Airbnb is one of the most popular services for short-term apartments rental including holiday cottages, apartments, homestays, hostel beds, or even hotel rooms. It’s an excellent opportunity to spend some time like a real local. And Tokyo with thousands of places available for rent is a perfect place to start your adventure with Airbnb.
Design Loft behind Tokyo Midtown
The apartment is a 80m2 industrial styled loft with a 30m2 terrace in the centre of Tokyo. The loft was renovated in February 2014 with a lot of love.
Situated only 5 minutes away from Roppongi station the loft is on the 6th floor on a very calm street overlooking the city.
The light-filled space has two walls of windows, lending eastern and southern exposure, which floods the space with sunlight all day. Design details include a spacious open room with concrete and wooden flooring, exposed brick wall, a metal sliding door separating bedroom and living area, open kitchen, bathroom with a spacious shower room.
The apartment is filled with a collection of artists and design books, including everything from Bauhaus classics, to Marfa Journal and contemporary Japanese artists books. There is also a vast collection of magazines that you are welcome to dig through.
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The first 100% Japanese-made caravan
As the owners claims this is the first 100% Japanese-made of its kind, custom-built by local craftspeople. Inside is a double bed, dining nook, storage shelves, wi-fi, air conditioning and ensuite bathroom with modern toilet, shower and plenty of hot water. Outside the caravan is a secluded deck with handcrafted wooden lounge, perfect for drinks on warm nights.
This is a space where you can escape the hustle and bustle after a day of exploring Tokyo. Caravan is parked inside a secure mixed-use complex that includes a shared office (which you will have access to), a gallery, cafes and food vendors selling from vegetarian to classic Japanese foods and some of the best coffee in Tokyo.
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Designer's Flat - Shibuya YOYOGI
The owner is an interior designer and designed the room himself. The apartment is very minimalistic and a simple grey-color interior gives it an industrial vibe. From the first step, you can tell that it is very relaxing and elegant abode. It’s are located in Shibuya-ward conveniently located a 20 mins walk from Shibuya station and 10mins from Yoyogi-Koen station. Here you can have both busy city life and natural life.
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Inspiring Tokyo
The minimalist design studio is located in a prime location – walking distance to Shibuya, Nakameguro, and Daikanyama. Perfect for a single traveler or a couple with prompt access to parks, boutiques, cafes and local galleries. It was recently refurbished, and it has a ton of natural light.
It is a perfect hideout for a minimalist lover who will enjoy the buzz of Shibuya, the sophisticated Daikanyama and the bohemian character of Nakameguro to then retreat into a quiet and pleasant area walking distance to all these prime locations plus parks.
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