🏡 Historic Taisho-Era House | Sunny Garden & Engawa | Live Like a Tokyo Local

Experience a side of Tokyo most visitors never see. This beautifully restored 100-year-old Japanese home blends authentic Taisho-era charm with modern comfort in one of Tokyo’s most relaxed residential neighborhoods. A peaceful retreat with a private garden, traditional engawa sunroom, and easy access to central Tokyo.

🌿 The Space

• Fully restored 100-year-old traditional Japanese home
• Spacious 100 sqm layout — rare for central Tokyo
• Two bedrooms plus living room with sofa bed
• Traditional engawa sunroom overlooking a sunny private garden
• Renovated kitchen, bath, and toilet with modern conveniences
• Decorated with Taisho-era inspired furniture and ornaments
• Quiet residential setting ideal for relaxing after exploring Tokyo

Please note this is also a privately owned family home and is occasionally used by the owner. Some personal belongings, including clothing stored in closets, may remain in certain storage spaces during your stay. 

Guests still have full private use of the entire house.

🛏️ Bedding Configuration

• 2 Double Beds
• 2 Single Futons
• 1 Single Sofa Bed
• Comfortably accommodates up to 6 guests.

🍵 Amenities

• High-speed unlimited Wi-Fi
• Netflix-enabled TV
• Fully equipped kitchen with cookware and dining essentials
• Coffee maker, microwave, toaster, kettle, and refrigerator
• Washing machine
• Washlet toilet
• Shampoo, conditioner, towels, and linens included
• Complimentary coffee and tea
• Mid-stay cleaning available for longer stays (additional fee)

🏮 The Neighborhood – Minami Asagaya

Minami Asagaya is one of Tokyo’s hidden gems — a peaceful local neighborhood filled with small restaurants, cafés, bakeries, izakaya, and covered shopping streets.

Just a short walk away are beautiful riverside parks famous for cherry blossoms in spring 🌸. Nearby Koenji and Asagaya are known for vintage shopping, live music, jazz cafés, and local Tokyo culture that most tourists miss completely.

You’ll enjoy staying in a real Tokyo neighborhood while still having easy access to the city’s major attractions.

💼 Ideal For

• Families wanting space and comfort
• Remote workers and longer stays
• Couples seeking a peaceful traditional experience
• Travelers wanting to experience authentic local Tokyo
• Guests looking for a quiet home base with excellent city access

📍 Highlights

• Traditional 100-year-old Taisho-era Japanese home
• Sunny private garden and classic engawa
• Quiet residential street near central Tokyo
• 8-minute walk to Minami Asagaya Station
• Easy access to Shinjuku, Ginza, and Tokyo Station
• Free on-site parking
• Fast Wi-Fi for remote work and streaming
• Walking distance to parks, cafés, and local shopping streets
• Authentic local Tokyo atmosphere rarely experienced by visitors

🚆 Getting Around

Minami Asagaya Station (Marunouchi Line) — 8 min walk

• Shinjuku — 10 min
• Harajuku — 20 min
• Shibuya — 22 min
• Roppongi — 27 min
• Ginza — 30 min

The Marunouchi Line connects directly to many of Tokyo’s major sightseeing and business districts.

🎌 Experience Tokyo Beyond the Tourist Trail

This is not a generic apartment or hotel stay. It’s a chance to slow down, live locally, and experience everyday Tokyo life inside a beautifully preserved historic Japanese home.

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