Convenient place and Friendly host.
Overview
Konnichiwa! Welcome to Japan! Planning to visit or study Japanese language in Tokyo? We are looking forward to having you with us. You might be nervous as well as excited about living in Tokyo. Hope the below descriptions will give you some ideas about our place and family. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. We are always happy to answer all your questions From our house in just 1-4 mins walk, you can reach a wholesale supermarket, a newly-opened huge supermarket, 2 convenience stores which open 24 hours, discounted store where you can buy drinks, toiletries, instant food, etc. There are also a second-hand book store, a clothing store and bento shop in just a matter of 1-3 minutes walking. Shabu-shabu restaurant, yakiniku restaurant, gyudon restaurant, western food restaurant are within 10-12 minutes away on foot. You can get almost everything you need. And yet, our place is quiet and in a tidy residential area. There are 2 stations you can use. Both are very convenient. They bring you straight to Ikebukuro, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Roppongi, Yokohama or all major stations. In just 15 minutes walk, you can reach stations, shopping mall or park. During rainy day you can also walk to the bus stop which is only 5 mins away on foot. Inside the park there are many public facilities, like library, public pool, bird sanctuary, running track, etc. You can rent a bicycle and cycle around a huge park, too. At the moment we have our daughter and youngest son staying with us. She is working and he is an undergraduate student. Besides Japanese, we speak fluent English and I speak Indonesian. We travel overseas every year and enjoy meeting people. *We are happy to help you with your Japanese study for free whenever we can. We have 1 single room, about 10.5m2, on the 2nd floor with a ceiling window and a big window. The room is so bright and warm. It has 1 big desk with chair, study lamp, stereo, computer, some spaces in the cupboard for your belongings, AC, side table and coat hanger. I am sure you can study or work comfortably in this room. The wallpaper has been changed 2 years ago. We have another room located on the 1st floor about 10.5m2 with big windows. It is bright and nice and facing outside but not noisy. At night, you need to close the shutter, so it's completely safe. It has desk with desk lamp, drawer for clothes, a bookshelf, private TV, AC, coat hanger and heater. We'll provide a new bed sheet, futon cover and pillow case and in-house sandals for those who stay for more than 2 months. We have upright piano in the living room. You are free to practice it, just let us know beforehand. You can use microwave and toaster. For breakfast, we provide cereal/toast, yoghurt and sometimes some apples, tea or coffee. We don't provide lunch/dinner. There are supermarkets/ convenience stores just 2 - 5 mins walk, therefore you can easily buy your meal. You can't use the stove for safety reason. Pick-up at Haneda airport by car. 1person 13,000yen (one-way), 23,000yen(Round trip) Pick-up at Narita airport by car. 1person 22,000yen (one-way), 40,000yen (Round trip) Let us know in advance. Hope to see you soon!
House Rules
1. Electricity goods is good for 110 volt only. You can use our hair dryer/iron. 2. Exchanging money is rather complicated in Tokyo. You need to go to certain places by train or at the airport. It's better to do it before you arrive. 3. Start a day with greetings will be nice. 4. In Japan, toilet paper dissolves in water. Please flush it after use. Keep it clean all the time. 5. You cannot flush a sanitary napkin in a toilet bowl. Just ask us how to throw it away. 6. There are a lot of rules regarding how to dispose garbage in Japan. Please follow your host family's instructions. Do not keep garbage in your room. Have your meal in the dining room. 7. Please turn off electricity when they are not in use. NEVER leave water running while brushing teeth. 8. Please be sure to clean your room and toilet, wash basin, bath, dining, kitchen or living room after use. 9. While staying in your host family, you will experience and may not understand Japanese rules. It's fine, we'll inform you so you can fit quicker in the Japanese society. 10. Japanese people welcome foreigners. You are your country ambassador that's why always behave well and greet neighbors. 11. ALWAYS listen to music or watch a movie with earphones or headsets. Keep your voice low while talking with friend after 22:00 to respect neighbors. 12. We'll teach you how to use our washing machine, dryer and washing powder with extra payment each time. We do not be responsible for any damage after using. 13. Never enter other bedrooms without the consent of the owner. 14. For the safety reason, curfew (latest 11 pm) and reasonable rules will be set. 15. You may enjoy some drink in your room but NEVER get DRUNK inside the house or come back home in drunk condition. 16. We are very reasonable people, just inform us anything in advance. 17. If you need us to send you to the nearest station, it'll cost 200 yen a time. 18. When you catch cough or fever, we require you to put on a mask which is a common etiquette in Japan. 19. ONLY shower to reduce water shortage. 20. Don't bring friend to the room. 21. Keep the room open when you are out for safety reason. Ie: forget to close the window, turning off electricity goods, etc. 【When check out】 You need to clean the room and remove any dirts. If you damaged/break or make a permanent stain, you need to compensate. *Notes* There were few times increments in electricity, water, gas, etc in 2023, therefore there is an extra charge of 5,000 yen per month for AC/heater for months of Jun to Sep and Nov to Mar or just pay JPY 500/day. Method of Payment We request you to pay 30% of the total amount after the booking is confirmed by bank transfer and pay the rest 70% in cash within 2 days after your arrival. *Please ensure that you cover for all the bank fees so that we receive the full amount as stated in the booking price. Cancellation Policy We'll charge 50% of deposit if the cancellation is made in less than a month prior to arrival.
Amenities
Local Amenities
Rooms
2nd floor. More details at 'Home' column. New bed sheet set for tenant who stay more than 2 months.
This room is located on the first floor with big windows. It is bright and nice and facing outside but very quiet. Has personal TV,AC, heater, bookshelf. Minimum stay for 3 months.