Hi from Takayama

I'm Sanae. I have lived in Takayama for 4 and a half years starting Oct. 2014 till March 2019. I enjoyed living in such a beautiful city surrounded by mountains. Here is a blog that shares the happy times I had in Takayama.

My new place is Anjo, Aichi, but I'm too much in love with Takayama, I will continue adding some more infos about Takayama, plus I will be adding some updates about my new place as well.

Also, my life has been about "moving" everywhere!! Believe it or not, this was my 14th time to move and I thought there are a lot to share about my "moving life." There are some special things that I see and experience by living in different cities not just in Japan but in other countries as well!!

Cheers to new findings!!

さなえです。2014年10月~2019年3月まで岐阜県高山市で過ごしました。山に囲まれた美しいこの町が大好きです。

実はすでに高山を出てしまいました。が、この先も時々高山インフォメーションをアップしつつ、近辺(愛知)の様子もお伝えしていこうと思います。

そうそう、それと
何を隠そう、今回の引越は人生で14度目の引越!あちこちと動き回ったものです。遠距離への引越はもちろん、同じ市内の引越であっても、違う角度から見る空は、全然違っていて、人生をがらっと変えてしまうことすらあります。「当たり前」の明日が来ない生活、大変なことも多いけど、学ぶこともたくさん!そんな「引っ越しあるある」も時々シェアしていきますね。

2/17/15

ゲストハウス&カフェ「SOY」 Guest House & Cafe "SOY"

Guest House & Cafe "SOY" will be opening
on the coming 3rd of March, 2015.

The owner kindly gave us the opportunity
to tour inside the guest house before opening.

It is located 4km north of Takayama railway station.
If you are looking for a convenient,
close-to-the-station guest house to stay
this may not be the place for you.
BUT if you are willing to experience and feel the beauty of
a one-hundred-year-old Japanese style house,
you should definitely stay at this guest house.
They will surprise you in so many ways
with their warmest welcome and I assure you that you will be
coming to Japan the next time just to visit SOY again : )

If you are lucky enough,
you will see the beautiful mountains spreading ahead from
the dining & cafe.

Their rooms have "tatami," Japanese-style straw mats
and a night of relaxing sleep is assured.
(I said "a night" but I'm sure you want to spend more
than a night.  You will probably need at least 3 days here!!)

If your budget allows, you should definitely try the "Kura-Room."
"Kura" is a Japanese word for warehouse or storehouse.

In the old days, "Kura" was built in the garden of the houses
separated from the main building; however, I was explained that
in later days, "Kura" was placed at the side of the houses
under the same roof to avoid thefts.

The "Kura" of SOY is right at the west corner of the house.
It's a cozy two-story-guest-room,
having its own bathroom and a bedroom on the first floor,
and a dining room on the second floor.

Chatting with the host family is what you certainly shouldn't miss!!
They are not only warm and welcoming,
but are willing to help your stay in Takayama become the most memorable one.

Now, I'm sounding like their PR staff, ha-ha.
You can tell how much I love the place!!
I'm sure you will, too.

guest house & cafe "SOY"
google map SOY

来る3月3日に、
ゲストハウス&カフェ 「SOY」がオープンします。

オープン前にゲストハウス内を見学させていただきました。

高山駅から4キロほど北へ行ったところにあるSOYは
便利な場所にある、とは言い難いですが
駅から少し離れている分、他の利点もあり、
わざわざ訪れる価値のあるゲストハウスです。
築100年の古民家でしか味わえない癒しとくつろぎを
是非経験していただきたいです。

運が良ければ、ダイニングスペースから
美しい乗鞍岳を一望することができます。

少し予算に余裕がある時は、「蔵」のお部屋がおすすめです。

「蔵」と聞くと、独立した建物をイメージしますが、
泥棒対策で、いつからかか母屋につなげて
建てるようになったそうです。SOYの蔵はこちらのタイプです。
*2021年現在は「こまめ」(別棟)もあります!

メゾネットタイプのお部屋で、1階にバス&トイレ&ベッドルーム、
2階には広いダイニングスペースがあります。

SOYを訪れたら、オーナーさんご家族との「おしゃべり」も
また楽しみのひとつになることでしょう。
ゲストハウスへのこだわりと愛をたくさん語ってくださいます。

なんだか、ゲストハウスSOYのPRスタッフかのような
内容になってしまいましたが、
私がどれだけこちらを気に入ったか
おわかりいただけたと思います。
みなさんもきっと、「大好き」になりますよ。

ゲストハウス&カフェ 「SOY」
SOY 地図リンク






















2 comments:

  1. Absolutly agree! The lovely staff is gonna help u to feel like in home, and the food is amazing! Thanks Sanae and kids for this nice afternoon :-) Enjoy your life in Takayama, hope to see you soon! Have fun!

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    1. Hi Greta!! Thanks for leaving a comment. It was just so wonderful talking to you this afternoon. This is one of the great things about "SOY," don't you think? It gave us the opportunity to meet each other!! Amazing atmosphere, nice people, calm time but exciting that we get to encounter wonerful people.

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