I stayed with Chiaki and her family for 8 nights, and everything was perfect! Chiaki's home was a 15-20 min walk from the Takatsuki/Takatsuki-shi station and an even shorter bus ride away. She has a very nice home, and provided tasty homemade breakfast foods every morning. I had two homecooked dinners that were great and definitely good sample of Japanese home cuisine. It was nice to come home every night from exploring the Kansai area to a nice chat with her and her husband about the places I had been and the types of things I had experienced so far in Japan. They also have the most adorable set of dogs, both who I still miss seeing every day. I recommend Chiaki's home if you're looking for a place conveniently located near all of the popular Kansai cities!

I stayed with Aki and her family for 1 week, and she was an amazing host! We chatted frequently throughout the week, and she gave me many suggestions for what to do in the Tokyo area. Her home was very cozy, and the neighborhood has a very urban Japanese atmosphere. Playing games with her children throughout the week, despite a small language barrier, was lots of fun as well! I definitely recommend a stay with Chiaki if you're looking to experience the Tokyo area while having a place to stay outside of the busy city.