TEF TANIGUMI

My car navigation system didn’t have “TEF TANIGUMI” registered, but I was able to set it as “Café TANIGUMI.” From Motosu IC, head north toward Kegonji Temple. There are two roadside stations along the way. At the very front of the property is a café that also serves as the reception desk. The long north–south site has gentle slopes, with accommodation buildings spaced comfortably apart, and you can park right by your entrance. Across the road to the east is a large parking lot for Neo River Tanigumi Onsen (with a refreshing open-air bath). Guests receive bathing tickets for this onsen.The accommodation building includes a covered terrace with a large table seating up to eight, an LD space, a spacious raised tatami-style area, two twin bedrooms, two toilets, and a stylish scenic-view bath supplied with hot-spring water (a square stone-lined tub large enough to fully stretch out in; continuously flowing at a comfortable temperature 24/7). Through the wide window you can see satoyama countryside. Post-bath beer is available at the café. It also seems you can bring your own food and drinks. Large TV, large refrigerator, and more—just like in the review photos.It feels like both a family-friendly mountain lodge and an adults-oriented auberge in one. You can BBQ on the terrace and have a campfire in the front yard. Since there’s no step between the terrace and LD area, cleaning looks like it could be tough.We had dinner at the restaurant (which becomes a café for day visitors at breakfast and lunch). As we were their only party that evening, we felt almost sorry that the chef prepared such an elaborate feast just for us. They were also very kind about allergy accommodations—for example making sauces individually per person. I never expected to enjoy top-class French cuisine in such an out-of-the-way place (no offense!). Wonderful food and wine in a stylish setting.After dark, subtle lighting came on around parts of the grounds. Perhaps because neighboring lodgings and bathing facilities are set far apart, it was quiet at night.Breakfast was served in the calm café before day visitors arrived.My review rating is subjective; I consider “3” to mean “about as expected.”

The Room was spacious, so we could relax and enjoy a luxurious day!!The outdoor BBQ was also wonderful!!We were also able to visit a nearby Onsen, which was great.Since there weren’t many people, we could take our time and unwind.We’d love to come again.