I had the pleasure of staying at SPICA for a little over two weeks. The local area is great with many different restaurants and places to explore. It’s not too far from Tokyo and the quiet atmosphere after a long day of exploring was definitely a welcome change of pace. Emiko is very friendly, kind, responsive and provided clear instructions for the check-in process as well as the amenities included with the spacious apartment. Be sure to check out the website link she sends, it’s full of greatly useful information, including local recommendations. There’s also a conbini literally right next to the building, so bonus points for that. Next time I visit Japan, I hope I can book at SPICA!