
From
South KoreaWarm & Heartfelt Travel Story
My wife and I had the pleasure of spending 15 unforgettable nights at Ezura Farm, from July 28 to August 12. We had originally packed plenty of ingredients from Korea, fully intending to cook for ourselves. But from the very first meal Yoko served, we were completely captivated by her cooking — so much so that we ended up enjoying almost every breakfast and dinner at her restaurant.
Normally, I grow tired of the same hotel breakfast after just a couple of days, but here, even after two weeks of breakfasts and dinners, every meal felt fresh and exciting. The dinners were beautifully presented as multi-course meals, and I savored every bite — not a single morsel left behind. While everything was delicious, the venison hamburg steak remains etched in my memory as the standout dish.
Yoko and Akito are the kind of hosts who make you feel instantly at home. They are unfailingly kind, never once turning down a guest’s request, and their warmth shines through in everything they do. One evening, I noticed Akito quietly washing dishes on his own while Yoko chatted cheerfully with her staff — the kind of small, sincere moment that shows their dedication. Yoko speaks with her team as if they are lifelong friends, and that sense of closeness extends naturally to her guests.
Although we speak no Japanese, communicating in English with Yoko and Akito was effortless. Our two-story accommodation had three cozy bedrooms, a traditional tatami room, and a spacious living room. Each morning, we would open the curtains to a tranquil view of endless cornfields swaying gently in the breeze — a picture of pure peace.
The Shirataki area, where Ezura Farm is located, is wonderfully quiet, with so little traffic that even those unaccustomed to driving on the left side will have no trouble at all.