Satoyama Villa Honjin

It had been a while since we last enjoyed Honjin’s French cuisine. Each dish, carefully prepared using local ingredients, was delicious from start to finish. Not a single course was the same as last time—everything was outstanding. Even in Tokyo, it’s rare to find French cuisine of this quality. And with no dress code, it didn’t feel intimidating at all; we were able to relax and truly enjoy the meal. That’s one of the great things about Honjin.　The sake I had for the first time in a while was also excellent. Another great point is that if you visit a few times, you may occasionally receive pleasant surprise services.　We’re already looking forward to the next French dinner.

This was our first stay on a trip with our family of four.The historic building has been renovated to preserve as much of its original character as possible while ensuring a relaxing and comfortable stay, and our 2-night, 3-day visit in the quiet satoyama countryside became a truly wonderful memory.Being guided through the property and hearing the explanations—about the stately beams in the main house, the timeworn floorboards, the covered corridor once used by a lord on his way to the restroom, the earthen walls inside the storehouse, and even ball marks on its exterior—was an invaluable experience for me as a lover of historic architecture, beyond even the delicious meals and the breathtaking view of the Northern Alps from the back garden.The building itself tells a story and invites you to imagine life in another era, and it was clear how carefully all staff cherish it. I can only imagine how challenging it must be to preserve and maintain such a place as an Accommodation, but I sincerely hope it will continue to be loved by many guests.We also truly appreciated that you kindly accommodated meal requests made after our Reservation. We enjoyed a leisurely breakfast, had a delicious hot pot dinner, and received thoughtful care in many other ways. Once again, thank you very much to all staff for your hospitality.