Gumi & Matatabi

Have been out for five days with an amazing family of three, so I haven't had time to process and post these photos of when Tomoe's mom and aunt came to visit for a few days. We spent one night here at our home, and one night at an inn in the Akiyamago area of our village, about an hour away.

If you are planning to travel to Akiyamago, and for some reason don't consult me, I heartily recommend Enokami for accommodations. The owners are a native of the valley, and his wife who is from Tokyo and a master of natural, organic cooking. Some of the photos are of the inn-keepers picking our lunch, and also some rhubarb transplants for us to take home. At least two of them have taken root. They also make some really great Gumi and Matatabi booze.