About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
I enjoy meeting people from all around the globe and sharing good times with them.
I would be very happy if I could be of any help during / even before and after your stay.
So feel free to ask anything about getting around in Japan, learning Japanese, experiencing Japanese culture and what not.
I offer free Kimono/ Yukata experience for those who stay with us for more than six nights.
With our guests, I enjoy talking, exchanging cultures and sometimes partying or eating out.
I hope all our guests get to know our culture and like our country even better.
During your stay, I prepare two meals ( full breakfast and dinner ) every day.
Weight loss meal plans are available.
We have a separate bathroom only for our guests' use and free unlimited Wi-Fi throughout our house.
A newly opened laundromat is located across the street, which is about twenty steps away.
The laundromat is adjacent to a public bath house, where people with tattoos are allowed in so why not try it out?
There are three supermarkets nearby, one within a one-minute-walk, another within five minutes and the other in about a seven minute walk.
They are open from 9 am to 11 pm or 10 pm even on weekends.
Our city is located in the west of central Tokyo with the train station which has one of the largest numbers of passengers in Japan.
You can get your JR pass activated in the station.
It has a big shopping area where you can enjoy a different kinds of shops, restaurants and even a huge national park nearby.
There is an area with more than 100 works of outdoor art like sculptures or objects here and there on the streets, so you could enjoy finding then while strolling around the area.
Many mangas and Animes whose settings are taking place in our city as well as movies shot here.
In our neighborhood, there is a manga-only library with more than 40000 copies, some of which are in English too.
Here's my family's profile;
Tomoko is 60. She speaks English and Japanese and enjoys cooking, sports, music, gigs, festivals, painting, learning foreign languages, socializing, and fashion design.
Takeya is 61 and enjoys sports and travel. He speaks Japanese.
Yumi is 29 and enjoys cooking, music, gigs, festivals, learning foreign languages, and fashion design. She speaks French, English, and Japanese. She works in shift and is sometimes at home in the day.
Cats;
Stella an Abyssinian
Jasmine an Ocicat
Cinnamon an Ocicat
Leon an Ocicat
My Pets
Cat
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Our home is located in Tachikawa full of trendy cafes, bars and restaurants as well as multiple big shopping malls, which are within a 15 minute walk. We have three supermarkets in our neighborhood, one of which is just 150m away. We can help you with transport details if you let us know how you will be arriving.
Local Area Facilities
- Park
- Gym
- 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
Available on request at an extra cost
- Full Board
Diet Type available on request
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Lactose Intolerant
- Nut Allergies
House Rules
Please enjoy your stay and treat our house as you would your own home!
Be sure to wash your hands first thing when you come home.
Bring your own towels and indoor footwear.
Thank you.
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is allowed outdoors only.
279 Reviews
May 2024
I really enjoyed my stay with Tomoko-san. Her house is in a quieter part of the city but is very well connected by train. Tachikawa station is not far from her house and offers many opportunities for shopping, eating and much more.
Tomoko herself is a very caring and helpful person. She gave me many tips for excursions, restaurants and other things. She was also always ready to help me and did so where necessary. She made my time in Japan as pleasant as possible and I am very grateful to her for that. She is also very open to questions about Japan, which often led to long and interesting conversations after meals. This gave me a great and exciting insight into life in Tokyo and the history of Japan. These conversations were definitely one of the highlights of my time in Japan and Tomoko is a very nice person to talk to. Her meals were also very good. She puts a lot of effort into the preparation and the variety, which resulted in incredibly good food. Her daughter Yumi is also very kind and helpful. The two of them make you feel like you are at home. There is a very pleasant atmosphere.I recommend a stay at Tomoko-san to anyone planning a holiday in Tokyo. I will definitely come back when I am travelling to Japan again.
April 2024
Staying with Tomoko has been one of the best parts of my travel in Japan. Her place is tidy and homely, with four lovely cats. At Tomoko’s, you are within walking distance to the local train stations, supermarket, konbinis, and sento (which is next door!). Tomoko is kind and thoughtful, and always there to help you - even before you arrive and after you leave. Her cooking is delicious and considered, allowing you to experience cuisine from across Japan. I cannot recommend it enough! Thank you Tomoko x
April 2024
Tomoko est une hôte extrêmement adorable qui prend le temps d’expliquer le fonctionnement des règles de sa maison. Toujours à l’écoute, le contact avec Tomoko a toujours été très fluide d’autant qu’elle parle très bien anglais. La chambre futon correspondait à la description et Tomoko met tout en œuvre pour nous satisfaire. La qualité de ses repas en était le parfait exemple. Et pour couronner le tout, Tomoko est très bien située à 3 minutes d’une station de métro qui la place à 40 minutes de Shinjuku. Enfin une laverie et un bain public tattoo frienfly se situent pile en face de chez elle ce qui est extrêmement pratique pour se délasser après une belle journée de balade. Nous recommandons fortement Tomoko
April 2024
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April 2024
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April 2024
I truly enjoyed my stay with Tomoko-san. My sister and I stayed for 27 nights and we felt that was too short! There is so many fun things to do in Japan and even more fun things to do in Tachikawa. Tachikawa is about an hour from Tokyo but sometimes only 30 minutes depending on the train and area you're going to. Tachikawa is a great residental area with lots of great food in walking distance, a great supermarket called Summit, and several convenience stores nearby. It's only a 5-10 minute walk to the closest train station. I chose to stay in Tachikawa because you can get away from the hectic pace of Tokyo if you want but also go into it at your choosing. Tomoko-san is such a sweetheart and makes you feel like part of the family. She feeds you breakfast and dinner so you can save money on dining out. Her meals are so nutritious and delicious. I always looked forward to when we would get a new guest because we would have a feast. Her food was so great adjusting back to my country's food has been difficult. She has 4 sweet cats that will talk to you and let you pet them. They are very sweet and will come visit you in your room if you leave your door open. The bathroom is very nice and has a temperature control. The toilet is a fancy bidet which so nice and hygenic that I have to get one at home now. The room we stayed in was nice and spacious. Tomoko-san has guests in her other rooms so you won't be in the stay alone. That concerned me at first because in my country you have to worry about theft. But even though the doors didn't lock I never felt unsafe and my items were never disturbed. Tomoko-san also graciously accepted my concerns and offered alternatives to keep my items safe if I wanted. Tomoko-san is very funny and helpful. She helped us with our heavy baggage when we left and sent us several links for restaurants and fun activities. She spends her time and goes out of her way to make sure each guest is prepared and has a nice stay. I was concerned about having other guests in the house but everyone eats dinner and breakfast together so it's a great place to meet new people and make friends. We would trade stories and tips so it was like a hostel without it being too crowded. It was nice to meet new people and hear their experiences. My favorite feature is the bathhouse right across the street. That's reason enough to book her stay. I probably showered at the bathhouse more nights than I did in the house bathroom. It has 3 hot tubs and a nice shower area. I went to kinosaki onsen village and I prefer her bathhouse to all the ones I visited! The owner is very sweet and will help you with buying your ticket for the bath. I wish we had more bathhouses over here! I had a lot of fun and made a lot of good memories in Japan at Tomoko-san's house. I hope to come back soon. If you look at her reviews she makes everyone she meets feel like family. Thank you for the great time Tomoko-san. I'll miss you!
April 2024
I was at Tomoko for 3 nights with 9yo daughter, we had a great time there. Tomoko was very helpful in telling us how to get there and places to go. We really enjoyed the time and the conversations at breakfast and dinner. She also taught some Japanese to my daughter and she was very happy about that. Also, we had to leave early in the morning and she made a little breakfast take away for us. It was a great experience.
April 2024
I was at Tomoko for 9 days, the best time ever. Tomoko is such a warm person who helps you with every question and uncertainty. I really enjoyed the time and the conversations at breakfast and dinner. It was more than an overnight place, it was exchange, friendship, learning from each other, and being completely yourself. I thank Tomoko for this unforgettable time and will definitely come back!!!
March 2024
Highly recommended Staying here in Japan was the best decision of my life. The five days seemed to have passed so quickly that the time felt so short. Along the way, I learned to live with it. The room was very nice. I would also like to express my sincere gratitude to Dana and Andrzej for joining us. If you are planning to choose this place, I would definitely recommend it. Tachikawa, not far from Tokyo, has a lot to see. I gave it a 10 out of 5 and highly recommend it to all my friends who read this review.
日本でここに滞在したのは、私の人生に最適な選択のようです。 5日、あまりにも短い時間だと思うほど時間が早く行きました。その過程で、一緒に暮らす方法を学びました。部屋はとてもよかったです。一緒に宿泊したヌダナとアンジェイにも本当に感謝します。あなたがここを選んで悩んでいるとき、私は非常にお勧めだと言いたいと思います。東京から遠くなく立川も見どころが多いです。 5つ星のうち10.このレビューを見るすべての友人にとてもおすすめ5日、あまりにも短い時間だと思うほど時間が早く行きました。その過程で、私は一緒に生きる方法を学びました。部屋はとても良かった。一緒に宿泊したヌダナとアンジェイにも本当に感謝を表します。あなたがここを選んで悩んでいるとき、私はとてもおすすめだと言いたいです。東京から遠くなく立川も見どころが多いです。 5つ星のうち10.このレビューを見るすべての友達に非常におすすめ
March 2024
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