ABC Nishigokencho

We arrived to check in and found the door locked, with no host or staff anywhere. Neither the listing nor my confirmation explained how to get inside. I messaged the property right away and never got a response, so I had to find and pay for another place that same night on top of what I’d already paid here. It was a complete scam. Booking.com has refused to refund me. Avoid this place at all costs.

It’s a great fit if you’re traveling alone: clean, fairly new, and it has almost everything you need. The Wi-Fi is great too. A toaster oven and rice cooker would have made it five stars for me. A Japanese home away from home should have those. ;-)

The apartment was clean, new, and well equipped, with a stove, large fridge, microwave, kettle, dishes, and cutlery. It also has a washing machine and a bathroom dryer mounted on the ceiling. I’d have appreciated some tea and coffee, like hotels often provide. The neighborhood is quiet and uncrowded, and the nearest subway stations are a 5-10 minute walk away, though getting to the interesting sights takes a ride. One station is at the top of a very steep climb, which was tough with suitcases. There’s no elevator, as with many Tokyo apartments. A nice place to stay, and I’d recommend it to tourists visiting Tokyo 👍

The only real drawback was the lack of an elevator. Otherwise, we loved this place during our week in Japan. It’s in a quiet area near the subway, with a pharmacy, grocery stores, bars, and restaurants close by. Several temples are within a 30-minute walk. Our room felt spacious by Japan standards and was well maintained, with new furniture and appliances, a washer, dryer, and a good fridge. I’d recommend staying here.