Hotaka was friendly and welcoming, going out of her way to provide us with a really comfortable, relaxing stay. She is such a lovely woman, with lots of interesting stories and recommendations. I wish we could have stayed longer. Her house is really gorgeous - comfortable tatami beds, a big room for eating and a great kitchen. The best bit is the conservatory, which let the sun in to keep us cosy warm after a chilly afternoon walking around the lake. What a fantastic break from grey old Tokyo! I hope we can go there again...