Haruko is the best!! Oh my goodness, if you have any second thoughts about where to stay, pick Haruko's place! And quickly because her schedule fills up fast. Haruko is so sweet and so kind, from the moment she rode her cute bicycle to meet my boyfriend and I at the trainstation, I knew she was the perfect host. I loved everything from her knick knacks, to her laugh, to the amazing breakfasts she made us. And she introduced me to a wonderful friend, which I am so thankful for. This lady will become the grandmother you always wished you had. The language barrier was no issue, and only made our charades and smiles that much more meaningful. I will definitely be visiting her on my next trip to Japan:) Hopefully I will know some Japanese by then!