We had an amazing stay at this lovely villa! It has many beautiful artistic elements, and a beautiful view of the area and sunrise from the windows and balcony. It is small, like many places in Japan- the doorways are short and the stairs are steep. However, there was still plenty of room for four people and all our luggage. We were able to make dinner in the kitchen after a long day of sightseeing; there were plenty of dishes and all the appliances we needed. The heaters worked well and we especially enjoyed the shower/bath room! We also had dinner at the restaurant downstairs- we could hear that there were people enjoying themselves but the noise was not bad, and when we went down to join them we were welcomed and seated right away. The food was delicious, a mix of Asian and European with an artistic flair. The service was excellent and the prices reasonable. There are also other restaurants in the area and it close to the train station for traveling and sightseeing. It is a great value and, while the hosts were prompt at replying to questions, we had total privacy during our stay. The balcony made it possible to spend time outside and we enjoyed walks around the neighborhood as much as just relaxing in the villa! This is definitely a place worth visiting and staying during your time in Japan!