GOLDEN Parkview 2br, 42m2 - Shinjuku 10min by JR!
A bright 2 bedroom apartment just six minutes walk to JR Otsuka station! Newly renovated in July 2025. > On Tokyo's main Yamanote loop line > Handy to Shinjuku, Shibuya, Harajuku, Ikebukuro, Ueno on the same line > 1 double bed, 1 semidouble, 1 single > 42sqm (452sqm), all private facilities > Quiet & safe, next to a leafy park with play area > On 4th floor with nice views > Daily amenities > Free wifi > Caring, attentive hosts! Please read full description and room sizes before booking.
About the Home
We offer you casual comfort just one stop away from Ikebukuro, one of Tokyo’s most exciting neighborhoods; an easy walk to transport, shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues, and a short ride on the main JR Yamanote loop line to Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ikebukuro, and Harajuku. YOUR LOCATION Just 500m (6 min.) walk to Otsuka JR train station and the local shopping district, this apartment is in a quiet neighborhood next to leafy Sugamo Park. Steps away from friendly neighborhood eateries and 24-hour convenience stores. The JR Yamanote Line train takes you to exciting Ikebukuro (3 min), and also to Shinjuku, Shibuya and Harajuku on the same line (10-20 min). YOUR HOSTS All guests receive personalized, attentive service from the host, a long-term resident of Tokyo. We communicate with you before and during your stay, and offer guidance on transportation, tourism, and local restaurants. We can also arrange private transporation to/from Narita or Haneda airports. YOUR HOME After a busy day experiencing the city, relax in this charming and comfortable apartment, sized at 42 sqm/452 sqft. This unit is ideal for couples, groups, or families of up to four people, or five if including small children. There is air-conditioning throughout for the summer, and the same system ensures you are heavenly-warm for the winter. Wireless Internet is provided free for your use. This fourth floor unit has a great view of next-door Sugamo Park. This is an older building, but the interiors of the apartments are comfortably appointed - newly renovated in June 2025. YOUR MAIN BEDROOM (10sqm/105sqft) The sunny main bedroom adjoins the living area and has a double sized bed (140cmx200cm). Pillows, a duvet and blanket are provided for your comfort. The room has large windows facing both the park and the quiet street, a private balcony, and sliding doors for your privacy. YOUR SECOND BEDROOM (10sqm/105sqft) The exquisite, Japanese-style second bedroom adjoins the living area. It has 1 semidouble bed (120cmx200cm) and 1 single bed (100cmx200cm), with pillows, a duvets and blankets provided for your comfort. The room has a large window facing the park, a private balcony, and sliding doors for your privacy. YOUR LIVING/DINING/KITCHEN AREA In the living/dining area there is a family sized dining table that can fit up to five people. The well-equipped kitchen has all the equipment that you are likely to need, such as a fridge/freezer, microwave, coffee machine, electric kettle, china and glassware. If you are not in the mood to cook, why not buy deli food from the nearby gourmet food store (Otsuka Station basement) and enjoy having it at home? YOUR BATHROOM The modern bathroom offers you the comfort of a Japanese style deep bath (furo) and shower, and comes with complimentary travel necessities such as shampoo, conditioner, body soap and a hair dryer. The toilet features an electronic bidet. Your laundry needs are also covered with a washing machine inside the unit, complete with detergent and softener liquid. A clothes iron and ironing board is also provided. ASK US! More importantly, your hosts are always on hand to offer personalized advice on transportation, sightseeing, or tips on the best places to eat in town. You're visiting the city with the most Michelin-starred restaurants in the world! The casual dining options are also fantastic value.
Good to know
- PLEASE make sure you check out the full descriptions, exact room sizes, and layout diagrams before booking. - If you need any assistance during your stay, please send us a message. - Please note that the neighbors, building security or cleaning staff are unable to provide you with services. - We may ask that you show your ID (passport) for our records. - In the unlikely event of an emergency, please contact us immediately. - Please note there are stairs from the street (ground level) to the building entrance (2nd floor). - There is an elevator from the 2nd floor above. This unit is on the 4th floor. - This is an older building, however the apartment interiors are kept up to date and comfortable for your stay. - Please make sure you are available to contact upon arrival in Japan and during your stay. Don't turn off your phone, and check your messages.
The Neighborhood
Otsuka Station sits on Tokyo’s JR Yamanote Line (the city's central loop railway), giving you direct access to Ikebukuro in a few minutes and easy rides to Shinjuku, Ueno, and Shibuya without any transfers. The station itself is compact and more relaxed than the big hubs, which makes arriving with luggage or children much less stressful. The streets around the station are clean, well lit, and easy to navigate, so even first-time visitors to Tokyo usually find their way around quickly. Behind the modern plaza, Otsuka has a rich past. The neighborhood once flourished as one of Tokyo’s geisha districts, known as Otsuka Sangyochi, where many geisha worked in traditional restaurants and teahouses in the early twentieth century. Today, a few winding backstreets, older buildings, and long-running establishments still show traces of that history, giving the area a slightly nostalgic atmosphere that contrasts with the glass-and-steel of central Tokyo. The Tokyo Sakura Tram (Toden Arakawa Line) passes by the station, adding to the retro mood as it goes past small shrines, shopping streets, and traditional bathhouses. Around these streets you will find a dense cluster of izakaya, kissaten-style coffee houses, and family-run eateries that make the neighborhood feel like a lived-in corner of Tokyo rather than a tourist district. Otsuka is also home to a vibrant Asian and international community. Alongside Japanese izakaya and ramen shops, there are many Western, Chinese, Korean, and Southeast Asian restaurants, as well as a local mosque and some halal-friendly establishments. Everyday convenience is excellent: the station has a shopping mall attached, and you will find major Japanese chains such as Don Quijote for discount shopping, Uniqlo for clothing, Starbucks for coffee, and 100-yen stores like Daiso close at hand. You can find convenience stores and supermarkets within about a 3–5 minute walk of the apartment. Our guests consistently praise the area for its strong balance of connectivity and comfort. They often comment that Otsuka makes both getting around Tokyo and handling daily life very easy.
Guest Access
- Depending on our schedule, we may meet you at the apartment for check-in, or during your stay with prior arrangement. - Guests have private, exclusive and unlimited access to the apartment unit. - The building's common areas are not for guests' use. Please do not loiter in the building hallways or lobby. - Please note there are stairs from the street (ground level) to the building entrance (2nd floor). Around 15 steps. - There is an elevator from the 2nd floor above. This unit is on the 4th floor. - Check-in time is after 4PM and check out is by 11AM.
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