For the first seven nights, you’ll stay in an exclusively booked quiet, mountainside lodging surrounded by forest and river—an ideal setting for reflection, creativity, and connection with nature. Accommodations are simple, with shared rooms and facilities, in keeping with the retreat-style atmosphere. Afterwards, for the final night, we will check into a seaside hot spring ryokan, where you can enjoy ocean-view baths and traditional Japanese hospitality before leaving the countryside. At the lodge, guests will either sleep on beds or traditional Japanese futons— thick padded mattresses laid directly on tatami, which are woven straw mats covering the floor. Most of our guests are surprised at just how comfortable this setup is, often reporting deeper, more restful sleep than expected. At the hot spring resort, everyone will sleep on futons. If you booked single occupancy, you will be in the main building at the lodge. You will have your own ensuite bathroom. If you booked double occupancy, you may be in the main building at the lodge with your own ensuite bathroom, or in one of the log cabins a short walk from the main building. Each cabin sleeps four, with two guests upstairs and two downstairs. The upstairs is lofted, but enclosed on three sides. The cabins are quieter and more private than the lodge. Each cabin has its own bathroom with a shower and tub, a kitchen, heating and air conditioning, and a covered deck with a grill. In the hot spring ryokan, double occupancy rooms have futons, while single occupancy rooms have beds. Some rooms may have ocean views and others not; again, please understand that we cannot guarantee room assignments. If you have specific needs or concerns, feel free to reach out—we’re happy to help you understand what to expect and explore any possible options.