Quiet Tokyo Apartment 4 Minutes from World's Busiest Station

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  • Guest Delighted23
  • Date of stay 07/10/08
  • Review Submitted 07/16/08
  Great location, great value, quiet, secure, comfortable and fantastic to have all of the comforts of home. If ever I was to return to Kyoto (which I hope to) I wouldn't hestitate to return to this apartment.

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• Amazing stay, can't recommend enough

  Amazing stay, can't recommend enough

  • Guest James
  • Date of stay 03/12/11
  • Review Submitted 10/12/11
  It's been several months since we visited, but I realized today that I had never written a review and they definitely deserve one. This is both a review for the apartment as well as Makoto-san. We flew to Tokyo the day of the major earthquake earlier this year and arrived the day after. Things were, understandably, hectic and many services were shut down. We were luckily able to find an alternate train to take us into the city since the main Narita Express was not in service. Makoto-san had been working and waiting for us to arrive, even through all of the service disruptions, and was able to meet us and get us settled into the apartment that night. He had been up for a very long time and we can't express how grateful we are for helping us. Quite frankly, I would only expect this kind of hospitality from very close friends and he went above and beyond to be there for us when we arrived. We honestly can't express how much this meant to us. Sadly, because a lot of services around Tokyo were offline or had interrupted service (most museums, some local trains, the shinkansen, etc) to conserve resources and most of our vacation plans had been cancelled, we decided the best thing to do was to not waste resources for those who needed them and to head home. Our families were also very worried, so it only made sense. We wound up leaving after only a few days into our trip. Makoto-san was very easy to work with in making sure we were able to get out of the apartment quickly. We tried to leave it the same as it was when we came and I hope we did so. The apartment itself was extremely nice and in great area. Because we were trying to conserve resources for everyone else by not taking the trains when we didn't need to, we got to explore Nakano fairly extensively and were very happy. The shops around the apartment were very fun and hospitable and offered a lot in the way of experiencing Tokyo as it is experienced by the residents who live there. We can't recommend this apartment enough and, I would assume, any of those that are managed by Makoto-san and his company. While we were sad to cut our stay short, we will without a doubt be returning. We weren't able to do most of the things we had planned, but it truly was a life changing event even in those few days. Hopefully we'll be returning in the very near future (we're already planning a return trip) and will be meeting Makoto-san again! -James and Teya Miller

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, people with disabilities.

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• Nakano for the win!

  Nakano for the win!

  • Guest kgwa
  • Date of stay 04/28/11
  • Review Submitted 05/17/11
  The apartment in Nakano was awesome; really close to the station - super enjoyable walk through the neighborhood and through Nakano Broadway - some super interesting stores around (Don Quijote!), and good, cheap and quick restaurants nearby. Property was clean, and apart from some trouble with the fold-out bed initially (thanks, Makoto, for coming back to help us with that!), we had no troubles during our week in Nakano. Great customer service! I'd definitely return again, and our stay has convinced me that were I move to Tokyo, Nakano would definitely be the top neighborhood to consider. I just wish there were more places to grab a quick crepe before running to the station!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers.

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• Enjoyed my stay!

  Enjoyed my stay!

  • Guest rick
  • Date of stay 11/19/10
  • Review Submitted 11/30/10
  The place is very clean, efficient, and conveniently located in a quiet neighborhood, still very close to a metro/JR station and with lots of small restaurants around, as well as a food supermarket. I'll stay at this place again for sure.

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car.

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• we'd stay in that apartment again

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  we'd stay in that apartment again

  • Guest N/A
  • Date of stay 08/21/10
  • Review Submitted 11/04/10
  This is an amazing city Makoto how lucky you are to be living in it. We feel like we have only seen a little of it though - there's so much to see and enjoy. Thank you for all your help. It's been fantastic staying in the apartment. We love the area and all the people - the Japanese are truly friendly, helpful and happy people. What a lovely world it would be if every nation was like the Japanese. Will be recommending Live in Asia to our friends and on my website, so I hope you get some bookings in the future.

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• Cozy but Tight

  Cozy but Tight

  • Guest SpontaneousVacationer
  • Date of stay 06/09/10
  • Review Submitted 06/17/10
  It is a great location to experience the Tokyo life, close to supermarkets and shopping center within walking distance. Made the trip with my wife and stayed at the Nakano 1 bedroom apt. The living space is a little tight with only a full size bed to sleep on, but the amenities provided by the owner was great. If I do visit Tokyo again, would probably seek a slightly bigger living space.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, adventure seekers.

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• • Guest Kem1
  • Date of stay 05/29/10
  • Review Submitted 05/29/10
  We enjoyed our stay at Nakano 1BR apartment. We were there for 6 nights in May2010. The location is outstanding, tranquil yet easy access to lots of good food n the JR train station. The apartment is well equipped, makes us feel at home. Makoto san has prepared all the necessary informations making our stay even more pleasant n memorable. We will surely stay there if we visit Tokyo again.Kem & Nick

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• Local feel with great transport connections

  Local feel with great transport connections

  • Guest RobUK
  • Date of stay 04/29/10
  • Review Submitted 05/16/10
  Situated in a quiet local area, this is not for the hen-party get-away type of holiday. Great location for lots of cheap and really good restaurants. Close to local supermarket with late opening hours. Close proximity to train station with easy connection to the main JR Yamanote Line. And close to Nakano Broadway, the place for Otaku in the know... you won't find this one in the tourist guides. Also a great place to find cheap shoes and clothes. The flat itself was very clean and well-equipped with kitchen, washing machine, ironing facilities and TV. Also comes with internet connection for your own laptop, but no Wifi. The bathroom was fully stocked on soaps and towels, just bring your toothbrush. Only thing to flag is the bed, while long enough, is fairly narrow. This is not a problem if you don't mind cuddling up with your partner, but otherwise it may be an idea to make use of the additional futon service on offer. A final word should go to the agents who provided excellent service from the initial contact through to the final farewell. Thank you very much. All in all we can only give this flat our warmest recommendations.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, adventure seekers.

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• • Guest Patrick and Pansy
  • Date of stay 02/15/10
  • Review Submitted 02/15/10
  We had the most wonderful stay at the Nakano studio apartment for 6 nights in Feb 2010. It is conveniently located at Nakano, one stop to the west of the Shinjuku station. The apartment is cozy, comfortable and quiet. It has all the modern facilities, TV, high speed internet, air conditioning, toaster oven, microwave oven, coffee maker, stove, washing machine, hair dryer, iron, refrigerator, cooking and eating utensils, etc. We thought only a woman would be so thorough in the planning of the apartment. The apartment is close to the Nakano train station. Next to the Nakano station is a big shopping center and two major supermarkets. We managed to get everything we needed there. Of course, we cannot say enough good things about our hosts, Mac Makoto Kuno and his staff. They were always available and attentive to our needs. We were most pleased with our accommodation and we will definitely recommend this place to anyone who consider visiting Tokyo.

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• • Guest Larisa Patacchiola
  • Date of stay 02/12/10
  • Review Submitted 02/12/10
  What a wonderful place to stay for the first portion of our vacation in Japan! We loved how convenient this was to all of the major sites in Tokyo, the supermarket open until 1 AM nearby, and how spacious this was compared to what we would have paid for the same price in a Tokyo hotel. Everything we needed (and then some) was here and Yosuke couldn't have been more helpful during our stay- greeting us at the station, helping us when we couldn't figure out the heating unit after our very long flight, and just being an overall wonderful asset during our time in Tokyo. Only one (very minor) complaint is that after booking our room (but before we paid) the price of the rooms went down and we were not allowed to adjust our overall bill to reflect the cost difference. Otherwise, terrific stay and perfect host! Thank you for everything Yosuke!

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Additional information about rental rates

The rates specified above in US$ are for reference only. The price will be calculated based on Japanese Yen. Visit our website for a detailed pricing information.

* Payments could be made by accepted credit cards (VISA or Master).

* We require 50% of the total rent (Booking Deposit) at the time of booking.

* We require the balance 30 days before arrival.

* We require full payment (100%) for Guests arriving in

less than 30 days from the time of booking.

Additional Fees and Taxes:

* Taxes included

* Gas, water and electricity bills included

* Additional Person Charge required from the 3rd person. JPY1,000 / person / night

* REFUNDABLE Security Deposit is required per stay. JPY15,000 / stay