Newly Renovated Stylish Apartment in Tokyo!

• GREAT VALUE

  GREAT VALUE

  • Guest WENDYWEE
  • Date of stay 03/19/13
  • Review Submitted 04/24/13
  My husband and stayed at one of these apartments in March 2013 for 8 nights. It was our first trip to Japan and we could not have picked a better place to stay. Others have mentioned how convenient the apartments are and I can only echo their sentiments. We loved the fact that we could pop over to Seiyu any time of the day or night to pick up whatever we might need -- from snacks to socks. Since you walk through the store on the way from the rail station, it's so easy to stop and get things when you return for the day. There are lots of restaurants in the immediate area too. The furnishings and appliances in the apartment looked brand new, and having a washing machine was a godsend for a long trip. I am a real stickler for cleanliness and everything was immaculate. The photos on their website are a good representation of the apartments. Thanks to the double windows (and each window had a double pane) there was no noise at night, even though we were right beside the rail station -- and there was no noise from neighbors either. I was expecting a very hard mattress like at a lot of Asian hotels, but the bed was really comfortable. My back thanks you for that! Their staff could not have been kinder or more helpful to us in planning our stay in Tokyo, even going the extra mile by sending us detailed instructions on taking the train from Kyoto to Tokyo (including the track numbers for the trains) -- then meeting us at the Nishi-Ogikubo Station! You just don't see personal service like that any more. Thanks for all you did for us!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, age 55+.

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• Perfect Getaway

  Perfect Getaway

  • Guest P.P.V.V.
  • Date of stay 09/07/12
  • Review Submitted 09/25/12
  This cozy apartment may have been small, but it was very clean and came equipped with everything one could possibly look for in an apartment. My cousin and I were very impressed with the way an apartment so small could fit so much. For the two of us, it was comfortable and affordable as well as so very convenient. The convenience store (which is open 24 hours a day) was literally 30 seconds away and the train station was a minute away by foot. Makoto-san was very helpful with getting us acquainted into the area and was more than willing to answer any of our questions. An added bonus was that it was located in a safe and quiet neighbourhood that left us women feeling very at ease no matter what time of the day we checked back in. There are also some great places to eat right around the station. It's a place we definitely recommend to anyone who is looking to stay in Tokyo for a short period of time and most definitely a place we will come back to during our stays in the future.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway.

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• Excellent stay!

  Excellent stay!

  • Guest Didier C.
  • Date of stay 08/04/12
  • Review Submitted 08/17/12
  I spent six days with my 15-year-old son in this apartment. It was very pleasant and I highly recommend it. All the convenniences are nearby and the Nishiogikubo station is very near and very convenient to reach all places of interest in Tokyo. Makoto has been very helpful to us--even offering assistance to buy Shinkansen tickets !

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway.

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• Can't Beat It ... Highly Recommended!

  Can't Beat It ... Highly Recommended!

  • Guest lee
  • Date of stay 05/27/12
  • Review Submitted 07/18/12
  The perfect place to stay for our two week family vacation! The apartments (our group rented 3 rooms) are extremely clean, equipped with all you need (even a small furo tub to soak & relax in after a long day out), so close to the train station, surrounded by numerous places to eat (ramen, yakitori, yakiniku, tendon, kaiten sushi, izakaya, takoyaki, even a McDonalds!), and is one train stop away from my new favorite place to shop - Kichijoji! The huge 24 hour Seiyu market, that you'll walk through every day, will provide you with all your needs. The quiet residential area is clean and very safe, even near midnight as we walked back from the train station. About a 20 minute train ride to Shinjuku station and 40 minutes to Tokyo station. We used the luggage service to & from the airport, purchased Suica cards to ease our travel by train, rented cell phones directly through the apartment service, and was personally greeted by Makoto-san at the Nishi-Ogikubo station. With his cheerful personality and great English, he introduced us to the area, pointed out places of interest and places to eat, and graciously handled all our needs! I would stay here again, and am definitely recommending it to friends and family visiting the Tokyo area! Thank you, Makoto-san and Yuya-san!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children.

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• Best Value for a Family!

  Best Value for a Family!

  • Guest hvcc
  • Date of stay 05/28/12
  • Review Submitted 06/17/12
  This was the best value of our trip compared to the cost of hotels. Our family of 4, including 14 and 10 year old boys stayed here for 10 days along with another family. It was perfect because they own the building and rent out several of the apartments for vacation rentals. Makoto-san was extremely helpful and very funny. We also rented our cell phones from him which was convenient. We took advantage of the luggage service to and from the airport. I loved that the 24 hour Seiyu market was literally right around the corner from the apartment and when we first arrived - we woke up at 4:30am and was able to go to Seiyu and get breakfast. The train station was a walk through Seiyu. It was nice to come home to a quiet neighborhood after a day of being in the crowded city. My kids were happy that there was a McDonalds and 7-11 within walking distance. Overall - I would absolutely stay here again!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers.

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• Feels like home

  Feels like home

  • Guest John
  • Date of stay 11/17/11
  • Review Submitted 12/27/11
  This is my second stay at the Nishi-Ogikubo apartments. While I only stayed for 10 days this time, my last trip in 2008 I "lived" in the apartment for 5 weeks, it felt like I was home. Makoto-san is a gracious and knowledgeable host who will make certain that you have everything you need to enjoy your stay and that you know your way around the neighbourhood. The Seiyu supermarket was just finished being renovated during my stay and is now even bigger with more selections for groceries, bakery goods, and hot ready to serve meals. You cannot go wrong staying in one of the Nishi-Ogikubo apartments from LiveInAsia.

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• perfect place!

  perfect place!

  • Guest dini
  • Date of stay 09/30/11
  • Review Submitted 10/12/11
  We stayed at nishi-ogikubo apartment for 6 nights and the place was absolutely convenient! we were surprised because the place was actually bigger than it looks on pictures. everything you need are provided there, the bathroom was super clean and nice, and the JR rail tracks behind the apartment doesn't bother us at all(when the windows are closed you wont hear a thing). the location is superb since its very close to the JR station by foot. and Mr.Makoto is very very helpful! he provide all the informations we needed regarding the apartment,transportations,locations, etc. we are very grateful! we'll definitely stay there again!

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Great value, cosy apartment in Tokyo

  Great value, cosy apartment in Tokyo

  • Guest Erin M.
  • Date of stay 09/22/11
  • Review Submitted 10/07/11
  Tokyo is an expensive city and when you look at the prices of hotels, and even hostels, you realise what great value this apartment is. Every room we stayed in in Japan was tiny and although this apartment isn't huge (for more than 2 people it'd be a bit cramped) it felt really spacious to us. We loved the bright colours, comfy bed, couch, small but well equipped kitchen, spacious bathroom (by Japanese standards) and having a washing machine in the apartment. It was all very clean and modern. Makoto met us at Nishi-Ogikubo station and showed us to the apartment (a few minutes walk away). He was very helpful and gave us lots of information about the apartment, the area and things to do in Tokyo. He also provided maps and other information. Nishi-Ogikubo is 15 minutes on the train to Shinjuku, a major station in Tokyo. We liked the area as it's not at all touristy and much quieter than hectic central Tokyo. As the apartment is so near to the train station though the trains passing are quite loud. We would definitely recommend a stay at this apartment rather than spending a lot of money on a tiny hotel room.

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• Definitely Will Stay Again!

  Definitely Will Stay Again!

  • Guest Dawne
  • Date of stay 03/19/11
  • Review Submitted 05/31/11
  My two daughters and I stayed in this apartment and I must admit it was the best thing to do. Much better than a hotel. It was clean, well equipt and although small, offered us much more of a homey feel. Nishi-Ogikubo is such a great little town, with plenty of places to eat and everything within walking distance, including a grocery store and a trainstation which took us everywhere without problems, it was fantastic. Makoto, you were brilliant, you were a great and we appreciated your help greatly - especially going out of your way to help us with even the smallest of matters. I'll also leave a note we went to Japan a week after the tragic disaster happened, and although worried on what to except, we have no regrets going. Tokyo wasn't affected and there was nothing to be worried about with the radiation. Please DO NOT let the western media scare you into going! Apart from a few after-shocks, everything was running smoothly. Japanese people are so helpful and friendly and are so strong through the disaster, and they were very happy to have us come and enjoy their lovely country and they went the extra mile to impress us. We'd definitely be coming back to stay again! And I reccomend this apartment! Dawne, Chelsea and Rhiannah.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Just a note to stay

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  Just a note to stay

  • Guest N/A
  • Date of stay 06/20/10
  • Review Submitted 11/04/10
  Just a note to say how much we enjoyed our stays in the two apartments this month for our son's wedding celebrations, especially the 'roomy' at the top

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Additional information about rental rates

The rates shown in US$ above are for reference. The actual price will be calculated based on rates in Japanese Yen.

* 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

* Late Check-in Fee is required for arrivals later than 10PM at the apartment on the check-in day.