Moto San showed us the most wonderful time in Numata. He picked us up from the train station and made a stop on the way back to first show us a beautiful view of the autumn colors and then to walk us through the local market, where he explained many of the local treats and produce in the store. Over dinner he constantly presented us with so many local delights - smoked pickled carrots, brie cheese, and chestnuts from his garden.
His house was gorgeous - very traditional and cozy. We so enjoyed learning from him about his perspectives on life and sharing ideas from our culture. His generosity knows know limits. In the morning, he prepared us a fantastic breakfast with so many items from his garden. He cares deeply about the quality of his ingredients and sent us home with a heavy bag of freshly harvested potatoes from his garden. We also went on a nice walk around the neighborhood and fed Mei Mei apples and kabocha. His cats were also very friendly.
We absolutely recommend a stay with Moto San - you won't forget it. It was one of the most memorable nights of our trip. You won't find something this special anywhere else - it was a one of a kind experience.
