KITAZAWA COZY HOUSE, Tokyo

Kitazawa Cozy House offers the entire 2nd floor of a nearly 100-year-old traditional Japanese property. Guests stay in a Standard Family Room or a Standard Twin Room, both with parquet floors and a private bathroom. The upper floor includes a separate toilet, a washing machine with dryer, and a kitchenette with stovetop, microwave, and toaster.

Each unit has air conditioning, heating, and free WiFi throughout the building. The kitchenette comes with a refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and toaster, plus a washing machine and dryer in the unit. A water dispenser is provided, and free toiletries are included in the private bathroom.

The house is a few minutes' walk from Ikenoue Station (2 stops from Shibuya) and 5-10 minutes from Shimokitazawa Station. The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful at night, yet surrounded by restaurants, shops, cafés, and vintage stores in the popular Kitazawa area. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 19 km away, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building is within easy reach via Odakyu and Keio lines.

The host, Amy, speaks fluent English and greets guests personally upon arrival. She provides luggage assistance for the steep stairs and offers local tips on transportation and sightseeing. Guests note that she even had umbrellas ready for a wet morning and helped with forwarding luggage to the next destination.

Rooms: Entire 2nd floor with two bedrooms and private bath

Location: 2 minutes' walk to Ikenoue Station, 2 stops from Shibuya

Amenities: Kitchenette with stovetop, microwave, washing machine & dryer

Host: English-speaking host Amy offers personal check-in and luggage help

Special Feature: Nearly 100-year-old traditional Japanese house