Okutama no Kaze Hatonosu-so

I stayed for one night on a weekday in July, traveling solo.The view from the Room balcony was incredible. While I was in the Room, I spent almost all my time on the balcony except when sleeping. Watching the forest right in front of me and listening to the rushing sound of the Tama River flowing below helped me forget past unpleasant memories and worries about the future, leaving my mind completely clear. Even after it got pitch-dark at night, I kept zoning out on the balcony until just before going to bed. Thanks to that, I felt truly refreshed and centered.Every part of the Room was spotless and sparkling clean, and I was impressed that paper towels were provided both at the washbasin area and in the toilet.All meals were delicious, and for me—a woman in my 50s—the portions were more than enough. Both dinner and breakfast left me completely full.For someone like me who prefers to eat breakfast early and then relax afterward, I really appreciated being able to choose a 7:30 a.m. breakfast time, as well as the late 11:00 a.m. checkout. (Honestly, I wanted to stay longer—on that balcony.)I had seen a Review saying the large public bath was small, so I wasn’t sure whether to use it. But when I went before dinner there was no one else there, so it felt like having it all to myself; both the indoor bath and open-air bath were very comfortable. That said, if it’s crowded it does feel like a size where you’d need to be considerate of others—so it probably depends on timing.There are many Accommodations across The whole country with great views from their Rooms, but what makes this place exceptional is how easy it is to reach: from my home in Tokyo without using bullet trains or limited express trains—and even without a car—without needing buses or taxis either; just local trains only for about JPY 2,500 round trip. So I definitely want to return again. Next time will be in a cooler season.

The staff were kind and welcoming, so I felt comfortable throughout my stay. The Onsen was also very relaxing.I also appreciated the complimentary morning bread service. I would love to stay here again.