Minshuku Goyomon

Much better than I imagined! The place was so clean, convenient, and the owner was incredibly friendly. A few insects were present, but nothing out of the ordinary—it was totally acceptable. The food was amazing. Although it mostly consisted of wild ingredients like river fish and unusual vegetables, I enjoyed every dish! Especially the grilled fish cooked over the irori—exactly what I had dreamed of experiencing! The bathroom was lovely too. I didn’t expect to relax in a hot tub, but I did! After a long day of hiking, soaking in the bath at the minshuku Goyomon was the perfect way to unwind. The village was so quiet that I felt safe strolling around alone at night. Cherry blossoms were in full bloom, even though patches of snow still remained on the ground—it was such a magical contrast. I didn’t expect they would accept credit cards—but they did! It made everything even more convenient. I truly wish I could stay there again with my family! Oh, and I met a French family who recommended a beautiful Gassho-style house to visit the next day. Since there were only two rooms available, we had the chance to get to know the other guests as well.