They provided outstanding vegan breakfasts, despite this being their first time at such food. The view from the quite large room was spectacular and the staff were friendly and always helpful. And the location is very convenient for access to to both the main shrine and the walking tracks.

Their website advertises the option to participate in waterfall misogi and Shinto morning prayers, but neither of these were available. The waterfall meditation has not been available for three years they told me, even though it is still offered on their website.

We were very happy with our stay, the owners are very nice, they were kind enough to take delivery of a package for us (something we had forgotten at a previous hotel that was sent back to us) and to come and get us in the mountain when we were lost !! It is a bit difficult to find, especially if you arrive late and the sun is down. We recommend to try out the dinner, it is huge and delicious !! The rooms are very nice, with the most comfortable futons we've ever tried in Japan, honestly felt like sleeping in a regular bed ! The view is breathtaking from the rooms, and you can enjoy a peaceful and quiet moment sitting by the window with one of the books or mangas readily available on the first floor. The public bath is wide enough to accommodate a few people at the same time, and it felt very relaxing ! Thanks again for everything :)

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First thing I have to say is that I loved staying at this place. Akemi’s hospitality is on another level, she made our stay very special since the moment she welcomed us, and I think we will never forget her. Her food is delicious (if you are vegetarian she will make special food) and the table set up is always beautiful, the place is clean, the bed is comfortable and the rooms are very cozy .The surrounding area has plenty of hiking options. If you are only staying for a night I recommend, and early arrival so you get enough time to do a hike or just walk around the area.

A wonderful view of traditional Japanese life as we experienced the tiny village and the traditional inn run by the family of a generational Shinto priest. Such pleasant people. The hotel was extremely clean and well kept. The Japanese style breakfast and dinner were exquisite and served with grace. We appreciated the thoughtfulness of a hot warmer placed in our futons on a chilly December night. A plus was the private Japanese style bath! We loved this gracious inn and the beauty of the mountain as we hiked the area, and when we visited the incredible Musashi-Mitake Shrine.

Wish we could have stayed longer!

Everything. The view, the room, the kindness of the hosting family, the temple nearby and the beautiful nature trails. It was also very nice to experience traditional Japanese dinner and breakfast cooked and served with a lot of love. The public bath that can be privately booked for 1 hour per day was the cherry on the cake.

Nothing, we can't wait to go back! Just be aware that to go to the accommodation and to the temple you need to walk up a steep uphill, so don't take big luggage.

After spending a few days in Tokyo city, this was a very welcome retreat. The landscape is absolutely beautiful, STUNNING, the rooms and views are divine and the staff so wonderful. We could have stayed 2-3 nights easily! There are so many gorgeous walks in the area. It was relatively cheap and easy to get to, makes for an excellent get away from Tokyo, and the train ride when you reach the area is stunning. The meals were plentiful and delicious.

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What a beautiful place to stay! The hosts are lovely and were so helpful when we had questions. Delicious food, beautiful authentic style rooms, stunning views, hikes straight from the house … it is perfect in every way. They did recommend not taking large suitcases … I only wish we’d listened since it was quite a hilly walk from the top of the cable car. But really we couldn’t recommend it more as a place to get away from the bustle of the city.

Our host was very friendly and accommodating. We had dinner and breakfast here; the food was delicious. We had a view down the mountain, looking over the trees. We were able to reserve the onsen for one hour privately which was a big bonus. Our stay here was absolutely perfect. And to top it off, when we were leaving, it had started raining heavy and our host gave us two umbrellas as gifts so that we wouldn’t get wet. She was extremely kind. This was our first ever stay in a ryokan, and it was perfect. We would like to come back and stay again sometime in the future.

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Hosts were extremely hospitable and welcoming, and really made me feel at home. The lodge is situated on the mountain near Mitake shrine. You get a mountain view from the room. The room itself is very spacious, clean and comfortable. There's a bath made from cypress wood that you can reserve. Both the breakfast and dinner were very delicious. It's very quiet and peaceful, and there are many hiking trails that can be accessed easily.

This is a very authentic Japanese experience! Highly recommend it. The property is Japanese style and the owner was a great host - she prepared dinner and breakfast for us, and it was unique… She’s also super sweet and kind. If you’re only staying one night, I would recommend to plan ahead your arrival (it’s 3 hours away from Tokyo) to make sure you’re able to enjoy a nice hike on the afternoon, as you won’t be able to do a lot during the morning of the check-out.