센고쿠하라 고금

It had been since last autumn, but this is an Accommodation that soothes me no matter when I visit. Of course, the Room and the Onsen are wonderful, as are the meals—modern French with witty, thought-provoking menus each time, and a Japanese breakfast made with carefully selected ingredients—but even more than that, I’m always delighted by the staff’s quiet attentiveness everywhere, including turndown service during both dinner and breakfast.I go outside the rear entrance to smoke each time, and there was a small bench that hadn’t been there before. Near the exit were several mats you can use on the bench. I was moved by these little touches and found myself even more captivated by Kokon. I’m already looking forward to deciding when to visit next.

Surrounded by greenery, we could see Mt. Fuji in the distance. We were able to relax and spend time doing nothing at all. We also enjoyed the Onsen and sauna. The dinner was French cuisine, and we were amazed by the chef’s skill using a wood fire. The heat control was perfect, and the seasoning was exquisite. The venison was the best I’ve ever had. Above all, the many creative dishes unlike anything we’d tried before were outstanding—easily comparable to top restaurants in Tokyo. Even for dessert, that big-built chef creates something delicate and beautiful. The wine selection is excellent as well. Breakfast was simple but healthy and delicious. There weren’t many side dishes to go with rice, but the pork miso soup was wonderful.This was our second visit, and we would definitely like to stay again.