Today we are taking a tour of my Itabashi Airbnb in Tokyo, Japan. It has to be my favorite Airbnb of them all. I have come a long way from being scared of staying in an Airbnb. You can check out my first ever Airbnb experience when I was in South Korea in 2019. Also, check out my post explaining how to choose the best Airbnb rental. Okay, let’s get lost in Itabashi, Tokyo!

Location

Itabashi City is one of Tokyo’s 23 wards. It is a residential area that includes many restaurants and places to shop.

The Airbnb was a short walk from the Hasune train station. On the first day, with luggage, the Airbnb felt far away from the train station. However, without luggage it really didn’t feel that long. Near the train station were a few drug stores, restaurants and small businesses.

There were the convenience stores, 7-Eleven and Family Mart located very close to the Airbnb. Those were great for getting breakfast in the morning as well as late night snacks. There were also small cafes dotted along the neighborhood (below).

Living Areas

The downstairs of the Airbnb had an open concept living room, dining area and kitchen. The living room area had a comfortable (although low to the ground) couch and a large TV, perfect for relaxing after long days of sightseeing.

The kitchen had everything you would need to make light meals. Who cooks large meals when they’re traveling anyway? I especially liked that the microwave had buttons designed especially for heating up convenience store foods.

There was a backyard, which was a nice touch. It made sense, since the whole place was actually a small house. It was narrow, though, so you had the feeling of staying in a townhouse.

Bedrooms/Bathrooms

The home included two bedrooms. One was slightly larger and had a balcony. Both bedrooms had floor mattresses. Keep this in mind if you have mobility issues. Both bedrooms were located on the second floor.

The two bedrooms shared a bathroom. There was an additional bathroom on the first floor. This was where the shower/bathtub was located.

Japanese bathrooms don’t contain the sink, tub and toilet together in one room like Western bathrooms. The toilet is usually separate. And of course, I neglected to get photos! However, you can see the sink and tub in the downstairs bathroom (above and below).

Amenities

The Itabashi Airbnb had keyless entry, which was convenient. I stayed in a rental in Japan in 2023 with a lockbox. There was always the risk dropping the key over the balcony (Very unlikely but still possible). Keyless entry is much easier to deal with in my opinion.

A washing machine was included. This is a must when staying anywhere for at least a week. (It allows you to pack much lighter.) There were special racks to dry clothes located on top of the washing machine. Hooks to dry clothes were also located in the closet of the larger bedroom.

This Itabashi Airbnb had it all. It had two bedrooms, two bathrooms, outdoor space, a washing machine and was close to lots of restaurants and shops. If you are looking to stay within Tokyo, but in a more residential area, this Itabashi Airbnb is your place.

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