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United StatesWhere to begin?! Our guests were so very kind, treating us like long lost relatives from the moment we arrived. We were interested in gardening, so Tosh, our host, sat for a long time and via Google Translate, we learned all about his home farm. The food was amazing; most everything came from their garden or the small stream nearby. The presentation of the food made it a shame to eat it! This was a very simple accommodation compared to others on our 10-day trip, but it was my favorite by far. The home was very old and had been remodeled to its current condition by the owners when they moved there from Tokyo some years prior. The beds and tatami mats were lovely, clean and neat. I only happened upon this place because most of the accommodations in town were taken. It turned out to be a JEWEL! Serene, the sound of the nearby stream in your ears as you drift off to sleep on the thick bed, the offer of tea at every moment, the gift of a small Japanese towel when we left... it was amazing. They even sent follow-up emails to make sure that we were safely continuing our trip as planned. Treat yourselves to at least an evening with these delightful hosts in this rustic mountain setting. They picked us up at the train station and returned us the next day, with Tosh waiting to make sure we were safely on our way.