YOYOGI walk to MeijiJingu HARAJUKU

Minutes from multiple transportation options, a variety of interesting restaurants and major landmarks.

This is a large one bedroom apartment with separate kitchen and dining room. Most apartments in Tokyo are small studios but this space allows for room to breathe and relax.

It's ideal for a couple, solo traveler, or family with small children.

** Bedding **

Full sized double bed comfortably fits two adults.
Full sized double sofa-bed comfortable fits two adults.
Full sized futon can be arranged for another adult or children.
A portable cot/crib is also available for toddlers or babies.

Note - this is ideal for a maximum of 4 adults. Yes there are beds for five, but there will be limited space to walk around when all the beds are set up.

There is space for luggage in the closet and plenty of room to stretch out. There is an eat-in kitchen, washing machine, washlet toilet and small balcony.

The kitchen is equipped with a gas burner, microwave/oven, toaster, rice cooker, full-sized fridge, kettle, pans, cooking utensils, plus crockery and cutlery. We include complimentary coffee and tea.

All essentials like soap, shampoo & conditioner, toilet paper, towels and linens are included. All you need to bring is your clothes and personal items.

High-speed WiFi internet is inside the apartment plus a portable WiFi unit is also available for you to carry around town with you. TV and DVD player with a selection of DVDs are included. Bring a HDMI cable and connect your laptop to the TV. We also have an iPod dock/clock that takes the wide iPod/iPhone connector. Bring a converter for the newer iPhone 5 sized connections.

AppleTV is included so you can easily stream from your smart phone or laptop over WiFi through the TV. Or log into your own iTunes or Hulu account and watch on-demand TV and movies.

** Services & Amenities **

You will have full private use of the apartment and this is professionally cleaned between guests. There are always plenty of clean linens and towels inside the apartment. If you would like a cleaning and linen service mid-stay, let us know and we can arrange this for a fee.

If traveling with children, we can also recommend a wonderful English speaking babysitter who can take care of your little ones in the apartment while you experience the bright lights of the big city or romantic dinner.

We love living in this area and our own apartment is 3 minutes away. We will personally meet and greet you and show you the apartment and how to use everything.

Let us know if you need anything and we will happily accommodate most requests.

The apartment is in a quiet and safe street and is secured by an autolocked door to the building. The streets are fairly typical of suburban Tokyo and some urban hiking reveals interesting architecture as well as many green spaces.

On days when you want to stick close to home, the neighbourhood bustles with restaurants, cafes, bars, shops and other amenities. There is a grocery store nearby perfect for stocking breakfast and for snacks, we suggest any of the nearby convenience stores which are open 24 hours.

We've drawn up a neighborhood map to help you find what you need.

We have also included a selection of novels and travel brochures, walking maps and a Lonely Planet for you to use during your stay. We are happy to recommend out of the way places and local knowledge of our combined 20 years living in Tokyo.

Sightseers love the location. Enjoy a 20 minute stroll through lively Yoyogi Park to the quiet gardens of Meiji Shrine and Harajuku's funky shopping streets and beyond to Omotesando, the Champs-Élysées of Tokyo.

Walk ten minutes to Yoyogi Station and you can catch a train for any of these locations:

Shinjuku: 2 minutes
Shibuya: 5 minutes
Roppongi: 7 minutes
Ginza: 17 minutes
Akihabara: 17 minutes
Ueno: 24 minutes
Tsukiji: 26 minutes
Asakusa: 26 minutes

Two other stations within walking distance, Sangubashi (4 minutes) and Hatsudai (7 minutes) will send you on adventures to the west and south. Plus there are buses to Shinjuku, Shibuya and Omotesando within minutes of the front door.

The Japan Sword Museum is a nearby and worth a visit if you are interested in weapons, history, or smithing. There are some truly beautiful blades on display.

Younger guests may enjoy the free pony rides every day at the Tokyo Equestrian Center a short walk away near the entrance to the Meiji Shrine gardens.

** Getting Here **

After you have confirmed your booking, a PDF will be emailed to you with all of the best options for getting into Tokyo from either airport or from other cities around Japan.

From Narita airport, take a limousine bus or Narita Express train to Shinjuku and it is a ¥1,000 yen taxi ride from there if you have lots of luggage. If you travel light, hop on the Odakyu local line for two stops to Sangubashi for ¥150. From Sangubashi is a short walk (partially uphill) to the apartment.

When you make the booking, we will send you a welcome pack with lots of transport information and confirm a convenient meeting time and location to ensure you will be able to settle in quickly.

If this house is unavailable, we have other houses nearby that might suit you.

"Lofty Heights" - Large 3 floor family home in Yoyogi:
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/9871134

Harajuku House - funky 3 story house in Harajuku:
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/6149692

White House - large family house suitable for large groups:
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/7009953

Pencil House - funky 3 bedroom, 3 story house:
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/3838856

Manga House - East Shinjuku fun and colourful house:
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/10422624

Shibuya Hatsudai - 2 bedroom apartment with excellent transport access:
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/5409211

Flower House - spacious 3 bedroom townhouse suitable for large family groups:
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/4927136

Yoyogi Hachiman - retro style house with great transport options and walking distance to Yoyogi Park
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/10145645

Washington - 1 bedroom apartment next to Washington Hotel and opposite Central Park
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/7186330

Q-House - large studio apartment walking distance to Shibuya station.
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/7976151

*** Frequently Asked Questions ***

1) ARE MY CHOSEN DATES AVAILABLE?

Our calendar is ALWAYS up-to-date. We also have instant book facility so feel free to book immediately. Last-minute bookings are usually not a problem. Please introduce yourself and your group in the first email so we can get to know you and assist you with any special requests.

2) CAN I CHECK IN EARLY AND/OR CHECK OUT LATE?

Check-in time: 3PM or anytime after this. We are fine with late arrivals.
Check-out time: 10am or anytime before.

A courtesy 1-2 hours may be available ONLY if asked within 24 to 72 hours of arrival or departure (that is when we will know). More than 2 hours will require a fee or for you to book another night. We mostly have back-to-back bookings so please consider your travel plans when you make your booking. We are happy to adjust your if availability allows but please plan early as we do book up.

3. DO YOU HAVE LUGGAGE STORAGE?

The short answer is sadly no.
Many of the larger train stations have lockers big enough for a full size suitcase. Shinjuku Station has plenty of large coin lockers.

Alternatively, we recommend you use a baggage shipping service. Japan has a few companies to choose from - just do a web search for "Takkyubin Japan" to find the most commonly used companies. These are very reasonably priced, safe and extremely reliable. If you ship your luggage from the airport, you can move about the city easily and have your luggage delivered directly to the house at a time convenient for you.

3) HOW DO I ACCESS THE APARTMENT?

Our contact details, the house address and excellent walking directions from the nearest train station(s) are provided in your WELCOME PACK. We will send this to you a few weeks before your arrival date. Please print off the Welcome pack in case you don't have internet access when you first arrive.

4) HOW CAN I CHECK IN?

Closer to your arrival we will be in contact to arrange a suitable time and place to meet with you. It will either be one of us or a trusted friend or relative. We will meet you, hand over the keys, run through the facilities of the apartment and also give you a tour of the local area if time allows.

5) CAN I ADD EXTRA PEOPLE / BEDS?

Our houses always have a variety of bedding options but we do not advise trying to squeeze in more than the maximum number of people on the listing. We want you to be comfortable and there are restrictions on the number of people who can sleep for safety reasons.

6) DO YOU CHARGE FOR CHILDREN?

—Under age 5 are free
—Age 5 and up are counted as guests.
We have a baby beds or baby futons for your use at no extra charge.

7) WHY IS THE PRICE DIFFERENT THAN I AM CALCULATING?

The total price is composed of three parts:
1. Nightly price x # of nights (plus any nightly charges for extra guests when applicable)
2. Cleaning fee(one-time fee)
3. Service fee(one-time fee set and collected by airbnb, typically between 6 and 12%)

Weekly Price: Price may fluctuate based on peak holidays, and special events.
Enter in your specific dates to see the current price for those days.

8) IS THE PLACE CLEANED DURING MY STAY?

It is professionally cleaned prior to your arrival and after you depart. For your privacy, no one enters the house during your stay except for you and your group.
If you wish to have a mid stay clean and linen service, this is possible for additional costs.

9)ANY OTHER QUESTIONS?

Please email us at any time.