It is my 1st trip to Tokyo with other 2 girls.The location is fine for us. Going shinjuku station takes 20 mins but acceptable, and the nearby is peacful and people are nice. So far the staying is good but just one thing i dun understand- why i need to be blamed for arriving the station for meeting early? And i find it is hard to ask the staff just let us make our own plan... he prefer us just follow... however, it is good for those wanna see red leafs n experience local life. Someting more about the room n location: 1) The room is as descriped, clean and have every essential things. Just little old... and utensils are dirty, i have to say. Better wash again before use. 2) the Tsubaki shampoo is so good 3) 1 min walk to 24 hour supermarket (not whole store, but selected sections) 4) nice bread shops nearby 5) 5 mins walk to JR station 6) for shopping, u can go one station to Kijochi (good for shopping drugs&snacks)7) the staff will pick you up at the station n tell you about the area, he has tons of map in his bag. Let you as a tool.