Kazeno Yame-Fukushima（formerly NIPPONIA HOTEL Yamefukushima Merchant Town）

The Room is stylish and clean.Thank you very much for your hospitality the other day.

I love the NIPPONIA concept, and I visit each time with excitement for a stay in comfortable guest rooms that feel steeped in history, along with delicious meals. This time in Yame Merchant Town, I finally reached my 10th NIPPONIA.From the welcome service of delicious gyokuro at check-in, to tea leaves and a tea scoop from the long-established Konomi-en prepared in the room, a rare tea incense burner, and matcha that I whisked myself before breakfast, I was soothed by hospitality unique to Yame as a renowned tea region.In addition to tea, I also thoroughly enjoyed locally sourced French cuisine for dinner paired with Yame sake. The refrigerator was stocked with complimentary Yame sake, and there was even sake for use as a bath additive (and they said it’s safe to drink as-is). Once again, I was completely satisfied with a stay that let me savor the charms of Yame at leisure.Near the Accommodation there were also an exchange center where they kindly taught us how to brew gyokuro properly and long-established tea shops. Making use of the relaxed 12:00 checkout time the next morning, I took a casual walk to slowly admire the old streetscape and enjoy such luxurious moments immersed in Yame’s culture.I would love to return if I have the chance.