Tetsuya’s house—an old soba noodle restaurant—is beautiful, historic and homey. I felt very comfortable there, and even though it was a little cold out there are wonderful details like thick, fuzzy blankets on the bed, warm slippers, a space heater, a heated toilet and a kotatsu heated table that make it perfect and cozy. Tetsuya is a wonderful, kind, responsive and welcoming host—it was a true pleasure to meet him and stay at his house. It is a ways out of central Tokyo on the train, but it is worth the journey and the town is quiet and lovely, though there aren’t many restaurants or places to go out in the area. That was perfect for me though, because I really wanted to spend time enjoying the house, and Tetsuya took me and another guest out to dinner at a local spot. What a joy! I hope I can go back!