Published date: September 13, 2024
The cozy little guest house in the shopping street
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Experience of the stay
Actually, this is a guest house I have been to even before it became a HafH base (before I started using it). I thought, now that it has become a HafH base, I can stay there again! So, I made a reservation.
I stayed in a private room with a shared bath (shower) and toilet. The room had a single bed and a desk, which had some space for work.
Even with heavy luggage, the staff took great care in carrying it to my room. It was a huge help. In the shared lounge, people from the neighborhood and former staff gather for conversations. It was here that I first tried canned meat from a walrus.
Experiences during the trip
The area around the guest house was an historic shopping street in Shinagawa, filled with restaurants, merchandise, and cafes. There were many Chinese restaurants, and the first place I visited was so delicious that I want to go back and try the Mapo Tofu next time.
If you find the shower somewhat lacking, there's a public bath called "Tenjin-yu" about a 12-minute walk away. This bath features black hot spring water that washes away all your fatigue. I highly recommend it as it warms you up thoroughly.
Recently, I have been using it to participate in the "Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology" cultural festival held in the autumn. It's a university festival within walking distance where you can try rare delicacies like tuna and giant isopod, and I look forward to going every year (the tuna is exceptional!).
*The photo shows the tuna tank at the Kasai Rinkai Aquarium.