Ben and masami have work hard to restore a beautiful home. This place exudes peace and calm. It is full of love and care and you feel restored just being there. The welcome is kindness and generosity itself and very pleasing. English is spoken and they also offer reiki therapy (book when you book your stay). My favourite aspect of this stay was the vegan good which was absolutely delicious. No meat or fish is available so if that’s your thing eat beforehand. But the meals (both dinner and breakfast were so good (also Ben’s hot sauce is to die for). Yummy. It was cold at night so an extra blanket would be my only criticism of this stay. Definitely stay here.
I cannot recommend this place enough!! And stay at least two nights of you can. Masami and Ben are the most amazing and inspiring people <3 They have a beautiful old house that they restored with such attention to detail. And will serve you wonderful vegan meals with produce from their own farm on the mountain, which they are happy to show you around. If you are interested in martial arts, meditation, need healing treatment or have a spiritual aim with your pilgrimage (or would like one :D ), this is the place to go.