Itoe runs her airbnb listings super professionally and has been very responsive during the whole communication process. They use self-check-in/out (which is very convenient by the way), so we didn't get to see Itoe or her colleagues at all, which may be a plus for shy travelers. Meanwhile, the elevator opens up directly to the apartment, meaning a great deal of privacy. But personally I feel it's a bit impersonal and would prefer some real-person interactions.

We arrived Friday night via Shimbashi station, which is about 10 mins walk and it means walking past a cluster of some Tokyo's busiest night life. The check-in/out instructions were very clear, so we got in smoothly. The apartment is not as spacious as I expected, but I know most hosts use wide-angle photos, so not exactly a surprise to me either. The apartment is well maintained and is comfortable and cozy staying there. Overall a pleasant experience!