"Favored by onsen enthusiasts, this small, 35-room property near Shimokitazawa pairs traditional Japanese details—washi paper sliding screens, tatami mats, and woven baskets for carrying toiletries—with onsen water brought in from Hakone, creating an authentic bathing experience. The hotel feels peaceful and intimate, a short pleasant walk into Shimokitazawa’s bohemian, secondhand-shop–lined streets, and is designed to make guests feel as if they almost live in the neighborhood." - Yukari Sakamoto