Oh, how I'm going to miss staying in this beautiful house! Hotaka, Haruyo-san, and Sora all were instrumental in helping me fall madly in love with Japan. Without their help and friendship, we definitely wouldn't have had as nice nor as easy a stay. The house is spacious, roomy, and cozy all at the same time. The kitchen is well-equipped to provide you with all the tools you need to make your very own maki-zushi, tonkatsu, and oden - anything to make those traditional, tasty Japanese dishes. What I will miss most about this house is the amazing kotatsu (the table that warms your feet and legs!), the o-furo (the bathtub), the heated floor (so nice to lay on for a nap in the winter), and the location. Although outside of the major sights of Tokyo, Higashimurayama has all the amenities you need while still allowing you the quiet and peace that country living provides. Couple that with the amazing hosts and this place just can't be beat. We are already planning our return stay in this beautiful house. Our children loved spending 6 months of their lives there! Thank you, Hotaka, Haruyo-san, and Sora, for giving us the opportunity to stay in youre lovely home!