About the Homestay

Urban Cosy
  • Welcomes
  • Males
  • Females
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Students

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!

The price includes breakfast and a delicious dinner!

Supermarkets, convenience stores, restaurants, post office, etc. are all around the station!

Our family started volunteering as hosts in 1995, first accepting short-term students.
After our children grew up, we started accepting mainly long-term students.

We love interacting with people from different countries by hosting homestays!
We believe that having dinner together is an important way to communicate and understand each other better.
If you are picky about food, please refrain from making a reservation.

Please do not stay with us if you think that homestay is just a cheap accommodation.

My husband and I are very friendly, so please feel free to ask us anything you don't understand!

【About meals】
Breakfast
Breakfast is self-service.
We will prepare bread, rice, cereal, oatmeal, etc. You are free to eat and clean up at any time you like.

Dinner
Basically, we eat dinner together around 6:45 pm. If you can't make it on time, please let me know and we will make an arrangement.
If you do not want to eat, please let me know by noon of the day before or the day of the dinner.
We will clean up afterwards 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
4,000yen/day, 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
3,000yen/day ,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.
There is no air conditioner.

【Option】

Family Trips Free
We are members of Point Vacation and travel several weekends a year (Hakone, Izu, Nasu, Karuizawa...etc. resorts).
If your schedule allows, we can take you on that trip!

Laundry and cleaning Free
I do laundry and cleaning every day and would be happy to do your laundry with you if you don't mind. I will vacuum the floor only.

【About me and my husband】
First of all, I am not very good at english! When I contact you, I use a translation app. But don't worry! I am a curious person, so I don't think I will have any problem communicating with you! ^_^
Of course, if you want to learn Japanese, I am always willing to teach you ^_^

I used to have classes in European China Painting and Arita Ware.
I love to cook, not only Japanese food, but also Chinese food, Italian food, Indian curry, and many other cuisines.
Recently I also started baking bread, so you can sometimes enjoy my homemade bread! ^_^

I like to spend time with my guests at meals, and I think it is an important way to communicate with them!
And I also love to travel, go to the gym, do yoga and dance!

I am not working so if you need help I can help you!
My husband is a businessman and works during the week. He likes music and reading and is very knowledgeable about economics. You can talk with him about music and history!

We hope that you will gain a deeper understanding of Japan and the Japanese people through person-to-person exchanges
that you cannot experience on a tour trip. I look forward to meeting you ^_^.

Bedrooms available for booking

Minimum stay is for 1 night

Maximum stay is for 365 nights

Available for given dates

Long stay? If you have a reoccuring schedule where days in the week do not require accommodation, you can unselect those days below. This will inform the host and reduce the price of your stay.

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
ルーム2
From ¥3,500 per night
Twin Room
Sleeps 2

Bathroom shared (with family / other guests)
2 Futon Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

Futon Closet Desk, internet, fan ※ Only used when Rule 1 is full ※ Room next to living room, with noise from living room. ※Breakfast and dinner included

Facilities
  • Desk and Lamp
  • Closet / Wardrobe
 1 guest
2 guests
Nightly Price
¥4,000
¥8,000
Weekly Price
¥26,600
¥53,200
Monthly price
¥105,000
¥210,000
ルーム1
From ¥4,500 per night
Single Room
Sleeps 1

Bathroom shared (with family / other guests)
1 Single Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

    Bed Closet Desk Internet access     Air conditioner ※ Breakfast and dinner included

Facilities
  • Desk and Lamp
  • Air Conditioning
  • Closet / Wardrobe
 1 guest
Nightly Price
¥5,000
Weekly Price
¥33,600
Monthly price
¥135,000
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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.
Room1
Due to the rising cost of utilities, air conditioning fee charged separately.
200yen per day will be charged from June 15 to September 15 and from December 15 to March 15.

Price includes a simple breakfast and 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.

Looking forward to meeting you! ^_^

Smoking Rules

Your host is a non-smoker.

Smoking is not allowed.

14 Reviews

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    Germany
    Age 18 - 24

    5 hearts
    March 2024

    Ich fand meinen Aufenthalt bei Tae wirklich sehr gut. Sie waren sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit und auch, wenn es manchmal Sprachbarrieren gab, hat man immer einen Weg gefunden sich zu verständigen. Kann ich auf jeden Fall weiterempfehlen.

    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Tae in ,

    Thank you for your message, Laura ^ ^
    I was worried because you ate very little during your stay, but I was glad that you ate a lot on your last day.

  • Alm5wu31zbulo3j0jfiyzartmq5tk00zauzyrzfc2h9gtq=s96 c

    Australia
    Age 18 - 24

    5 hearts
    March 2024

    Tae was such a wonderful host, offering plenty of insight into the local area and teaching us how to make Mochi Daifuku. I'd recommend to anyone if you're hoping to have a genuine and insightful stay.

    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Tae in ,

    Jai !
    I was surprised to receive your comment.
    Even though you were only there for one day... ^ ^
    I'm so happy!
    Please stay longer next time. Let's make "Daifuku" again !

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    United Kingdom
    Age 18 - 24

    5 hearts
    March 2024

    Staying with Tae and Takashi was honestly one of the best choices I could have made for this trip. I felt welcome from the second I arrived until the moment I left. I had an early flight and needed to leave the their house at 4:50am and they both woke up early to see me off and I appreciated that so much. The dinners Tae makes are always good. I (foolishly) came with little Japanese but I rarely had an issue when it came to communicating. I got the best sleep of my life here, everything was super comfortable. When I come back to Japan, I will absolutely be staying here again. The trip wouldn't have been as enjoyable as it was had I not stayed here.

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    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Tae in ,

    Steven , thank you for your comment. I'm very happy that you could stay comfortably in my home.
    I was a little worried, but if this trip brings back good memories for you, that's great!
    let's meet again someday! ^ ^

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    France
    Age 45 - 54

    5 hearts
    February 2024

    47ans, français, j’ai toujours rêvé de découvrir le Japon et les japonais. J’ai finalement sauté le pas et laissé une dizaine de jours ma femme et mes enfants pour visiter Tokyo et sa région. L’appartement de Tae est propre, cosy, chaleureux et surtout idéalement situé pour découvrir Tokyo, Yokohama, Kamakura…
    Tae et son mari sont vraiment supers, ils m’ont accueilli comme un membre de la famille et m’ont parfaitement conseillé pour mes visites. Tae cuisine très bien et ses délicieux dîners sont l’occasion d’échanges très enrichissants et amusants ! Grâce à Tae et son mari j’ai eu droit à plus qu’un voyage touristique, j’ai passé un séjour de rêve chez une famille exceptionnelle ! Un immense Merci à vous, je n’oublierai jamais !
    Et d’ailleurs je regarde déjà comment revenir vous voir en famille ! :-) À bientôt !

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    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Tae in ,

    Sebastian, I am very happy to receive your nice comments.
    And I'm also grateful to have met you. We were able to hear many stories from you and feel closer to Lyon, France.
    I also have fond memories of making pizza and strawberry daifuku together.
    I hope that we can continue to communicate with you. see you. ^ ^

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    Germany
    Age 18 - 24

    5 hearts
    January 2024

    A really nice homestay. The family was very friendly and open-minded, and the dinners were always so good. I had a lot of fun and nice conversations. They gave me also many great recommendations for nearby attractions.

    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Tae in ,

    Kevin, thanks for your comment.
    I'm glad that our house is a comfortable place for you.
    You had a quiet personality, but you were always trying out things at your own pace...I think you are very active. We are glad that you found our advice helpful. ^ ^
    You still have a long journey ahead of you, so please take care of your health and enjoy your journey.
    If you like, please stop by again before you go home ^ ^

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    England
    Age 25 - 34

    5 hearts
    October 2023

    Home stay with Tae was so welcoming! It's a great way to not feel overwhelmed for your first time in Japan, as I got to visit a supermarket with her, and get acclimatised to new surroundings. Tae cooked every night and even matched my dietry requirements! The place was cosy, very clean, and spacious. We got to talk in Japanese a lot which was very useful and fun. If we couldn't understand eachother we could easily work it out with actions or Google translate... She's very patient so it's no problem. Thank you Tae & Takeshi

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    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Tae in ,

    Zoe. Thanks for the message.
    I'm glad you liked our house.
    You are my friend so please contact me as I will help you anytime while you are in Japan.
    See you again.^ ^

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    France
    Age 18 - 24

    5 hearts
    October 2023

    Lovely Homestay !! Very humble caring helpful and kind owners, the food was amazing

    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Tae in ,

    Thank you, Louis.
    You were also a very humble and kind guest.
    I hope your bicycle trip is safe and memorable. ^ ^

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    Sweden
    Age 25 - 34

    5 hearts
    October 2023

    Tae-San is very kind person and for ever dinner she’s brings just all the best foods. And you are not far away from anything in Tokyo. Will come back.

    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Tae in ,

    Thank you Henrik ^^
    I am also rooting for your adventure in Japan. Let's meet again!

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    Indonesia
    Age 25 - 34

    5 hearts
    September 2023

    I am living in Tokyo but I don’t have a chance to practice my Japanese so i stayed at Tae-san’s house.Tae-san’s family can not speak English fluently so good opportunity if u want to practice ur Japanese (no escape way to use English ^_^, only Japanese). Tae-san’s family are so warm and welcoming family and have high understanding about foreigners so they will tell you gently about the Japanese life. Thank you for ur kindness !(´▽`)

    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Tae in ,

    Thank you Sthevany.
    We had a lot of fun talking about Indonesia with you!

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    Canada
    Age 35 - 44

    5 hearts
    August 2023

    One of the best host you can find ever!! So friendly and open minded, cooks wonderfully!!! I can wait to come back and def recommend it to all of you who are interested in coming to stay with a homestay in Japan!

    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Tae in ,

    Thank you , Lingzi! ^ ^
    You were so friendly and open minded too.
    I loved talking with you over a nice glass of wine!
    Please come again! ^ ^

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