awai 戸隠

“Amazing stay near the shrines. Prepare your stomach for amazing food”

The highlight of this property is the staff—Yuki was absolutely wonderful, sweet and always ready to help, a real star! The food is incredibly good, and having breakfast and dinner included is a bonus; dinner is especially generous. We were there in October, when it rained and the days were short, so it got dark around 5 am. It’s ideal for hiking and visiting shrines, but otherwise the area offers little to do. Driving to Nagano takes about 40 minutes, and the roads are very curvy.

Angie·2 μέρες πριν

“An amazing experience”

An amazing experience at an exclusive hotel with just two rooms, featuring first‑class cuisine worthy of a Michelin star. Yuki, who speaks English fluently, the chef, and the whole team provide care with great patience and hospitality.

Peter·6 μέρες πριν

“惊喜的美味”

The food here is delicious, making the trip worthwhile. The chef is like a hermit hidden in the forest, creating dishes that are tasty, imaginative, and fun.

Min·3 εβδομάδες πριν

The dinner and breakfast came from local, natural ingredients and were all delicious 😋 The futon was comfortable, the floor had a heater, and the large window let us see green nature while sipping herbal tea. The bathroom was roomy, the shower had strong water pressure for a satisfying cleanse, and there was also a bathtub to unwind. They supplied cozy pajamas, herbal-smelling shampoo, conditioner, and shower soap, plus eco-friendly toothbrush, toothpaste, hair band, and cotton buds. Only yellow‑light lamps were present, creating a cozy, chill vibe, though makeup had to be done under yellow light or natural light from the big window 😆 Coffee beans and a grinder were also provided for fresh brew. Yuki was a friendly host; when we arrived early at Togakushi Chuusha (中社), she let us drop our luggage and gave us a bear bell for the 奥社 trek. Later she drove us from the hotel and restaurant in 中社 to the thatched‑roof house (茅葺の家) in the 宝光社 area, saving us the walk, and also shuttled us between dinner and breakfast. She was kind and accommodating, even fixing the futon bed after we returned from the restaurant.

Peoy·Πριν ένα μήνα

“Une parenthèse sensorielle et gustative assez unique en son genre .”

An old farmhouse renovated to the highest standards, turned into a cottage. Six tatami beds, we were three, and we had a 86 m² space all to ourselves. Yuki was adorable at reception and service, and the chef (also Yuki!) cooked an eight‑course dinner that was quite unique, featuring local Nagano products reinterpreted for a mini‑restaurant style. Two rooms, a cottage, three tables, and a couple who turned into four to welcome us. It was a rare, timeless stay. Thank you so much. If you dislike being a bit isolated (though very close to a magnificent temple amid cedars), don't go. We loved the direct connection with nature. Car recommended!

Sophie·2 μήνες πριν