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The couple who run the place are so, so nice, and were able to accommodate my friend’s food allergies without any problems (which, if you know Japan, you know that that’s not always the case!). Plus, the breakfast we got was huge and totally delicious. But the real draw is that the house itself is BEAUTIFUL. I can’t stress enough how charming it is- everywhere you look there’s some lovely tchotchke or antique to discover, all very lovingly arranged. There’s a huge deck outside where you can sit and enjoy the sounds of nature; a massive bath that you can share with friends/fam or keep all to yourself; a room filled with the owners’ personal collection of Showa memorabilia; etc, etc. The rooms were pretty spare but perfectly suitable, especially given all the lounge spaces in the house. Overall AMAZING experience.

The location is walking distance to the temple district, samurai district, the smaller of two geisha districts, and Katamachi (which is the heart of the city. It was a contactless check-in through video chat. The instructions on how to check in/out were very clear. Breakfast is available for a small fee- just enough to get you started for the day. Room was traditional Japanese, but upgraded with nice amenities. Futons were comfy and came with thick, cozy blankets. It was perfect for us:)

The staff was nice and friendly. The hotel is very new, clean, and spacious. There was free parking too. We had a very comfortable stay.