Upon arriving at Karakotoso, I was immediately happily greeted by the staff and led inside. This location is very traditional and the perfect place for someone who wants to experience the Japanese culture first hand. After removing shoes, we were shown our room which had a beautiful view of the water surrounding Maejima Island. Dinner was at six and included a plentiful amount of fresh seafood focused Japanese dishes. The meal came with rice and hot tea as well. It was delicious! There is a wonderful public bath that I took advantage of as well. Everything was very clean. We slept on futons that were placed on the floor which are very different from western beds but still quite comfortable. Breakfast was traditional Japanese breakfast that focused on rice with many small sides to be eaten on top of the rice. Hot tea was again offered and very refreshing! Overall my stay was very enjoyable and a great way to experience Japan culture. The only thing I would warn guests about is that the language barrier can be difficult as the staff knows little English. It is good to go with a Japanese friend when visiting.