Thank you for your reservation. We look forward to welcoming you to Wataya, a guesthouse nestled in the rice terraces.
First, here's something I'd like you to confirm.
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| address | 2763 Kamiyamaguchi, Hayama-machi, Miura-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Wifi | SSID:watayaPassword:tanada2763 |
| check-in | Check-in is from 2:00 PM until 9:00 PM. If you wish to check in between 2:00 PM and 2:30 PM, we will guide you through a rice terrace walk and provide in-person check-in (advance reservation required). |
| Checkout | Until 10:00 |
| Front door key | Smart lock. The code will be provided the day before. |
| parking | Three cars can be parked. Please back in from the entrance. |
| smoking | Smoking is strictly prohibited indoors. Please use the designated ashtray area outside. |
| pet | No entry allowed |
| How to spend the evening | Please stay indoors and be quiet after 9:00 PM. |
For urgent inquiries, please call the emergency contact number instead of sending a message:050-1808-6065
1. How to enjoy your stay
| Time slot | How to enjoy |
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| Upon arrival | For check-ins between 2:00 PM and 2:30 PM, a staff member will provide a guided tour of the facilities and a stroll through the rice terraces. Enjoy the scenery and fresh air of Hayama's rural landscape. We also offer rice terrace and farm work experiences, as well as ice cream and wild herb tea workshops. |
| evening | This is the time of day when the terraced rice fields are at their most beautiful. We'll prepare the complimentary brown rice for you to mill and cook in an earthenware pot, then you can enjoy a relaxing bath (you can see the rice fields from the bathroom as well). |
| night | The nights in the countryside are filled with the chorus of animals. Please be quiet indoors after 9 PM. Feel free to use the library books and board games. |
| morning | The air is crisp and clear in the morning over the terraced rice fields. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast in this rural setting, perhaps by drinking coffee outside or taking a stroll through the fields. |
| Before checkout | Please do some basic tidying up and check for any forgotten items. You can leave the bedding as is. |
2. How to use the kitchen
- The kitchen is available for your free use.
- Please wash and drain dishes and cooking utensils after use.
- Please place the dish drying rack on the shelf to the right of the sink.
- After cooking with a lot of oil, lightly wipe down the area around the stovetop.
- Please do not leave food scraps in the sink; put them in the kitchen trash can.
- Please use the exhaust fan while cooking.
- Please take any food or drinks you brought with you and placed in the refrigerator with you when you check out.
- Cooking utensils and seasonings are stored under the sink (please feel free to use them. After use, please wash and dry them and return them to their original place. For hygiene reasons, please refrain from taking seasonings home).
3. Rice from terraced rice paddies, rice milling machine, and rice cooking in an earthenware pot.
We provide 3 cups of terraced rice in brown rice form. Please enjoy the experience of milling and cooking the rice as part of your stay. Please refer to the information sheet provided for instructions on how to use it.
4. Sorting waste
The trash cans are located under the kitchen appliances. Please refer to the numbers for proper sorting.
| type | Content |
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| ① Burnable waste | Food waste, paper scraps, soiled paper, food packaging, etc. |
| ② Plastic | Plastic containers, bags, packs, etc. |
| ③ Bottles and cans | Please empty the contents before putting it in. |
| ④ Plastic bottle | Remove the cap and label, and rinse the bottle lightly. |
| cardboard | Please fold and put them together. |
| Hazardous materials and special waste | Please contact a staff member regarding batteries, fragile items, etc. |
You don't need to take your trash outside; it's fine to leave it in the separate recycling bins under the kitchen counter.
5. Insect care
Due to the surrounding terraced rice fields and rural landscape, insects may appear depending on the season. While it's impossible to completely prevent them, please cooperate with the following measures.
To prevent them from entering the building- Do not leave the front door or windows open. - Close the screen door when opening windows. - Do not leave unnecessary outdoor lights on at night. - Do not leave food or drinks out. - Put food waste in a bag immediately.
If insects appear- Insecticide spray is available next to the trash can in the library. Please feel free to use it.
6. Bedding, washing machine, and plumbing
bedding- Maximum occupancy: 8 people - Two beds in the Western-style room, two daybeds in the Japanese-style room, and four futons stored under the daybeds in the Japanese-style room - The Japanese-style room can be partitioned with a roll screen - Bedding and sheets can be left as they are at check-out.
7. Request
Wataya is a guesthouse that is an integral part of the local community's daily life. Please be especially mindful of noise at night, street parking, and littering.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions. We hope you have a wonderful stay.