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MINIMAL SHIMOKITA: Stylish Loft Apt 3min from Sta.

MINIMAL SHIMOKITA: Stylish Loft Apt 3min from Sta.

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Overview of MINIMAL SHIMOKITA: Stylish Loft Apt 3min from Sta.

Reviews
5 out of 5 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 542 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Setagaya City, Tokyo
  • Popular LocationYoyogi Park5 min drive
  • Popular LocationShibuya Crossing5 min drive
  • Popular LocationMeiji Jingu Shrine10 min drive
  • AirportTokyo (NRT-Narita Intl.)79 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

MINIMAL SHIMOKITA: Stylish Loft Apt 3min from Sta.

We are a Superhost on a different platform :) The room is a spacious 1LDK 41.21㎡ with a loft + everything you'd expect in a guest house, with plenty of space, a high ceiling, lots of natural light and a view of the town from its 9th floor balcony.

3 mins from the station and in the heart of its creative culture, Minimal Shimokita is perfect for singles, couples & families looking to discover the expressive, yet welcoming Shimokita + Shibuya, Shinjuku, Harajuku etc. with great ease.


Where the majority of 1R or 1LDK rooms and hotels in Tokyo are roughly between 15㎡ - 35㎡, Minimal Shimokita with its loft and at 41.21㎡ offers enough space for travelers to truly feel at home.

The two windows on both floors offer plenty of light, creating a perfect atmosphere to unwind after days of being on the go.

The decor is minimal and neutral, with retro Japanese magazines, books and posters that hint at the rich history and culture that Japan has to offer.

Upgrades since Jan 2019:
・New plants on balcony and in living room
・Laundry basket by washing machine
・Cushion covers from Muji
・Microfibre blanket from Muji
・Floor lamp in bedroom
・Double size futon set with Muji covers
・Toaster from DeLonghi (works with croissants too)
・Pots and pans with removable handle
・Glass coffee pot with stainless steel coffee strainer


You have access to everything in the room cleaned and maintained by a professional cleaner. If you should need anything that perhaps we didn't prepare, simply get in touch and chat to us. Sleeping arrangements can be made on :

・Double Bed x 1 (Up to 2 adults + 1 small child)
・Single Size Foldout Couch x 1 (For 1 adult or 1 child)
・Double Size Futon Set x 1 (Up to 2 adults + 1 small child)
・Single Size Futon Set x 1 (For 1 adult or 1 child)


Being 3 mins from Shimokitazawa station, you can stroll right down to ALL the bars, live music venues, theatres, vinyl stores, indie cinemas, izakayas, restaurants, cafes, dessert shops, vintage clothing stores, comedy clubs, craft beer joints, etc.

Send us a message and we'll send you a few articles that should serve as a nice intro to Shimokitazawa, as well as an e-booklet with personal recommendations in the neighbourhood :)

Shimokitazawa station also offers great access to the eastern metropolis (Shinjuku - 7 mins) as well as the cultural hubs (Shibuya 4 mins / Omotesando 9 mins). Access to another reputable hub in the west, Kichijoji is also fantastic.

We hope guests from all over the world can stay and experience our favourite town just like a local would, and bring back 'a piece' of the Shimokita spirit, memories and inspirations to share with friends and loved ones back home.

We will send you a PDF containing the house manual, address, key instructions and recommendations in the area once booking is confirmed. Thank you so much for your consideration and hope to speak soon :)

Property manager

Ryo Shimao Ishii

Languages

English, Japanese

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please be EXTRA careful with small kids on loft!

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Allowed strictly on balcony, no where else :)

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

About the area

Tokyo

This apartment is located in Setagaya, a neighbourhood in Tokyo. Omotesando Hills and Roppongi Hills are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Yoyogi Park and Tokyo Bay. Check out an event or a game at National Stadium, and consider making time for Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, a top attraction not to be missed.

What's nearby

  • Yoyogi Park - 5 min drive
  • Shibuya Crossing - 5 min drive
  • Omotesando Hills - 6 min drive
  • Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden - 8 min drive
  • Meiji Jingu Shrine - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Shimo-Kitazawa Station - 3 min walk
  • Shimo-Kitazawa Station - 4 min walk
  • Tokyo (HND-Haneda) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • 下北沢SHELTER - 1 min walk
  • のたぼうず - 1 min walk
  • mspin - 1 min walk
  • Music Bar rpm - 1 min walk
  • cafe and bar TEN - 1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is MINIMAL SHIMOKITA: Stylish Loft Apt 3min from Sta. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at MINIMAL SHIMOKITA: Stylish Loft Apt 3min from Sta.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at MINIMAL SHIMOKITA: Stylish Loft Apt 3min from Sta.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is MINIMAL SHIMOKITA: Stylish Loft Apt 3min from Sta. located?

Located in Setagaya, this apartment building is within 3 miles (5 km) of Yoyogi Park, Shibuya Crossing and Meiji Jingu Shrine. Shibuya 109 Building and Love Hotel Hill are also within 3 miles (5 km). Shimo-Kitazawa Station and Shimo-Kitazawa Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Alicia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little hide-away in Shimokitazawa
Great little apartment right in the middle of Shimo. Close walk to the station and was easy to do with suitcases. there is also a lift up to the apartment so no stairs (yay!). Great little donut place downstairs as well - Captain's donuts. We were a group of 4 - there was a bed in the loft area upstairs and a fold out futon style mattress in living room. it was a tight squeeze with 4 and 4 big suitcases, but it was fine! We loved the hot shower and heated toilet seat in the cold mornings. Great place to stay and would highly recommend. It was a self check in process which was easy, and the owner communicated with us with quick responses which made it a breeze.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

5/5 Excellent

HENRY R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect home base to explore Tokyo
We couldn't have asked for a better stay on this trip to Tokyo. The location in laid back Shimokitazawa is just a short walk from the train station with easy access to the rest of the city. All the cafes, coffee shops, izakaya, and vintage shops you'll ever need are within a few minutes of the loft. The room is very spacious for Tokyo standards, has quality amenities, a comfortable bed, and excellent views from the balcony - what more could you ask for. To top it off our experience with the host, Ryo, was over the top - he went out of his way to offer incredibly insightful information, activities to do in the area, and has an amazing list of places to eat, see, and do in the area. Can't wait to be back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

5/5 Excellent

Reza V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host and location!
Ryo was a very attentive and responsive host. He gave us a lot of helpful tips for Tokyo- things to do and places to eat. The location was fabulous- a 3 minute walk from the local station, which is minutes from Shibuya. We were there during the typhoon but felt very safe and secure. Highly recommend. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

About the host

Hosted by Ryo Shimao Ishii

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"Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive" - Anaïs Nin

IG : @returnthisway

Hello! I'm a Japanese male (who's lived 21 years in Sydney / Singapore / US). I've left advertising (Dentsu Oddfellows / Dentsu Creative X) for a second time to focus on social businesses & projects.

I've previously worked with deaf people learning sign language, and cross-cultural projects in organic fashion.

I hope to continue being involved in social businesses, and amongst other goals hopefully contribute to creating genuine connections between the world and my motherland: Japan - which is what guest houses are great for :)

I live in another Shimokitazawa apartment with my rescue dog 'Akiko (May May) Yosano" and a rescue cat "Ryuichi (Ryu chan) Sakamoto". We love the bustling neighbourhood and love our down times getting in touch with nature and our amazing planet.

Here's an anecdote about Japanese passengers travelling on planes: "Japanese people leave their seats cleaner than it was before". That surely says something about the cleanliness of our people, but deep down it all comes down to simply being respectful to the people who are kind enough to provide a generous and hospitable service. So as hosts, just let us know what you expect and we'll be sure to keep to our word.

If you're reading this as a guest looking to stay at our home, if the above paragraph resonates with you then things should be perfect :)

I'm interested in people - the exchanging of perspectives, being inspired by just how diverse and uniquely colourful each person is. I also LOVE local experiences wherever I go, doing my best to learn the language, eating the food, and experiencing joy just the way the local people have done for many, many years. So feel free to talk to us as we're always delighted to help you discover things just as others do for us.

If there's anything else you're wondering about us do ask away. Hope to chat to you soon!

Peace from TKY,

Ryo

Languages:

English, Japanese
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