Shukubo Gokui

Our stay at Shukubo Gokui was incredible. So much history and spirit, and although we spoke very little Japanese we were greeted warmly by the family. Every breakfast and dinner served was so thoughtfully presented and delicious. The onsite bath is very clean and almost like a private onsen. The room was warm and comfortable, and it was magical to be in the space with the winter snow piling outside. The location cannot be any better, very near the beautiful Chusha Shrine, on the path to the other shrines in Togakushi, within walking distance to the town Onsen and ski resort, and probably one of the closest lodgings to the bus stop. The original structure is from 1815 with thoughtful updates to make the space comfortable and warm. That foreigners and visitors are allowed to stay at Shokubo Gokui that has been so thoughtfully cared for by the family for years is incredibly special, an experience we will remember for a long time. I hope we can return again.

建物は茅葺き屋根で1815年建築。太い梁，欅の床、ご主人のご趣味だと思いますがジャズが流れていたり、久しぶりの畳のお部屋がとても気に入りました。食事も、しんじょうの天ぷら、湯葉、菊が入った酢の物、そして蕎麦と、さっぱりとして滋味溢れる品々は、マラソン後の身体を癒してくれました。お蕎麦は瑞々しく、香り、歯触り、喉越しがよく、何ぼっちもいけそうでした。生憎の雨でしたが、また出かけたいです。

こちらのお宿はとても気に入っていたので、今回4度目のリピーターです。戸隠神社のすぐそばで、お食事も美味しいので、今回母を連れてきました。晩のお食事はとても美味しかったのですが、朝食が以前に比べて品揃えが少なく物足りませんでした。またお部屋は2階で、階段も急だったので母にとってはあまり良くなかったようです。