Kamenoi Hotel Ome

To celebrate my 92-year-old mother’s birthday, we visited Kamenoi in Ome—still within Tokyo, but a place we don’t often go to and not too far from home. My mother is very particular about food, and she was extremely satisfied with the meals (when I mentioned that she doesn’t like meat, they kindly changed part of the menu for her), for which we are truly grateful. The staff were all pleasant and welcoming, and at the restaurant a kind male staff member was especially thoughtful—speaking gently to my mother and discreetly bringing water for her medication. We would definitely like to visit again with friends. Since our goal was simply to relax, it was perfect for us.

Stayed in the second week of April. With plum blossoms, cherry blossoms, fresh greenery, and azaleas all at once, it felt like I couldn’t even tell what month it was—so many flowers and trees, and the cheerful songs of birds were truly soothing. There’s a park nearby as well, making an early-morning walk very pleasant. The Hotel’s complimentary drinks were great, and the meals—and even the tableware—were beautiful, thoughtfully presented, and delicious. I especially loved the tomato chawanmushi and the limited-quantity tomato lassi. I’d like to stay again in a different season.