Overview


Japanese Style Tatami Room


Our family can’t forget the warm hospitality of the hosts of a number of Bed & Breakfasts we visited in Europe many years ago. We now wish to play the same role by receiving families from around the world to present an unforgettable experience of Tokyo.
Experience real Tokyo life like a local.

We wish you to:
・enjoy a relaxed atmosphere of a traditional Japanese style house equipped with western furnishing.
(non smoking and shoes-off facility).
・enjoy quality of meals together with unique complimentary services.
・explore Tokyo’s real charms beyond well-known tourist attractions.
 It’s our great pleasure to assist you to discover the real Tokyo.
・make use of the convenient location of the B&B.

Our Rooms


Two-storied wooden premises are made up of a western style master bedroom upstairs (twin single), a Japanese style “Tatami” room downstairs serving as either bed room (twin “Futon” single) or tea room, a living/dining room, a kitchenette, two bath rooms downstairs and upstairs, a balcony in front of the master bedroom upstairs, and a Japanese style private garden facing to the living/dining room downstairs.


Arts and Crafts


About Us


Profile of Hosts

Owner : Hiroyuki Takahashi (Hiro)
After working international business for 30 years, he has been teaching economics and corporate management at universities. Since his school days, he’s loved Hawaiian music and plays often in Hawaiian Hula Events which he organizes. He speaks English.

Family members:
His wife Nobuko (Nobbie) spent her childhood in the UK and speaks proficient English and is now learning French. She loves opera. The oldest daughter Eriko (Eri), younger daughter Yukiko (Yuki) and youngest son Yuitiro (Yukun), all loves music, art, and cycling. They understand English to some extent and are interested in learning another languages such as Spanish or Italian.

Our Food and Amenity


We experienced delicious B&B breakfasts in Europe. With that in mind, we have the goal of offering dishes of quality to exceed it. Our B&B has obtained official government certification to serve food as well as to operate B&B lodging services. Family members have experience running a restaurant and learning cooking at school.


Powder Room & Bath Room:
・shampoo, conditioner, body-soap, tooth-brush with tooth-paste
・bath-towel, hand-towel, bath-robe, hair-dryer
・paper cup,body sponge, shower-cap, hair brush
・hair-tie, cotton swabs, cosmetic cotton, razor, shaving cream

Living room & Tea room:
・TV, DVD&Blu-ray player
・collections of photograph on typical Japanese sceneries

Mini-Kitchen:
・microwave-oven, IH stove, electric cooking pot, water heater, rice cooker, toaster, coffee maker, mini-refrigerator
・kitchen utensils, tableware

Bed Room:
・alarm clock, refrigerator

Find Us


B&B LOCATION in TOKYO :

The B&B is located in the west part of Tokyo. (Click to enlarge)


HOW TO GET TO THE B&B:


・Tokyo st. to Shibuya st.: JR Yamanote Line about 20 minutes.
 Shibuya st. to Kugayama st.: Inokasira Line about 20 minutes.
 Kugayama st. to the B&B: about a 7-minute walk.

・Tokyo st. to Nishi-Ogikubo st.: JR Chuo Line about 40 minutes.
 Nishi-Ogikubo st. to the B&B: about 20-minute walk.

・Check-in: 15:00-22:00
 Check-out: 11:00

・Pick-up and drop off service is available at either Kugayama st. or Nishi-Ogikubo st. by request.


CHCK-IN GUIDE FOR GUESTS
-- How to get to our B&B smoothly from airports--

A)From Narita Airport

1) From Narita to central Tokyo by Rail:
・There are two Rails bound for central Tokyo, one JR-Narita Express , another Keisei-Skyliner.
・For coming to our B&B we recommend the former because of the former’s fewer transfer and its convenience. After taking Narita Express, get off at Shinjuku St. and transfer to JR- Chuo-Line(orange). It’s easy to transfer because Chuo-line’s platform is in the same station building. It takes 80 minutes from Narita to Shinjuku.

2) From Shinjuku to our B&B:
・After transfer to JR-Chuo-line, you shall get off at Nishi-Ogikubo St.(station numbering: JC10). 20 minutes from Shinjuku St.. Nishi-Ogikubo St. is near to our B&B. You can get a taxi easily at Nishi-Ogikubo. 10 minutes to our B&B.
・Please show a driver the address of our B&B written in Japanese that will be described in the email to be sent to you few days before your check-in.

3) From Narita Airport to Tokyo St. by Limousine Bus:
・From Narita you can also select limousine buses bound for Tokyo St.. It takes about 70 minutes. You shall get on JR-Chuo-line(orange), and get off Nishi-Ogikubo St.(station numbering: JC10). It takes 40 minutes. And come to our B&B by taxi.

B) From Haneda airport

・We recommend to take a taxi because Haneda airport is located extremely nearer to our B&B than Narita airport. You will be able to save time, luggage carrying and probably transportation fee too. It would take 40-60 minutes depending on traffic condition.
・Please show a driver the address of our B&B written in Japanese that will be described in the email to be sent to you few days before your check-in.


C) Communication each other after the arrival at the airport

・We recommend you to use LINE, one of SNSs as a means of communication between a guest and a host after guest’s arrival at the airport. We would like you to complete registration of LINE app.
・We will send URL of our LINE account before your leaving your country. After registration of LINE, please register as “LINE friend” with URL of our LINE account. Could you please contact us from the terminal of the airport to let us know your arrival.

Explore Unique Experiences


EXPLORE the REAL CHARM of Tokyo with UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
Take advantage of OUR LOCATION. We are very pleased to provide various information and suggestions. OUR RECOMMENDATIONS, for example;

NEIGHBOURHOOD:

GOURMET :
・KICHIJOJI, one of the most popular Gourmet Towns in Tokyo is in the neighborhood.
・Nearby NISHI-OGIKUBO station is another local gourmet spot serving first class international meals at reasonable price.
・Related information is available at the B&B

EXERCISE:
・A number of cycling roads are in the west district of Tokyo. In particular the 20-km long TAMAKO-LAKE CYCLING ROAD is remarkable as a specially maintained cycle-track. The most easy-to-go cycling course is the Jindaiji Cycling Course. The destination which can be reached by cycling 30 minutes one way from this B&B includes Jindaiji Temple (https://www.jindaiji.or.jp/en/), which is the oldest temple in Tokyo (13 hundred years history) and Jindai Botanical Garden, which is one of the largest botanical garden in Tokyo, and other parks and walkways for families. B&B lend bicycles to guests free of charge.

・INOKASHIRA PARK is the best place for walking or jogging every morning.
・An all-weather rental tennis court is available throughout the year.

FLOWERS:
・This area is blessed with a number of flower parks. Renowned are INOKASHIRA PARK, JINDAI BOTANICAL GARDEN, ZENPUKUJI GREEN PARK, SHAKUJII PARK, NOGAWA-RIVER PARK, MUSASHINO PARK etc.
・Flower season in Tokyo starts with ume (plum) in February, which is soon followed by cherry blossoms toward the end of March. They overflow the cityscape, not only in the park but also in residential areas.

MUSEUMS, THEATERS and SHOPPING:
The INOKASHIRA LINE is a very convenient rail for accessing various museums, theaters and shopping areas located in the central Tokyo area.

For example, from Kugayama st.
 ・Tokyo National Museum
     Ueno st. : 45-minutes ride via Shibuya (Inokashira Line & Metro Ginza Line)
 ・Harajuku & Aoyama Shopping Area
     Omote-Sando st. : 20-minutes via Shibuya (Inokashira Line & Metro Ginza Line)
 ・National Art Center
     Roppongi st. : 35-minutes via Shibuya (Inokashira Line & City Bus)
 ・Tokyo Opera city
     Hatsudai st.:20-minutes via Meidaimae.
 ・Bunka-Mura Orchard Hall Theater
     Shibuya st. : 17-minutes, direct
 ・Kabukiza Theater
     Higashi-Ginza st. : 40-minutes via Shibuya (Inokashira Line, Metro Ginza Line & Metro Hibiya Line)
 ・Ginza Shopping Area
     Ginza st. : 35-minutes via Shibuya (Inokashira Line & Metro Ginza Line)

ONE-DAY TOUR:
・As a one-day tour from the B&B, sightseeing to the historical town of KAMAKURA, trekking to Mt.TAKAO, hiking to SHOWA-KINEN PARK are recommended. More information is available at the B&B.
・Host provides information on transportation, travel times, destination attractions, necessary costs and more, and can help you plan your trip.

Price and Payment


(The following prices are valid from August the 1st, 2023.)
ACCOMMODATION CHARGES

Basic fee : 21,000 JPY per night for two people.
  Additional fee for more than two people : 8,000 JPY per night/person.
Special discounts :
  For longer stays exceeding 6 days(from the 7th day) : 30% discount on basic fees.
  For longer stays exceeding 27days(from the 28th day) : 50% discount on basic fees.

Minimum length of stay : 3 days.
Maximum length of stay : 60 days in principle.
Maximum number of guests to stay : 4 persons
Age of children who can stay : 13-17 years old in principle.

BREAKFAST CHARGES
Upon request, we will provide it at the following rates.
Continental : 900 JPY per person,
English : 1,600 JPY per person
At the first morning after check-in, we will serve welcome breakfast for free.

PAYMENT METHOD
Reservation fee : 15 percent of the total accommodation fees.
This must be paid by credit card within 7 days after booking confirmation. The payment will be made in accordance with invoice from the host by Email.
It will not be refunded if cancelled at the request of the guest.
Please pay the balance (85 percent of total accommodation fees) at check-in by credit card or cash(Japanese Yen, British Pounds, Euros, US Dollars).
Breakfast charges will be paid at check-out in the same way as the above balance.
Credit cards acceptable : VISA, Master, Diners , JCB, AMEX, (These may change, so guests need to confirm when booking)

Inquiry and Booking


INQUIRY on AVAILABILITY
If you(guest) are interested in our B&B as a candidate of your planned trip destination, please send us Email requesting information on availability of accommodation.
You can reach us by clicking the button below. In this Email, please include such information as

(a)your name,
(b)city & state,
(c)planned check in/out date,
(d)number of people to stay,
(e)whether this is family trip or business trip.

We will come back to you by Email within 48 hours (we try best to reply within 24 hours though). If you have question, please feel free to put it in the Email.

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BOOKING FORM


Owner and Manager:
Hiroyuki Takahashi
5-4-6 Miyamae Suginami-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Contact



5-4-6 Miyamae,
Suginami-ku, Tokyo Japan 168-0081 Google Map