My experience at the Ishii homestay was truly wonderful. The house’s location is perfect: it’s situated just far enough from the bustling city center to provide a peaceful environment for rest, yet cl...

My experience at the Ishii homestay was truly wonderful. The house’s location is perfect: it’s situated just far enough from the bustling city center to provide a peaceful environment for rest, yet close enough to Shinjuku for easy access. The bedroom is surprisingly spacious for Japan, and I particularly enjoyed living in a traditional Japanese house. The futon was really comfortable and I’ve never had any back problems during my stay.
Words cannot express how amazing Rieko-san and Kunio-san were during my year-long stay with them. Despite being so far away from my own family, I never felt alone because of their constant presence and daily assistance. They were both fluent in English and were eager to teach me useful Japanese expressions. Although I didn’t have much spare time to dedicate to studying Japanese due to my English-language studies, I still learned a great deal from them. I miss hearing them greet me with “Okaeri Nasai” upon my return to the house. Their meals were also incredibly delicious and I highly recommend having dinner with them as often as possible.

In conclusion, I wholeheartedly recommend the Ishii homestay if you’re looking for an authentic, homely experience and not just a hotel in disguise.