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Samurai House | Classic Family Home near Shinjuku

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Dual bedroom view with playful design and homely touches
Cosy tatami-style bedroom with twin beds and soft lighting
Stylish bedroom with twin bedding and traditional kimono art
Spacious living area with comfy sofas and entertainment centre
Relaxing lounge space with natural light and soft seating

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Nakano, Tokyo
  • Place, Shinjuku Central Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tokyo (HND-Haneda)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Crib

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Crib

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Dining area

About this property

Samurai House | Classic Family Home near Shinjuku

🏯 Samurai House – A Rare Large Family Home Near Shinjuku

Big group? No problem. Samurai House is a spacious 4-bedroom, two-storey home — a rare find in Tokyo — with flexible sleeping and plenty of room for families, multi-generational trips, or groups traveling together.

Live like a local for short or long stays, with the comfort of a real home and excellent access to the city 🚇✨

✨ Highlights

The house features 4 bedrooms, a spacious kitchen, large dining area, and a quiet living/TV room. It comfortably sleeps up to 8 guests, with options for additional bedding. Traditional shoji screens allow rooms to open up for shared time or close off for privacy — ideal for families or couples sharing.

Tucked away in a calm residential street yet just minutes from the Marunouchi subway line, you can relax in peace while being only three stops from Shinjuku, with direct connections through to Tokyo Station and Ginza.

📡 Fast, unlimited Wi-Fi supports remote work, streaming, and gaming, and an Amazon Fire Stick makes it easy to log into your own streaming services. An Xbox with games is also available — popular with kids and teens 🎮

🍜 The local area is full of welcoming restaurants, cafés, and bistros — many offering English menus — plus supermarkets and 24-hour convenience stores within easy walking distance. A great balance of everyday convenience and local charm.

Your own quiet house, with excellent transport links to the entire city.

🛏 Sleeping Arrangements

3 × Double beds (sleep 2 adults each)
2 × Single beds (adults or children)
1 × Single bunk loft bed
2 × Double sofa beds

🍳 Services & Amenities

The kitchen is fully equipped for family meals and longer stays, including:

IH induction cooktop
Microwave / convection oven
Fridge, rice cooker, toaster, kettle, coffee maker
Cookware, crockery, and cutlery for the whole group

☕ Complimentary coffee and tea are provided.

🧺 A washing machine and clothes dryer are included, along with all essentials — soap, shampoo, conditioner, toilet paper, towels, and linens. Just bring your clothes and personal items.

ℹ️ Please note: As is typical in Japan, the house has one bathroom and one washlet toilet, and there are stairs inside.

🧼 The home is professionally cleaned between every stay. Mid-stay cleaning or linen refresh can be arranged for longer visits (additional fee).

👶 Perfect for Families

Family-friendly amenities are always available in the house at no extra cost, including:

High chair
Baby cot / pack-n-play
Baby plates, cups, and utensils
Extra futons and bedding

Need a night off? We can also connect you with a reliable, English-speaking babysitter so you can enjoy a relaxed evening out 🌙🍷

🌿 Neighbourhood

Located on a quiet, safe residential street in Nakano, the area feels authentically local — low-rise homes, small parks, and interesting architecture. Yet from Nakano-shimbashi Station, you’re only three stops from Shinjuku, and well connected to the rest of Tokyo.

We provide a neighbourhood map, plus novels, travel guides, and walking maps inside the house. With over 20 years living in Tokyo, we’re always happy to share local tips and hidden gems.

🚇 Transport

Nakano-shimbashi Station (Marunouchi Line) is just a few minutes’ walk.

Approximate travel times:

Shinjuku: 7 min
Roppongi: 17 min
Ginza: 20 min
Akihabara: 19 min
Ueno: 30 min
Tsukiji: 26 min
Asakusa: 36 min

Buses to Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Omotesando are also nearby.

ℹ️ Good to Know

After booking, you’ll receive a detailed Welcome Pack with arrival instructions, transport tips, walking directions with photos, and local recommendations to help you settle in smoothly.

If this home is booked, we manage other family-friendly homes nearby.

Have questions about Samurai House or Tokyo? Just ask — we’re always happy to help 😊

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number M130013333

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

About the area

Tokyo

Nakano, a neighbourhood in Tokyo, is home to this holiday home. Tokyo Imperial Palace and Sensoji Temple are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Yoyogi Park and Tokyo Bay. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at National Stadium or Tokyo Dome.
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Nakano, Tokyo

What's nearby

  • Shinjuku Central Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Shinjuku I Land - 5 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Omoide Yokocho - 6 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Higashi-nakano Station - 3 min drive
  • Nakano-shimbashi Station - 5 min walk
  • Tokyo (HND-Haneda) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪牛角 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪鳥貴族 中野新橋店 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪こあら - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Genius - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ミッキー飯店 - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Samurai House | Classic Family Home near Shinjuku pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Samurai House | Classic Family Home near Shinjuku?

As of 26 February 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Samurai House | Classic Family Home near Shinjuku on 28 March 2026 start from 927.08, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Samurai House | Classic Family Home near Shinjuku?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Samurai House | Classic Family Home near Shinjuku?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Samurai House | Classic Family Home near Shinjuku located?

Located in Nakano, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Meiji Jingu Shrine. Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall and Omoide Yokocho are also within 2 miles (3 km). Nakano-shimbashi Station is only a 5-minute walk and Nakano-sakaue Station is 11 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

austin d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house with comfortable beds! The host Ashley was a pleasure to work with and helped get us all setup for the few days we stayed. Thanks again for such a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent experience! I always prioritize a clean and cold place - this place nailed it. Beyond that, it was all good! Neighborhood was quiet and close to convenient amenities like the train station, grocery store and restaurants. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Carrie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet neighborhood close to the action

This rental appealed to us for the space and amenities, like a washer/dryer and kitchen. We loved the location-very quiet but close to a subway line that takes you to all the sites. Our only complaint is that the upstairs hallway remained very hot and humid, and the back 2 rooms were never able to get comfortably cool. Thankfully, there were fans available and were used to get some air circulation. The check in process and host availability was top notch. Great local restaurants and stores to check out.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

fiona b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A quiet little gem close to the action!

It was perfect for our family! A distinctive japanese feel. Super comfortable. Easy couple of subway stops to the action of Shinjuku, but at the same time a lovely quiet neighbourhood with plenty of local food options as well. Fabulous information and communication to prepare you for Tokyo. Thanks for a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice quiet neighborhood for food sleep but close to transportation

Thanks so much for your wonderful house! There was so much space! Didn’t expect that in Tokyo! It was perfect for our family—good beds for much needed sleep. Close to a market and the subway stop was super close! Can’t wait to stay here next time :)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

zhanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We traveled together with another family, 9 of us in total. 5 adults and 4 kids. House was very accommodating and big enough so we didn’t feel crowded. Great location with lots of food options. Lots of comfortable beds, stocked kitchen, super clean, washer/dryer. We really appreciated that host greeted us in person and gave lots of great recommendations since it was our first destination in Japan. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Samurai House

exactly as advertised, outstanding in every way. great location except finding the Marunouchi Line at Shinjuku was elusive and can be very tricky, not sure there is much Ash can do about that...
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Spot

This was our first time visiting Japan and this was the perfect place to get acclimated to the city. It’s located in a quiet local neighborhood within walking distance to the train and several restaurants including the much needed 711. Our hosts made the check in process very easy with with a fantastic welcome packet that gives you all you need to know and he even met us at the station on a rainy night with umbrellas to lead us to the rental. We enjoyed staying in this quaint traditional Japanese home. It was very comfortable for our group of six adults and is well stocked with all that we needed. I wouldn’t hesitate staying here, or any other of their properties. Thank you for your wonderful hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erik S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful house, neighborhood, and hosts

The Samurai House was a wonderful home base in Tokyo for myself and my three teen kids! Each of us had our own space to retreat to when we needed some quiet time, and the main living room on the upper floor was also great for shared family time. The house is large for Tokyo standards but built for folks of Japanese stature circa mid-1950s, so beware of low doorframes if you are a tall American. :) Everything in the house was in great shape, and the AC was delightful on muggy summer days. We loved the location as well. It is about a 2 minute walk to multiple restaurants and the local 7-11, and a 3-4 minute walk to the Nakano-shimbashi station on the Maronouchi line as well as even more restaurants, takeout sushi and bento places, etc. Super convenient and easy for my 13yo to navigate and buy himself snacks when he was awake early due to jet lag. Our hosts were fantastic as well. They explained the house and neighborhood requirements for all of us, were always responsive to questions ("My kid forgot some clothes; where's a good place to buy some?..."), and checked in occasionally just to see how things were going for us.
Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Interrupted stay, but a GREAT property

Booked this wonderful property nearly a year before we travelled. Unfortunately, one of our party of 4 became ill while in Osaka, and we were unable to check into this property in Tokyo as planned. We understood there would be no refund. Ash said he'd hold it through our rental period, and 2 days later 2 of us tried to come for a few nights. However, Typhoon Lan turned for a direct hit in the Osaka area, so we needed to reunite our group and only stayed one night in this property. Much appreciation to Ash for accommodating such a strange turn of events on this trip. The property itself is HUGE for a Tokyo rental, and filled with many amenities and comforts. The location 5-10 min walk to the subway was great, and a quiet and safe neighborhood. I would completely rent this property again! We were disappointed that illness and a typhoon got in the way of our week in Tokyo, but that's just how things happen sometimes. We made it back to Osaka on the last shinkansen before the lines were shut down for 2 days, and still had a wonderful trip! Thank you to Ash for being so adaptable to our ever changing situation!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Gary A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Quiet , but close to everything needed

Nice quiet place with easy access to everywhere you want to go in Tokyo. Host were great . Met us at the train station showed us where the local food stores, restaurants were. There was a small problem with the listing being inaccurate but they corrected the listing Immediately and apologized . Home was big enough for our 6 person family comfortably.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kendrick B., Los Angeles, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house/location

Great house for a large group, everything was as advertised. Beds were very comfortable and even had a crib for a baby and bunch of toys! We were there for the biggest Typhoon in recorded history to hit Tokyo and the owners kept in touch constantly and helped with the storm shutters. They have everything down to a science - thanks for a great stay!

8/10 Good

Christine G.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

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