My 400 Peso Room Experience in Japan

It was our first time to try Airbnb even though we were hesitant to try it at first because we're (sometimes) paranoid travelers. Well, you can't blame us because crimes, modus operandi and other unpleasant news are all over the internet, radio, TV, and newspaper. Also, we grew up not trusting strangers at all times so choosing Airbnb is quite a bold move for me and my boyfriend when we visited Japan (Osaka and Kyoto). 

What is Airbnb?
Airbnb is a trusted community for people to list (rent their place) and book unique accommodations around the world. I like the way they describe their service and it stated in their website: "Whether an apartment for a night, a castle for a week, or a villa for a month, Airbnb connects people to unique travel experiences, at any price point, in more than 34,000 cities and 190 countries. And with world-class customer service and a growing community of users, Airbnb is the easiest way for people to monetize their extra space and showcase it to an audience of millions

Here are the top 3 reasons why we've decided to book the room:

3. Japan is a pretty safe country so we decided to try Airbnb here. Also it's a first world country so I have high confidence in security compared to other countries (e.g. Third world).

2. Subway is just 5 minutes away from the apartment. The nearest station is in Matsuyamachi Station (Exit #4) and the Namba Station is just 15-20 minutes walking distance. Family Mart is just 10 seconds away from the apartment building and there's a 24 hour supermarket near the area. 

And the number one reason...

1. Daily cost is very cheap therefore we have more money to spend on food, clothes, gifts, and adventure!!! Price is not per person like most hostels or guesthouses so if you're 2 to 3 person in Ryo's room (name of our landlord) then price will range between 416 to 280 pesos! That's like 1 or 2 movie tickets in Makati, a beer in a bar, or just a meal in a restaurant.