Okutama no Kaze Hatonosu-so

I had been wanting to stay at this Accommodation for a long time and was really looking forward to it. As the reviews said, everything was very clean, and the Room was a bit spacious with a layout different from a typical twin—very satisfying. The ceiling height on each floor also felt relatively high, giving a slightly open feel. The bath was practically private, so we could relax and enjoy it. Both yukata and samue were provided, and we chose the samue. It worked well as sleepwear. The meals were just right for us since we can’t eat very large portions, and everything was delicious. The location is also convenient, and I would definitely like to stay again. Thank you very much.

I stayed for one night on a weekday in July by myself. The view from the Room balcony is amazing. 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, I could forget past unpleasant things and worries about the future and completely clear my mind. 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.The Room was spotless everywhere, and I was impressed that paper towels were provided both at the sink 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.Since I like 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. check-out. (Honestly, I wanted to stay longer—on that balcony...)I had seen a Review saying the large public bath is small, so I wasn’t sure whether to use it. But when I went before dinner, no one else was there and it felt like a private bath; both the indoor bath and open-air bath were very comfortable. That said, if it’s crowded it might feel tight—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 get here: from my home in Tokyo without using bullet trains or limited express trains—and even without a car or taking buses or taxis—I can make round trip by local trains only for about JPY 2,500. So I definitely want to come back again—next time in a cooler season.