Reviews of Property: Quiet Tokyo Apartment 7 Minutes from World's Busiest Station

I found this apartment to be an interesting slice of life in Japan as it is situated next to local households within Nakano. While Nakano is nothing spectacular and offers no amazing sights or shops it does brim with life at night and you can catch the locals enjoying themselves with a few beers while still wearing their dapper suits. Due to the fact Nakano isn’t a tourist destination you are unlikely to find many people who speak English but we found this made the experience all the more exciting. Sitting down for a meal when you’re not even sure what food the restaurant makes is certainly an experience I will always remember but on that occasion both sides were amused. Sukiyaki is amazing for the record.

The apartment itself however was rather basic and the facilities were lacking. The DVD player only worked for Japanese DVD and we were shocked to find that the apartment contained only one double bed as opposed to two single beds. This meant we were forced to pay an extra 3,000 Yen (about £20) for the use of a basic futon. With the Futon on the floor next to the bed there was no space left in which to actually move in the bedroom/living room.

Drying clothes is also an arduous task since the dirty balcony doesn't get much light during the day and there is no tumble dryer.

Overall I would say for the price this property is acceptable but the picture and description can be somewhat misleading

The apartment was well-equipped and located in a great area. Nakano has an abundance of shops & restaurants, but is quieter than other parts of Tokyo. Rail connections are excellent, both towards Tokyo and westbound (a trip to Lake Kawaguchi to see Mount Fuji took just over 2 hours).
We appreciated Makoto's hospitality very much and he answered our questions extensively.
We would highly recommend this apartment and will definitely be back on our next trip to Tokyo!

2 adults and 2 children (11, 13) stayed here for 1 week. Had a great time. Makoto was very helpful, he picked us up at the station and dropped us off. Location was very convenient. The condo was clean and the washing machine was especially helpful. My son liked the television. The 7/11 downstairs was handy to get money from the ATM. BTW there is an inexpensive sushi place in Nakano about 5 minutes away called Standing Sushi Bar, north exit from the Nakano Station.

Would highly recommend staying here. Will be back next time I am in Tokyo.

Great place to stay. Far better than the rate you will get at a hotel and there are washing facilities, kitchen, etc. It is nearby the train and plenty of shops and eateries. Makato is very helpful. He provided maps and made suggestions of places to go. He even brought a gift upon my arrival. The unit is cleaner than some hospitals I've seen and I'd definitely recommend. I went in Oct 2008 and plan to go again in April 2009. Arwann

Our family of four (which includes 2 teenage boys)
stayed at the Nakano property for a week while on
vacation last August 2008. Our experience was
extremely positive and Makoto was a very gracious
host and resource during our stay in Tokyo. The
apartment was comfortable and within a short walk
of the train station and other amenities. It was
located in a quiet neighborhood and we felt safe
during our entire stay. We plan on returning to
Tokyo soon and again staying at the apartment in
Nakano--hopefully it will be available for us!

We (4 adults and 1 baby) stayed in Nakano Apartment 2BR for almost 2 weeks last December. It was a pleasant stay for us all! We enjoyed the location very much - being away from the busy areas but at the same time being very convenient for travelling within Tokyo. Makoto was extremely nice and helpful to us in every ways. We will be back again in the near future =)

The rental experience was very positive. We were greeted at the Nakano metro station and walked a short distance to the rental property. A helpful welcome package included information about the metro system, the rental amenities, and local events. My wife and I found the rental's size and amenities (stove, refrigerator, shower/tub, toilet, bed, table, television, etc.) to be very comfortable. We would highly recommend this Nakano rental to anyone planning to vacation in Tokyo.

My boyfriend and I stayed at the Nakano apartment for about 2 weeks - what an incredible experience! We immediately fell in love with Tokyo. Staying in the apartment was very convenient and comfortable. Great location and privacy - it provided us with a much needed place to rest from walking around all day or dancing all night! Makoto is an incredibly helpful host. He made all the transactions very simple and straight forward. Knowing that he was around to give us guidance or help whenever we should need it was very comforting. The apartment came with all sorts of gadgets, but the washing machine especially was a lifesaver! Thanks again Makoto!! Give us a shout if you ever come to Vancouver!

Kat and Keith