Out of the 4 places we stayed in Japan this was our favorite! Kaori is amazing! We started out mornings in her cafe with delicious breakfast and would end up chatting her at least an hour, her English is very good and she can recommend anything! There is quite a few maps and information in the room as well if you are less chatty! The room was also the largest we stayed in while in Japan. It was very comfortable and clean. It had everything we could have needed and there was a laundry room next door as well. The room is located nearby a station that has many food and stores including a store that is an Japanese Wal-Mart open 24 hrs! we hope to go back and stay with Kaori again!