I had an incredible stay at Shukubo Komadori-sanso (駒鳥山荘). As a foreign traveler, I was touched by the warmth and hospitality of the owner (Especially Hakura and Family), who made me feel genuinely welcome throughout my stay. The meals were absolutely amazing—authentic Japanese cuisine that felt both home-cooked and refined. Every dish was a highlight of the day. This is a perfect place for solo travelers who want to hike daily—there are countless trails and mountains right at your doorstep. That said, be prepared for a steep climb to get here. It's a bit of a workout, but absolutely worth it for the views and the peaceful, authentic atmosphere. Pro tip: don’t bring a trolley bag like I did! Bring a backpack instead—it’s clearly stated in the booking info (which I missed), and it makes the climb much more manageable. I’ll definitely be coming back in the future. Highly recommended for anyone seeking nature, solitude, and authentic Japanese hospitality.

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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.

Breakfast and Dinner was amazing, more traditional (and healthy) than what you'd expect in city hotels. The view was great. Both the room and the outside terrace area has a nice forest + Yokohama view at night if you're lucky! The bath is great with an option for private if you'd prefer. The staff are very friendly and make you feel very welcome. I wish we stayed longer 😭. We also loved our family name written down at the front gate so you are sure it's the right place.

Only 'inconvenience' we had was having to travel up the stairs to get to the shower in the morning. As we didn't want to wake anyone up and the floor was a little squeaky. Also we found a spider in the shower. So beware. Bringing suitcases up was not pleasant I recommend anyone staying to pack light and only backpacks.

Had an amazing 2 night stay here and it is clearly a very popular spot for foreign tourists. From here there are plenty of walks to go around: from the nearby shrine, to the more challenging mount Odake. The bathroom is shared: when you arrive you can choose an available 1 hour slot to use in private (there is also a separate shower room available if you do not wish to use the bathtub). Do recommend getting the dinner - Japanese style with lots of different dishes. Breakfast is also available in both Western or Japanese style. Would definitely stay again if ever back in the area

Sleeping in a futon in a tatami room was such a treat! The highlight of my trips were the lush nature surroundings and the breakfasts/dinners which was lovingly prepared by the owner-chef. The shukubo staff are very friendly and always checked in with my needs. A huge bonus was having a private onsen to myself everyday (reserved for an hour). The sun rises pretty early here (~5am), and it was delightful to be woken up by birds chirping in the morning.

Mountain wifi can be pretty laggy if you FaceTime, it was okay for Youtube though.

I've stayed here many times and each time I go I'm in awe. The location is a trek to get to but it's absolutely worth it. The view is phenomenal, the food is amazing, the service is so warm and friendly, and it's located in the perfect spot for some truly spectacular hiking. As long as you're up for sleeping on futons and a more traditional atmosphere you won't be disappointed. Thanks for the wonderful memories, we'll cherish the time we spent here forever.

Nothing should change. It's a delight the way it is!

- Beautiful view overlooking the mountains, and extremely quiet at night. - Amazing breakfast and dinner meals. - Owners are friendly and extremely kind!

- Not an issue for myself, but just an FYI for those squeamish about insects, in summer, there are a lot around, and some may enter inside! - Again, not an issue for myself, but another FYI: the property is a long journey if you have large luggage. After taking the cable car up the mountain, you still have to walk at least 1km uphill.

Lovely hosts! Friendly and accommodating. The check-in process was smooth. The room was clean and spacious, with a large balcony as well. The futon bed was VERY comfortable, this was probably the best night of sleep I had this trip. The dinner was excellent! Such a wide variety of dishes, and all of them delicious. Dinner needs to be reserved before 3pm of the same day, because the hosts will need time to prepare the dishes. I highly recommend doing so! I would absolutely stay here again.

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.