This is a beautiful Japanese home (with lots of air conditioning, a washer-dryer, balcony and 2 toilets!) within walking distance of the wonderful and quirky Shimo-Kitazawa district and a quick few stops by train right to Shibuya - from Shibuya you can get anywhere in Tokyo very quickly. So don't be fooled if the map makes the area look remote - it's not. The house is in a wonderfully quiet neighborhood, which becomes really, really important after you've spent a day or two in the noise and crowds of Central Tokyo. I loved the house and I felt like I saw a side of Tokyo you would never see if you never went outside of the bigger tourist districts. There is a local market within a couple blocks for breakfast prep and dining in. And Shimo-Kitazawa has great restaurants and hip little bars everywhere. We had 6 people (my family) in my group and there was plenty of room for all of us. Kyoko is a great host, and her directions are unparalleled! Highly recommended and I'd definitely stay here again.