民宿ことぶき

[The real ☆ is at the end of the sentence]This is a guesthouse where you can experience "participating in a gathering of distant relatives."When I went to the house of a distant relative at the end of the Obon holidays, an elderly woman in her 80s greeted me and said, ``Nice to see you here.'' Even though it was almost the first time we had met, she spoke to me in a friendly manner. You must be tired from your long journey, so he tells you that your room is on the second floor and guides you up the steep stairs while rubbing your lower back. As expected from the countryside. I was pleased with the spacious tatami room, which was probably 20 tatami mats in size for the living room and bedroom, but with a smile on my face, I was told, ``This is your allotment,'' and was led to a small room in the back, about 6 tatami mats in size, partitioned off by a sliding door. If you lay out 3 futons, there is no place to store your luggage. What about the room across the partition? When I asked about it, I was told that another family was staying there."Huh?" Time stops.The wife of a relative whose name I didn't know who was staying next door when I arrived later had the same reaction. Furthermore, the living room, which is a 10-tatami-mat luggage storage area in the front, is shared. All guests staying on the second floor use it. In fact, it's actually a hallway because you have to walk through it to access the shared toilets and washrooms.I have no choice. Today is a gathering of distant relatives.We were reminded that there was a set time for dinner, and we all started at 6pm. When I arrived at the hotel at the last minute at 6pm, I had no time to catch my breath. I was careless.I was confused as to where the dining room was, but I arrived at it relying on the smell. There are home-cooked meals prepared by a relative who worked as a chef. There's no special local feel or extravagance, but it's reassuring to have a familiar taste of food served even when you're traveling. The portions are just right and you can enjoy a drink in your room after the meal. At the cafeteria, I was often offered rare sake, but I was in the mood for beer, so I toasted with bubbles.Now, the fun part of traveling is drinking local sake purchased along the way and chatting with your companions until the date changes. But soon the voices of distant relatives on the other side of the sliding door fell silent. They probably have plans for tomorrow. When they go to bed, we have no choice but to join them. I grieved for the rest of the sake and went to bed.I have no choice. Today is a gathering of distant relatives.Mornings in the countryside are early. There was some noise and people were getting ready for the morning, but since I went to bed at 10 o'clock, the early morning didn't bother me. Breakfast is also served all at the same time. Thank you for the meal.Pack your bags and head to your next destination.We had a fun experience of ``playing together with distant relatives''.The gold note I gave my grandmother as a thank you for the experience was 10,500 yen/person.----I arrived at this inn through a method of elimination based on time and location. There are many reviews with 1 star rating. Many of them are old, but that's true. Thanks to advance information from Google reviews, I was able to get through the night without worrying about anything. Below is information about the accommodation.All facilities other than futons, TV, and air conditioning are shared.The bedroom is a large room separated by sliding doors. I can hear all the whispers.The prices of drinks in the cafeteria are not clearly stated. Two medium bottles cost 2,900 yen.Air conditioner fee is 300 yen per person. You will be charged for the number of people in the room, regardless of the number of people in the room. A must in the summer. I don't have the courage to leave the door open in the hallway where other people are roaming and let the sea breeze flow through.The toilet is Japanese style.Towels are spread all over the bath changing room. This is not a waterproof or water-repellent floor.There are no slippers in the facility. There is one for the toilet.There are no low tables in the room.There is one outlet in the room.Advance payment must be sent by registered mail. Even after sending the item, I have not received any notification that the payment has been received, which was specified. When I called, they said they had forgotten.Remaining balances can only be settled in cash. We don't have change ready, so it will take some time to settle the bill.The parking lot is gravel.If you say it's a guesthouse, there's nothing wrong with it. However, it is the worst guesthouse for me. I gave it a ☆2 because I knew this hotel and stayed there. I will never use it again and I will never pass it on to anyone.