My cottage at the Iwaso.

My cottage at the Iwaso.

The entrance lobby leads onto a smaller (dressing?) room.

Sliding doors give access to the main room

The smaller room has this marvellous carving.

The main room has a low table. The traditional alcove has a wall hanging andfloral display

The main room has sliding doors giving access to the passage which runs around the side and rear.

Opening the sliding doors onto the rear corridor gives views of Momijidani Park

The side corridor has a small table and two chairs.

The rear corridor overlooking the park has a refrigerator as a concession to modernity.

Ablutions are carried out in this traditional sink.

This charming door gives access to the modern W.C.

Traditional wooden building design meets high-tech facilities

During the day, bedding is stored in this large cupboard off the smaller room.