Kominka Yado Ruufu Kyounoya

Because I booked just two days in advance, only the No Meals Included Plan was available. However, I brought my own ingredients and was allowed to use the irori hearth, so I really enjoyed cooking and eating there. Everything was prepared so that starting the fire was easy. I also took my time in the open-air bath and was very satisfied. When I decided to make a Reservation, the No Meals Included option that had been available until the day before was already fully booked, which was disappointing at first. But there was a separate Plan called “No Meals Included (Self Check-in),” and I could book that instead. Since the self check-in plan is not shown prominently, some guests may give up on making a Reservation. It would be better to unify it under No Meals Included and explain it in a message during booking (as self check-in is standard for this type of Accommodation).

We stayed with the No Meals Included plan.Unfortunately, we drove there feeling a bit anxious in an unseasonal typhoon. About 90 minutes from Hachioji—just the right distance for a drive.We planned to get off at Nirasaki IC and stop by Heidi’s Village, but the weather was unstable so we gave up. After having handmade soba and buying groceries and drinks, we headed straight to the Accommodation—and that was absolutely the right choice.It felt luxuriously spacious for just two people. The old traditional house has been beautifully renovated, perfectly blending a nostalgic atmosphere that appeals to Japanese sensibilities with modern amenities that make daily life comfortable.We had requested self-service, so there was no staff greeting; we checked in on a tablet. The input process was a bit of a hassle.By the time we arrived, the rain and wind had calmed down, so we stretched out on the daybed on the veranda and toasted with beer right away. Ice-cold mugs were waiting for us.A luxurious time doing nothing while looking out at lush green mountains. Quiet music, chirping fledgling swallows just starting to fly, and the distant sound of a river.As it got a little chilly, we headed straight to the open-air bath.The hinoki cypress open-air bath is large—spacious enough for about four people comfortably.Then more relaxing time again.At night, we rented an irori hearth and toasted with wine while enjoying ingredients grilled over charcoal as snacks. Everything was well prepared, so starting the fire was easy too.Perhaps because of the slightly higher elevation it got cold at night, but it stayed warm thanks to a stove like a fireplace heater.There was also fire pit setup available in the garden.Then we enjoyed karaoke in a hidden spot and went to bed after getting pleasantly tipsy.The next day as well, we stayed until just before checkout and relaxed on the veranda again.Everything was thoroughly cleaned—absolutely flawless. For us after being worn out by city life, it was truly 20 hours that refreshed our minds completely.Our only mistake was forgetting to buy breakfast. We will definitely be back; next time we'd like to choose a plan with meals included and enjoy local cuisine as well.