Kazuko was a very helpful host and responded to messages promptly. She even provided maps, drinking water and washing detergent. The apartment location was great, walking distance to Shibuya train station. I walked to Yoyogi Park, Meiji Shrine and Harajuku, but it'll take about 15-20 minutes depending on your walking speed.

The apartment is clean but small, like most others in Tokyo. The "kitchen" was basically a very small pantry, but it's enough if you don't plan to cook. The bathroom was tiny, it took a bit of maneuvering to shower without my arms touching either the wall or the shower curtain (and I'm petite).

The washer on the first floor was handy and only takes 30 minutes. Don't bother with the dryer though, it costs 100 yen per 30 minute cycle and after 2 cycles, my clothes were still very wet. It was a hassle to keep going downstairs every 30 minutes to do another cycle. I dried my clothes on the laundry rack that Kazuko provided on the balcony. Wish I had done that from the start!

There is a Japan Post office across the road if you would like to get your luggage sent from another city or the airport. This eliminates the hassle of dragging your luggage through the train stations, some of which did not have lifts! Check with Kazuko for the post office address to make sure it's the right one.

There is a flight of stairs that you need to climb to get to the first floor of the apartment building, where the lift is. But it's not very high, and we managed with our massive suitcases.