About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
Konnichiwa! Hello from the Horikawa Family. The Horikawa's have been providing homestay experiences over the past 15 years, forging unforgettable bonds with people all around the world. We would love to be able to meet more people around the world and share our Japan culture with you. If you are looking for an authentic experience outside of busy Tokyo - you should definitely contact us!
My Pets
Dog
House Facilities
- Garden
- Laundry
- Parking
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Our house is located in a quiet suburb area in Saitama Prefecture - a residential area where many people travel into Tokyo for work. Located ~5 mins from the nearest bus stop, and around 10 mins from the nearest train station, Tokyo is easily accessible.
Our place has lots of supermarkets, shopping centers, gym etc - so you don't really need to travel into central Tokyo for shopping!
Local Area Facilities
- Park
- Shopping Centre
- 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
Available on request at an extra cost
- Full Breakfast
- Half Board
- Full Board
Diet Type available on request
- Vegetarian
House Rules
1. Always be polite & respectful
2. Try to return home before 11pm, however exceptions can be allowed if given prior notice
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is not allowed.
18 Reviews
March 2024
Toshiko-san and Tomoji-san were literally the most considerate hosts ever. I speak decent Japanese so I spoke often with them, talking about all kinds of things and really got to know them. They made me meals whenever I was home and one of my favorite routines was when I caught up with them during breakfast in the morning. Despite my weird waking hours, they did their best to accommodate me, and they went above and beyond for everything. Whenever Toshiko-san had freetime, we would go hang out together whether it was tagging along for chores, shopping, or meals. They are honestly like family to me now and I am looking forward to seeing them again whenever I come back to Japan. Highly recommend!
December 2023
I feel so blessed and privileged to have stayed with Toshiko and her family just for a few days. They are the kindest, most generous, most warm-hearted and caring people. Toshiko's home is so cozy and filled with the energy of love, you can tell that she takes great pride and great care of her home. The bed was the most comfortable one I've slept in! The foods Toshiko made were so delicious and varied. She took me to experience a public bath and shared with me information about great places to visit in the area. My heart is filled with gratitude and appreciation, reflecting back on my time here. It feels like home. I hope to visit again next year and to speak a bit more Japanese this time!
October 2023
Toshiko was a fantastic host who took great care of me during my brief stay. Would absolutely stay with her again.
June 2023
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May 2023
Toshiko is the best host you can ask for.
She is kind and caring, and her family is lovely as well.
Her house is very beautiful, and the room was very comfy and clean.If you want to experience an unforgettable stay in Japan, don't hesitate and book at Tohsiko's!
May 2023
Perfect. Toshiko and her husband was very kind, she cooked great food, i loved it!
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May 2023
This is the second visit to Toshiko-san's house. Your meal was also delicious. It was a good trip to Yokohama for 2 nights and 3 days. See you again in July! また会いましょう!
April 2023
First homestay ever in a country I have never been , and even with thoses circumstances , Toshiko-San welcomed me as a family member . Communication was easy even if I don't really speak that much Japanese and the other person homestaying at same time could help you as well !
Really great experienceApril 2023
This was such a great experience even though it was a bit shorter than planned due to me having to be in Tokyo center. I would very much recommend anyone to stay with this warm and welcoming family, whether it's for the pleasant social interaction or great food. Much love
April 2023
We had a great stay with Toshiko and her family recently. Not only were the house great, but they were great hosts as well. Fun to chat with over dinner and breakfast, which were tasty home cooked Japanese food, and they always showed interest in how our day had gone, and had suggestions and input on what else we could do. The neighborhood they live in is nice and quiet, and we had no difficulties getting to and from the major parts of Tokyo using the bus and train. It was actually nice coming home to the quiet suburb after a day spent sightseeing in places like Shibuya or Shinjuku. If you're looking for an authentic Japanese homestay experience you cannot go wrong with Toshiko and her family.
Host reply
How do I book?
Contact the host to check their availability and ask them any questions you have about staying with them. Once the host confirms they’re available for your dates, you can complete your booking.
When do I pay?
Once a host confirms they're available, you can go ahead and pay the 15% booking fee (maximum of 250 $£€ for longer term bookings) using a choice of payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro, Laser, JCB & PayPal (not available in certain countries). You then pay your host on arrival or as stated by your host on their profile and agreed by you on booking. Please be cautious if a host requests advance payment if its not included on their profile. Our hosts have been advised that if they wish to request advance payment they must make this explicit in their profile. We do not recommend the use of Money gram or Western Union.
When can I share my contact details?
Host and Guest email address, phone number and home address will be exchanged in a confirmation email sent to both immediately after a booking is completed. It's against our policy for Guests and Hosts to exchange direct contact details via our messaging system.