Also loved the minimalist furnishings, the smell of Hinoki (?), lovely design and re-use of the building materials, well thought out privacy screening at the windows and the little gardens, the geta and yukata. We had a large family group and rooms in 4 buildings so each room was quite different. We enjoyed exploring each unique building and appreciated the interior design of each. It also gave us some welcome separation.

We loved everything! But here are suggestions: Maybe the lounge could have longer hours? We have bigger feet so the womens geta were too small for us (we needed mens). Maybe a few more towels. Reading lamps at the head of the beds. The breakfast were a little exotic for us but we appreciated that and it was what we would expect from an inn in Japan. We felt badly about wasting any food but it was good for us to be presented with choices so this is not really a complaint, just a comment.

This was well worth the extra money vs the usual hotels you can stay in in japan. The hotel comprises a collection of old town houses that have gardens and courtyards and are in the old town of Ozu . We had dinner and breakfast included. The dinner was a 7 course meal and we had paired sake. It was outstanding, the chef did a fantastic job with all courses. Probably one of the best meals we have ever had. The room was actually a two story house with a garden and was spectacular. Finally the staff were excellent and added to what was already a very special hotel.

Clean, interesting, nice . Great breakfasts- the fish was amazing and was the best breakfast fish I’ve had in a long time. Loved the bathroom/ shower / bathtub and beds .. nice dinner yakitori place nearby (by the red brick building). The girl working the check in was super nice. They help you park and take your luggage to the room.

I wanted to drink more local Japanese drinks in their bar - more than the orange juice which was nice though . I didn’t like the cheap rug on the tatami In the room. I wanted more local drinks in the room.

We appreciated the concept of a hotel chain repurposing historical buildings that may otherwise fall into disrepair because of decreasing populations in rural towns. It seems to have revitalised a lovely town. The units with own private gardens were really special. Unfortunately due to low doorways and stairwell structure in keeping with historical architecture my tall husband kept banging his head. The Club Lounge garden was a sanctuary after a day of walking.

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Breakfast was amazing. The area where we eat is surrounded by beautiful japanese garden. The food is really decent. The staff are very kind. The village is so beautiful and quiet. You can relax really well. Also some tourist attractions are around the hotel by walk. Little sanpo around the hotels are so valuable.

My mom is bit old and had trouble walking up and down the stairs. The blanket was too thick for the weather.

This is a spetacularly beautiful and unique location to stay in. The room(s) are clean, spacious and stuffed with ameneties, and local art, products and goods. The staff were all very helpful and overcame the language barrier easily. I also received a free room upgrade upon arrival, as they had one available - always a great sign! My booking came with Half-Board. The breakfasts were good, standard Japanese breakfasts. But the dinners deliver a significant portion of this stay's value, so accept it. The french-Japanese fusion cuisine was delicious and beautiful, and will take time to accept leaving behind!

The rooms are old, and can be noisy should you have a windy night's stay. I did struggle to get to sleep over the racket on my first night. That proved to be bad luck though, as the next was far better.

Beautiful room in a converted merchant's house in Ozu. The upstairs sitting area is a lovely place to relax, as is the spacious bath on the ground floor. The decentralised hotel concept with properties spread across the town is unique and enjoyable. There are complimentary drinks and snacks available in the lounge, the breakfast is great and the staff provide an excellent service.

Everything was great.

Loved the fact that the rooms are all in different houses throughout the town with the restaurant in a separate house. Each house is unique with different distinguishing features. Bathrooms were amazing with giant wooden tubs and nice toiletries. Food was fantastic - Japanese with French influences. I almost never give 10 but this place really deserved it.

Could not stop the street light from coming in through the shoji (no blinds).

Cutest place ever! Old town houses refurbished with great attention to detail. The hotel is not one single building, but rooms/apartements are scatterend around the old part of the town - all within walking distance. There is a lounge with a generous garden to sit, a breakfast venue, an a restaurant nesr the castle.

Breakfast was great and the staff were very accommodating to the dietary needs of the family members. The room/house that we stayed in was located really close to the stores and the breakfast location. It was also only 10-15 minutes walk from the castle and the place you can pay for dinner.