Meet Toshiko
Outgoing, Helpful, Responsible
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
Golf, Baseball, Cooking, Gardening, Learning foreign languages
Hosting guests since
2004
Response Rate
50%
Response Time
Within one hour
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!
Pets
Dog
House Facilities
- Garden
- Laundry
- Parking
- Pets
- Pets Indoor
- Internet Access
- Non Smoking
- 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
- Lactose Intolerant
- Nut Allergies
House Rules
1. Always be polite & respectful
2. Try to return home before 11pm, however exceptions can be allowed if given prior notice
Smoking is not allowed.
5 Reviews
July 2022
My homestay with Toshiko-san was very comfortable and accommodating. The room felt very private and comfortable and had its own AC unit. The town is cute and enjoyable as well.
Toshiko-san and her family were very welcoming and even showed me around, helping me when I was lost or confused. The food I was provided was always delicious too. I very much recommend this homestay.
July 2020
Covid-19 pandemic prevented me from traveling to Japan. Thus, cannot review host Toshiko in Saitama. Thank you.
December 2019
I had a fantastic time with Toshiko and her family!! I miss them already. Toshiko and her family treated me like family as well. Toshiko is an amazing cook, and I really enjoyed her breakfasts and meals, they were wonderfully delicious and beautiful. The house was charming, and my room was very clean and comfortable. I adored the dog, Ron-chan. Toshiko went above and beyond to ensure that I was comfortable and had my needs met during the stay. Even though I do no speak Japanese, I enjoyed learning a few words with her, her husband, and the grandmother that lives with them. The neighborhood is quiet and has many beautiful parks in the surrounding area. Living with them was a great way to understand Japanese family life and culture. I was glad that I was able to spend time with a family of kind people. I would recommend staying with them to anyone!
Host reply
Finn is very kind and fun. He spent his time on drawing and walking around the local neighborhood. Very happy to hear that he enjoyed Saitama! Looking forward to meeting Finn again!
October 2019
Toshiko was absolutely lovely and went above and beyond to make sure that I was comfortable and was it was probably the best accommodation I have had. Could not recommended more.
Host reply
Shay is a cheerful, fun, energetic young man who has been really kind to me and the family. We will miss your smiley face for sure! Thank you for visiting Saitama and I hope to host you again!
October 2019
This host is better that excellent.
They do excellent service and help in every thing.
The area is very quiet and safe.
The transport is easy to any destination.Host reply
Thank you for coming to my house. I am happy to be able to help you with the fun and memories of traveling in Japan. I was impressed by your gentleman's attitude and personality. See you again.
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.