Takabe Shrine

The staff was fluent in English and the room was clean. What really made the stay convenient was a washer/dryer with free laundry detergent and equipment for those choosing to hang and air dry their clothes. There was also a kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator/freezer, dishwashing detergent, drying rack, range with two burners, plates, bowls cooking and eating utensils, pots and pans and recycling bin. I felt like I was living in an apartment rather than a hotel. The area was very safe with nearby restaurants, convenience stores, vending machines public transportation and Akihabara within walking distance.