Japanese style bed and breakfast in a rural setting. Trade your shoes for a robe and slippers, enjoy a peaceful soak in our spring-fed tub, rest on a high-tech futon with natural linens, and enjoy a traditional, beautifully-presented, multi-dish meal in the morning.
My husband and I stayed in November 2020. It was beautiful place. We were very impressed. As soon as we arrived, Yumi-san & Glenn-san welcomed us with hot tea and nice Japanese sweets. Dinner and breakfast were excellent. Spring water bath was very soft and relaxing. Everything was beyond words. We didn't want to go home. Thank you so much for wonderful Japanese omotenashi!
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Date of stay: November 2020
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We were immediately greeted by owners Yumi and Glenn upon our arrival who were attentive to all of our needs throughout our stay. Authentic and gourmet food. Great rooms complete with Japanese robes and authentic Japanese style bath. Nice gardens.
A wonderful place to spend a night.
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Date of stay: June 2020
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This was an experience you will find nowhere else. From the warm hospitable welcome to the beautiful picture of your hosts waving goodbye at their front door, everything was done in a five-star manner. How lovely to experience the serenity and beauty of the Japanese culture while dining on master chef Japanese cuisine. A highlight of the visit was the Japanese bath and the cleansing ritual prior to that. I doubt you will be able to replicate this visit anywhere else except Japan.
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Date of stay: December 2022
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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I booked O Gawa Shou a few months before our anniversary as a surprise for my boyfriend. Barely two weeks before our booked night, an unexpected event required us to reschedule. Glen and Yumi are so very gracious and understanding and rebooking was not a problem at all.
They were such a pleasure to deal with from the very start and made our anniversary get away everything we had hoped for. Knowing very little about Japanese culture, we were guided on the wearing of traditional Japanese robes, the proper protocol for baths, and felt comfortable throughout.
I highly recommend booking the dinner. Yumi's cooking skills are spectacular - the food was exquisite. The beautiful presentation tried, but couldn't surpass the simplicity and pureness of the flavors - so much better than anything I've ever had at any restaurant, Japanese or otherwise. I lost track of the number of times Glen indicated the ingredients were homegrown ingredients or direct from family in Japan.
We also thoroughly enjoyed the bath, soaking away weeks of stress. We have crazy busy schedules and to have the opportunity to escape to such a peaceful, tranquil place, even though for just one night, was such a treat. We look forward to going back when the weather is warm enough to walk through the gardens.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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My boyfriend and good friends took me here for 1 night for my birthday ! It was incredible. Our hosts were so kind and accommodated for everything. We slept in the top floor and my friends in the bottom floor. It was lovely, my friends who went to Japan recently said this was just like their stay there. The open area was beautiful and we were provided with drinks whenever we liked. The bath was incredible. I went to sleep like a baby and woke up well rested to a gorgeous breakfast. Their hospitality and kindness has made the rest of my day easier because I feel so refreshed and the love of the two through their food and home. Thank you so much !!
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Date of stay: November 2018
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:Top floor is my favorite, but bottom floor is quite cute and lovely
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Gorgeous place. My wife is Japanese, and was super excited to find out about it. Everything was great - the grounds, stone bath, rooms - especially the food! Highly recommend the Japanese breakfast and getting the dinner set at least one night. There are also some cute farms and good hiking nearby if you're into that sort of thing, but not close enough to be disruptive. Really beautiful grounds to explore!
100% will be back and already trying to get all of our friends to go.
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Date of stay: May 2017
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:Second floor has better view, but the stairs can be steep - go with the first floor if you have...
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It was like teleporting from North Granby to Japan...
Everything has the feel, smell, look and spirit of Japan. Yumi-san and Glenn have done an amazing job recreating the experience of a Ryōkan. From the tatami floors and futons, the delicious and authentic food, the "ofuro" (natural spring water hot bath), the outstanding service or "Omotenashi", and the attention to every detail.
It is a great place to relax, walk around the property, which is surrounded by a creek and beautiful trees, breathe fresh air and enjoy nature. There are also several hiking trails around. We visited a dairy farm and an artist who sells beautifully handcrafted original lamps.
So, if you want a real Japanese experience without the jet lag and the hassle of traveling, this is great alternative.
Yumi-san and Glenn, thank you for your hospitality and for making us feel at "home".
ありがとうございました。
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Date of stay: April 2017Trip type: Traveled with family
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I stayed at O gawa shou with my husband and our 13-year-old daughter. We had a wonderful time. The owners are warm and friendly and the inn is a labor of love. Many years ago I stayed at a traditional inn in Japan and this is as close as you can get in the US. When you arrive, your hosts will offer you green tea and Japanese sweets. Our room was lovely, with two easy chairs that look over the traditional garden. We each took turns soaking in the bath and afterwards dressed in the traditional cotton robes for dinner. Dinner--and breakfast the following morning--was delicious, with a series of small dishes, all presented beautifully. My favorite dishes were the lotus root and green bean salad, the sweet potato and carrot tempura, and the mushroom soup (served in an individual teapot). In the morning, we walked around the property and my husband meditated on a bench overlooking the bubbling brook. Our daughter is very interested in Japanese culture and she was in heaven. There are many beautiful nature preserves, farms, and woods to explore nearby. I cannot recommend this experience highly enough!
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Date of stay: November 2020
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Room Tip:There are two rooms and both are lovely.
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Despite thinking of how great this trip was so very, very often since we visited this summer, I'm only now getting to writing a review. Just don't know where to start, but I'll try with the food.
I've been to Japan, and we had just days earlier tried a super expensive kaseke meal in NYC. This topped it all for a fraction of the price. Yumi's food is fresh, fun, and full of variety. If you are there for multiple days, don't skip out. By the third night, we were excitedly waiting to see what was next. The tea was wonderful, as well.
Between the hot baths, outstanding scenery, and relaxing environment - it was the perfect opportunity to relax and unplug. It actually helped reveal to us how burned out we were (in fact, we made a pretty big life decision as a result of the trip). Even if you're not into the Japanese culture specifically, come to get away. It's not that you won't be able to access the outside world - it's that here *you won't want to*.
We stayed on the top floor, where we looked out onto their beautiful garden, but the whole home is a treat.
Probably the most wonderful surprise was how at home we felt. While Yumi made some of the best food we'd ever tasted, Glenn was so very accommodating during the day. We spent Fourth of July with him at a local brewery and got to check out some of the local sites, thanks to his generous giving of time as a host. That evening, Yumi made special Independence Day-themed Japanese food. So fun!
My wife and I quickly reflected that this was easily one of the best vacations we'd ever had. Can't wait to go back!
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Date of stay: July 2019
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Such an exquisite 24 hours spent at this sanctuary in Connecticut.
Although it was far away, I really benefited from leaving the city and spending times in this magical place!! So cozy and friendly. I was always too intimidated to stay at a traditional inn in Japan and this was definitely a perfect bridge!
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Date of stay: April 2019
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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