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

Minimum stay is for 1 night

Maximum stay is for 75 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.

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Room 2
From ¥3,900 per night
Single Room
Sleeps 1

Bathroom private (exclusive to guest)
1 Single Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

Size: 12 m2 ( 129.2 ft2 )

Facilities
  • Desk and Lamp
  • Air Conditioning
  • Dresser / Drawers
  • Closet / Wardrobe
  • Mirror
 1 guest
Nightly Price
¥3,900
Weekly Price
¥27,300
Monthly price
¥117,000
Room 3
From ¥4,750 per night
Twin Room
Sleeps 2

Bathroom private (exclusive to guest)
2 Futon Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

Size: 16.5 m2 ( 177.6 ft2 )

Facilities
  • Desk and Lamp
  • Air Conditioning
  • Bedside Locker / Nightstand
 1 guest
2 guests
Nightly Price
¥4,750
¥8,500
Weekly Price
¥33,250
¥59,500
Monthly price
¥142,500
¥255,000
Room 1
From ¥4,400 per night
Double Room
Sleeps 2

Bathroom private (exclusive to guest)
1 Bunk Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

Size: 16.5 m2 ( 177.6 ft2 )

Facilities
  • Desk and Lamp
  • Air Conditioning
  • Dresser / Drawers
  • Closet / Wardrobe
  • Bedside Locker / Nightstand
  • Mirror
  • Fridge
 1 guest
2 guests
Nightly Price
¥4,400
¥7,800
Weekly Price
¥30,800
¥54,600
Monthly price
¥132,000
¥234,000
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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.

271 Reviews

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    South Korea
    Age 18 - 24

    5 hearts
    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

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    Germany
    Age 18 - 24

    5 hearts
    March 2024

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    Malaysia
    Age 55 - 64

    5 hearts
    March 2024

    5th to 12th March 2024

    My stay with Tomoko was very pleasant. I'll miss my breakfast and dinners. I find myself looking forward to getting back for her home-cooked dinners. Tomoko has great cooking skills. She creates each meal with care. I was rewarded with different dishes during my week of feasting there. Not only does she make delicious healthy meals, she's also very caring. With her guide, I felt confident going on adventures by myself. She gives precise instructions with the directions. Tomoko goes above and beyond as a host. The airlines I was scheduled to fly on sent me an email in Japanese. Without hesitation, Tomoko translated the email to me and even helped me complete the questionnaire. Tomoko's four cats are a delight. They're always in attendance, and one particular kitty loves to chat. If I have another chance, I'd love to stay here again. Thank you, Tomoko. Love and hugs to you and your fur babies. Tell them to 'paw' me

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    United States
    Age 25 - 34

    5 hearts
    March 2024

    Choosing this homestay was the best decision in my life especially when this is my first time traveling in my life. Tomoko made me feel like I was in a home away from home and honestly was very irreplaceable to me during my trip. Her cooking is amazing and I love how she introduces her guests to new foods. I also love how she interacts with all of her guests during breakfast and dinner because it makes me feel like I'm part of her family. A week of my trip was away in Kyushu and although I enjoyed that trip I felt something was missing which was having someone to talk to during breakfast and dinner. Having Tomoko enhanced my experience and all of my future trips in Tokyo will be using her homestay :) I will come back soon!

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    Australia
    Age 25 - 34

    5 hearts
    February 2024

    I really enjoyed my stay with Tomoko. She cooked delicious meals and it was wonderful to enjoy those while she shared information about Japanese culture and helped me pick some places to visit during my trip.

    The cats were all so friendly and very loved in their home with Tomoko.

    The home is very close to public transport and Tomoko gave very helpful directions.

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    France
    Age 25 - 34

    5 hearts
    February 2024

    The best accommodation during our Japan Trip ! Tomoko is a very caring host, she gave us a lot of tips and shared a lot about japanese culture with us.
    We had awesome foods and discovered each time new meals, Tomoko is definitely a very good cook.
    I can also add Tomoko has a perfect fluent english. We loved being there and I would recommand it without any hesitations.

    About location, Tashikawa is easy to came from Nambu or Chuo line.

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    England
    Age 18 - 24

    5 hearts
    February 2024

    Tomoko is the perfect host!! She is so kind and her home is very welcoming. Tomoko cooks amazing dinners/breakfasts, and is SO helpful with any questions you might have about your trip. If it’s your first time in Japan (like me) then I couldn’t suggest Tomoko more! Now I have a host and a friend!!! ありがとうございます(´∀`*) (Also, make sure you like cats before you book!)

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    Australia
    Age 25 - 34

    5 hearts
    January 2024

    Tomoko was an incredible host! She was very clear with her expectations of her guests (such as meal times and wearing slippers in different areas of the house), but also made me feel right at home so it truly felt like my space was my own.

    I loved sharing meals with Tomoko, as she imparted so much of her knowledge of Japan, Japanese history and her own personal experiences. I learned so much from her. She also cooks some very tasty food!

    A bonus for me was meeting her cats, and they were all very friendly with their own unique personalities.

    Tomoko also gave me lots of recommendations for things I could do around Tachikawa, in the city and day trips. She also went to great lengths to help me work out the best transport routes when I was stuck, and gave me very clear instructions to the airport when I had to catch a very early flight.

    I would highly recommend a stay with Tomoko! Her apartment isn’t in the centre of Tokyo, but it is easy enough to get to. I liked the fact that it was away from the city as I got to experience a slower paced life in Tokyo. It was a 10/10 stay.

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    Germany
    Age 25 - 34

    5 hearts
    January 2024

    It was a great stay, Tomoko was a great host, I had a great time.

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    Germany
    Age 45 - 54

    5 hearts
    January 2024

    The stay with Tomoko was great. The house is within walking distance of the train station and Tachikawa is a beautiful town. Tomoko is an excellent hostess. She took very good care of us. The food is excellent, she took time for us and we talked a lot. Her 3 cats are also very sweet. We can highly recommend the homestay. If we travel to Japan again, we would stay with her again. Anja & Tom

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