Furuki

I have stayed to Furuki for 3 nights while taking pottery classes in their studio. First of all the location is brilliant if you want to unwind from busy cities like Tokyo. it is Japan's countryside at its best. The accommodation is huge. With a big lounge and a kitchen with everything for you to cook. The rooms are traditional rooms which means you will sleep on a futon, it was comfortable, even for a tall European like me. The rooms are humbly decorated and spacious. The only thing to mention is the acoustic between rooms. Overall the place was clean and it was the same for the toilet and bathroom. The wifi worked perfectly in the room, the lounge, and in front of the house. It is worth mentioning that the house is a traditional "old" house with a lot of charm. It is really picturesque and cosy. The place is really quiet which is quite enjoyable. You are provided with free bicycles to wander around which is great. You have shops at walking distance (20minutes for the nearest 7 eleven). You also have delicious restaurants near by. Concerning the pottery studio and classes, it was amazing. The owner and all the staff were super friendly and chill. Really helpful and patient. Big thank you for them and making my stay so enjoyable. Mashiko is usually a place you visit if you have an interest in pottery. Even without that, if you are just looking for a place to escape the craziness of Tokyo i would recommend a few days in Furuki. 5 Stars for me