Meet Tae
Creative, Sociable, Open minded
On a typical day...
I’m mostly at home/work from home.
When I host guests...
I’m helpful and hands on. I can show them where to go and help them get there.
Family Hobbies
Cycling, Skiing, Mountain climbing, Fitness, gym, Cooking
Hosting guests since
1995
Response Rate
100%
Response Time
Within a few hours
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
My house has good access from the city center, and it is very convenient from the nearest station to Shibuya, which takes 19 minutes on the Den-en-toshi line and 40 minutes to Yokohama!
The price includes breakfast and a delicious dinner!
Supermarkets, convenience stores, restaurants, post office, etc. are all around the station!
The nearest supermarket is a minute's from my house.
I've been a homestay host since 1995, and it was a short term trainee and international student acceptance through an agent. And I've been using this site since 2023.
I love interacting with people from various countries through the acceptance of homestays! It's fun to talk with them about each other's cultures, discover things I don't know about, and try to convey Japan more deeply about Japan.
Please refrain from using homestay as a substitute for a cheap hotel.
My husband and I are very friendly, so please ask me anything you don't understand!
【About meals】
Breakfast
Breakfast is self-service.
I will prepare light Meal.
You are free to eat and clean up at any time you like.
Dinner
Basically, we eat dinner together around 6:45 pm. So, if you don't need dinner, please let me know as soon as possible.
I include dinner in the room rate to communicate better with my guests. So dinner time is very important to me.
After dinner time we will clean up together as well as communicate with each other!
We want to enjoy communication through food, so please refrain from making reservations if you are picky about food. Please contact us if you are unable to eat due to allergies or religious reasons.
【About the room】
Room1
bed, closet, desk, internet access, air conditioner
※ Due to the rising cost of utilities, air conditioning fee charged separately.
200yen per day will be charged from June to September and from December to March .
Room2
futon ,closet, desk
internet access ,fan
※Room2 will be rented only when Room1 is fully occupied.
※Room2 is next to the living room, so please refrain from renting it if you are concerned about noise or privacy.
※ During the summer months of July and August, you can use the air conditioner in the living room for 200 yen per day.
【Option】
Family Trips Free
We are members of Point Vacation and travel several weekends a year (Hakone, Izu, Nasu, Karuizawa...etc. resorts).
If our schedules match up during your stay, we can take you on the trip!
Laundry and cleaning - Free
I do laundry and cleaning every day. If you don't mind, I'd like to help you with your laundry. I will only vacuum the floor of your room.
Original trip tour
(round trip transportation fee + 6,000 yen)
If you want to go to Tokyo, Kamakura, Kawagoe, Nikko, etc. on a day trip, I will help you arrange your desired plan and accompany you.
【Access from the airport】
Haneda Airport
By train (56 minutes, 761 yen)
Keikyu Airport Line Limited Express → Change to JR Keihin Tohoku Line/Negishi Line Rapid at Shinagawa → Oimachi Line at Oimachi → Denentoshi Line at Mizonokuchi → Saginuma
By bus (63 minutes, 1,300 yen + 140 yen)
Haneda Airport to Tokyu Bus → Tama Plaza
Tama Plaza → Denentoshi Line to Saginuma
Narita Airport
By train (2 hours, 1,734 yen)
Keisei Narita Airport Line Access Limited Express → Change at Oshiage (in front of Skytree) → Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line → Saginuma
By bus (2 hours 25 minutes, 3,400 yen + 140 yen)
Narita Airport to Tokyu Bus → Tama Plaza
Tama Plaza → Denentoshi Line to Saginuma
【Cancellation Policy】
If you change your plans during your stay, there will be no refund for the room rate.
Check-in is after 4pm and check-out is by 10am.
【About me and my husband】
First of all, I'm not very good at English! I use a translation app when I contact you.
But don't worry! I have welcomed many guests and I don't think there will be any problems communicating! ^_^
Of course, I'm always available to teach Japanese to anyone who wants to learn it .
I used to have classes on European China Painting and Arita Ware.
I love cooking, and I make not only Japanese food, but also Chinese food, Italian food, Indian curry, and other dishes from various countries.
I've recently started baking bread, so you can eat my homemade bread too! ^_^
I also love traveling and trekking, and on weekdays, after I finish my housework, I usually enjoy yoga and dancing at the gym.
I'm not working, so I can help you whenever you need help!
My husband is a salaryman and works on weekdays. He loves music and reading, and is very knowledgeable about economics. You can talk to him about music and history!
I hope you can gain a deeper understanding of Japan and the Japanese through human interaction that you can't experience on a tour trip. I'm looking forward to meeting you ^_^
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
My house is very convenient to central Tokyo,
and the nearest station is Saginuma Station on the Den-en-toshi Line.
It takes 19 minutes to Shibuya and 40 minutes to Yokohama from Saginuma Station, which is very convenient!
And in front of the station there is a supermarket, convenience stores, banks, post office, restaurants, and everything else you need.
My house is a 7-minute walk from the station in a quiet residential area. It is a quiet and safe place.
Local Area Facilities
- Park
- Gym
- Swimming
- Bowling
- Cinema
- Library
- Shopping Centre
- Health club
- Restaurant
- Bus Stop
- Train station
- Hospital
Meals
Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Complimentary Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
House Rules
If you lose my house key you will have to pay 30,000 yen! Be careful.
Please submit a copy of your passport.
Room 2 is only available when Room 1 is full.
※The room is next to the living room, so please refrain from using the room if you are concerned about the noise from the living room.
As for payment, please pay in advance in cash upon arrival.
Price includes a simple breakfast and good dinner. Let's socialize over a meal!
We want to enjoy communication through food, so please refrain from making reservations if you are picky about food. Please contact us if you are unable to eat due to allergies or religious reasons.
Please Check-in is after 4pm and check-out is by 10am.
※Cancellation Policy
If you change your plans during your stay, there will be no refund for the room rate.
Looking forward to meeting you! ^_^
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is not allowed.
26 Reviews
August 2024
Staying with Tae and her husband is a really great experience and I can only recommend this home!
My daughter and I booked both rooms and had great nights in both of them. Sleeping in Room 2 you can open the door(wall) to the living room for the night (the two don’t stay up too long), which gives you direct air from the balcony, so I didn’t even need the fan.
The dinners were also really great: Delicious meals and enough time to talk about basically everything. And the two managed to speak a perfect mixture of English (for me not speaking Japanese) and Japanese (for my daughter to improve hers). Different from what Tae writes in her description, her English is very good and you know it still improves whenever you hear the “pling” of a correct Duolingo lesson.
Whenever we needed some help, Tae answered all our questions with lots of patience - no matter if it was about her home or rules, about spots to visit or about Japanese culture. She is also very interested in other languages and we had a lot of fun trying some new German words.
So if you don’t want to eat out in the evenings and are ok with being home around 6:45 most days, Tae’s is definitely the place you want to stay!!!Host reply
Asterid! Thank you for your comment.
I am really happy to receive so many comments from you. ^_^
I also had a very enjoyable experience learning German from you. And you were a great German teacher.
I also appreciate you letting me stay in a Japanese-style room without air conditioning at the beginning of the hot Japanese summer.
You two are very close and it was impressive to see you always discussing your travel plans together. ^_^July 2024
She is very welcoming and her husband is also very kind. Please learn simple phrases in Japanese and you will have the best time here! ここは、よくいい日本語勉強ところです！東京センターはとても忙しいですが、そのホームステイなら静かでとてもフレンドリーな地区で、絶対にお勧めできる。電車は東京の主要エリアを往復するのに少なくとも40分はかかるが、ここでは世界最大の都市を探索しながら、はるかに多くの日本文化を学ぶことができる！
Host reply
Dillan!
thank you for your kind comment! ^_^ We learned a lot from you about American Indian culture and other things we didn't know. It was very interesting.
Thank you. 元気でね〜^_^June 2024
Staying with Tae and her husband was one of the best parts of my trip to Japan. Despite not knowing much Japanese, I had no trouble talking with them. Furthermore, they have a lovely home that is clean, they help you with your laundry, and they make amazing home cooked meals every night. I'm happy I picked them for my homestay experience!
Host reply
Thank you for your comment, Bryan !
I am very happy that you enjoyed your homestay with us.
You were always polite and respectful to us.
And I am also grateful to you for keeping the room clean.
The card game after dinner was also fun. ^_^ see you again!June 2024
I highly recommend this homestay. Tae and Takashi are great and I appreciate all conversations we had. Tae cooks delicious food which all enjoy together at dinner time.Takashi is the master of tea and coffee ceremony. Tae was very patient and helpful when I tried to speak Japanese or had questions. In turn, her English is good, so communication should be easy as long as you speak either Japanese or English :). She has recommendations what to do, in case you are looking for options. You can have social time together, but also time for yourself. Highly recommended!
Host reply
Vanessa!
Thank you for your comment ^_^
I also enjoyed talking with you about various things during the time we spent together.
And I was glad that you always enjoyed my cooking and my husband's tea. ^_^
I hope that the rest of your trip will bring you many fun discoveries.
See you again!May 2024
I stayed for just over a month at Tae and Takahashi’s place and had a great time. My aim was to get as much Japanese speaking practice as possible and they were always happy to accommodate.
The flat is very clean and Tae cooks amazing food and is always keen to try new recipes. We either spent evenings socialising and playing games or the option to retreat and have a quiet evening was always possible.
The flat is also conveniently located to get into town and there are a few nice spots nearby too which Tae and Takahashi are always happy to recommend. It’s worth checking Futokoro-ya nearby for a spiritual Ramen experience ^^
Tae and Takahashi also took me with them on trips to Hakone and Karuizawa which were really fun! I look forward to meeting them again when I come back!
Host reply
Thank you for your comment, Nico!
You have always been such a kind person.
I am so glad I was able to accept you. ^_^
I look forward to seeing you again.May 2024
Tae and Takashi were great hosts. I only stayed for 3 nights but wish I stayed for longer. It was a great opportunity to practise more Japanese. But don't worry if you don't know the language, because they both know English very well even though they don't think so. They gave me great recommendations for the area and very delicious dinner every night. Their house was very clean and it was an overall great experience
Host reply
Thank you for your comment, Nigel. ^_^ It was a short time, but I had fun meeting you.
Please come again when you come to Japan to see a concert.^_^April 2024
Staying with Tae and Takashi was great, they're very warm and welcoming people with many stories to share.
Everyday we would sit down together for the dinner that Tae prepared and we would talk about similarities and differences between our cultures, exchange our adventures and discuss interests or just play some games.
Tae provided great recommendations on what's worth visiting in the area, so it's impossible to get bored. I'm very grateful for these two weeks and I cannot wait to visit them again!Host reply
Thank you for your nice message, Paulina ^ ^
I also had a very good time with you for the two weeks.
You always helped me with what I wanted without me having to say anything... you were a very caring and intelligent person.
And I think I will always remember you when I hear Thera Swift. ^ ^
I look forward to seeing you again.April 2024
Tae-san has been hosting foreign guests for over 30 years and you can really tell. Staying at hers has been wonderful and everything you could expect if coming to spend time living alongside a Japanese family and especially practicing Japanese. She makes sure to include you in her plans if you so desire, while leaving guests free to use their time as they please. Despite what she says, her English is also very good so don’t be afraid if you’re just beginning. You are expected to follow the rules of their home, but they are few and sensible. I couldn’t recommend her home more and only wish I could have stayed longer Thank you Tae-san, and your whole family!
Host reply
Thank you for your wonderful message, Roman ^ ^
I'm glad that the time you spent at my house was a memorable one for you.
I hope your Japanese becomes like that of a native Japanese person. ^ ^April 2024
I had a great time while staying with Tae. I especially enjoyed talking with her and her husband while eating really delicious meals she prepared. She was always interested how my day was and gave recommendations for the next day when asked. I highly recommend staying with her while you explore everything west of Tokyo.
Host reply
Thank you, Carsten ^ ^
I was very happy that you always complimented my cooking.
And I also enjoyed talking with you.
I hope the rest of your trip goes smoothly. ^ ^April 2024
Tae ist eine super liebe Gastgeberin. Sie hat uns ein sehr leckeres traditionelles japanisches Abendessen gekocht und wir haben mit ihr und ihrem Mann Tee getrunken. Es war super schön Sie kennenzulernen und wir haben uns sehr sehr wohl gefühlt. Danke für alles! Wir würden es jedem weiterempfehlen!
Host reply
Thank you for your comment, Judith.
I also enjoyed hosting you. I'm glad you enjoyed my cooking.
I hope you will enjoy your trekking and get acquainted with Japanese culture and nature. ^^
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