Naoko is a very attentive and kind person who made sure I had a nice time in Japan. She showed me around the neighborhood, she invited me to family outings on several occasions, and even prepared fruit plates for me when I fell sick. Her two children are also very fun to be around. The guest room is a traditional Japanese-style room, which means the isolation is not that great, and that there is a futon. Having said that, I had no problems sleeping. There is a kitchen, toilet and shower (not shared with the family) which I could use whenever I wanted. That was really convenient and is something that you don't normally get to see during a homestay. Train connections are very good and straightforward, I found myself not even looking at the train schedule after the first few days. There are many facilities in walking distance (supermarkets, a shopping mall with a cinema, massage and hair salons, karaoke, gyms). It's a suburb area of Tokyo, so it's a good place to relax after having too much fun in the city centre. All in all a host I can recommend. Naoko won't bother you if you just want to do your own thing, but she will be there for you in case you need any help or just want someone to talk to.

I've been to Japan several times, but staying at Chihiro and Yuri's place was by far the most pleasant experience I've ever had so far. The logistics are superb, you have everything you might possibly need nearby, and you can reach most of the popular tourist spots of Tokyo just within an hour by train. The place is easy to find coming from Narita airport, but Chihiro and Yuri even offered to pick me up at the train station. Chihiro and Yuri are not only funny and cheerful hosts, they are also very attentive, paying attention to you even though they are busy with their lives. They are also great cooks, so if you ever get the chance to eat together with them, definitely do it! The whole place was tidy and clean, and I never had any other problem related to the host family during a month. The guest room and the bed are rather large compared to Japanese sizes, so that's also a plus. As you can see on the images, the place is decorated in a fashionable manner, and some of the decorations are actually handmade by the hosts. You won't get the traditional homestay experience with a big family and kids, but you get to see how young people live in Japan. If you are interested in that, or if you are just looking for a place in a good location, I can recommend Chihiro and Yuri's place.