> [!IMPORTANT] This was one of [Simon's](https://www.instagram.com/skwcheng) trip highlights. [Sen Retreat Takahara](https://sen-retreat.com/stay/takahara/) is an accommodation in [[Takahara (高原)]]. We stayed for one night on [[2024-09-24]] (departing on [[2024-09-25]]). ![[sen retreat takahara IMG_0041.png]] ![[sen retreat takahara PXL_20240924_052040333.png]] ![[sen retreat takahara IMG_5943.png]] This accomodation was an entire house. It had a large living room and well-equipped kitchen including a full-sized fridge, stove, rice cooker, microwave, teas, coffee, toaster, etc. ![[sen retreat takahara IMG_0060.png]] ![[sen retreat takahara IMG_6017.png]] ![[sen retreat takahara IMG_6023b.png]] ![[sen retreat takahara IMG_0061.png]] We were provided with bottled water, [Pocari Sweat (ポカリスエット)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pocari_Sweat), juice, beer, dinner, snacks, and breakfast. ![[sen retreat takahara IMG_6024.png]] ![[sen retreat takahara IMG_6025.png]] ![[sen retreat takahara IMG_0062.png]] There were 2 bedrooms on the main floor of the house and 1 on the second floor. Each bedroom had its own ensuite bathroom and a [shikibuton (敷き布団)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Futon) in the closet. ![[sen retreat takahara IMG_0059.png]] ![[sen retreat takahara IMG_6021.png]] ![[sen retreat takahara IMG_6018.png]] The house also had a washer and dryer. ![[sen retreat takahara IMG_6019.png]] There was an outdoor barbecue area where we prepared and ate dinner. (We also roasted marshmallows for dessert afterwards--also provided by the accommodation.) ![[sen retreat takahara IMG_7720.png]] ![[sen retreat takahara PXL_20240924_081512455.png]] ![[? sen retreat takahara IMG_0073.png]] Before heading out the next day, we had breakfast: buns, pastries, and locally-sourced jams. ![[? sen retreat takahara IMG_0083.png]] ![[sen retreat takahara IMG_7721.png]] ![[sen retreat takahara IMG_7727.png]] While we didn't actually use these (I think they were available for an additional charge?), the house also had a hot tub, sauna, and outdoor showers available. ![[sen retreat takahara IMG_0071.png]] ![[sen retreat takahara PXL_20240924_075801125.png]] ![[sen retreat takahara IMG_7718.png]] ![[sen retreat takahara PXL_20240924_052938409.png]] ![[sen retreat takahara PXL_20240924_052934271.png]]