Lakeside Yamanoie

I struggle for weeks if I should post a comment about this place as it is such a wonderful place and I want to keep it for myself! However I feel obliged to write a compliment about this lovely lodging. Before I write about the good things, here's the bad points. It is difficult to get to this place by public transport. You really need a car to get there even though it is very easy to find it as it is right by the lakeside. It is certainly outdated. I would think that the buildings were probably built 30 or more years ago. However everything works and it is clean and tidy. Be warned! There's no wifi or internet. It may be on the remote side of the lake and even I had a Docomo Data Sim, I could not get any reception there. For those who cannot live without internet, this is certainly not the place. There's were a lot of stink bugs when I stayed there. The bugs normally will not come to you and would only fly around the lights. However if you are afraid of insects, then stay away from this kind of holiday house. If you think you can survive the above, you can then continue reading below. I stayed during the autumn leave period, last week of Oct. It is probably the busiest time of the year. There were not a lot of choices and most hotels were very expensive. This semi we stayed can accommodate up to 6 people and it only cost us around US$120 which should be at least less than half, if not a few times than other hotels around the lake. It is self contained and has a well equipped kitchen. It is two levels, lounge, kitchen, toilet and bathroom on ground level. The Japanese sleeping area on top. The lodge is right by the lake which means you just cross the road and you are by the lake. It faces east which means you can watch the sun rise. The view was so peaceful and tranquil. With the first sun rise, the whole area turned to golden yellow. One of the best sunrise I've seen. I think the place is run by a Japanese couple. They hardly speak any English but there should not be any problem for you to check in and out. This is certainly not for those looking for 5 stars accommodation but for those who like to live close to nature, you would love it.