Meijie was a fantastic host and her place was the perfect place for my brother and I to explore Tokyo.
Selling points worth noting:
LOCATION
- a few minutes short walk from Yoyogi station which is on the JR Yamanote line: great station because you can get to most of the main places in the city from here, and if not you’re just one stop to Shinjuku station from which you can go literally anywhere in Tokyo and most of Japan.
- place was very easy to find, easy check-in, Meijie’s house / area guide are both super helpful
- felt very safe in the area day and late at night
- the area is pretty quiet which is nice when you’ve been exploring the craziness of Tokyo all day, but it’s also just a stones throw from shibuya and harajuku
- several little restaurants, bars, convenience stores nearby
THE APARTMENT ITSELF
- compact without being cramped: accom everywhere in Tokyo / Japan is pretty small, but my brother and I (both over 6 foot) had plenty of room for us and our big suitcases in Meijie’s apartment
- beds are super comfy
- shower is compact but again, this is normal for japan. hot water and water pressure are great
- washing machine and dryer in bathroom work great
- grind-yourself pour-over coffee was a delicious and well-appreciated touch!
DOWNSIDES
- none. Choose this apartment for your time in Tokyo, you will not regret it!