This place is my husband's family home, and about 5 to 6 years ago, we moved to Lake Shirakaba when my husband took over the family business. The name "Guest House Blueberry" was inspired by the image of blueberries that came to his parents' minds when they envisioned a highland as they opened the inn.

Upon our initial move here, being originally from Osaka—a bustling city with abundant shopping and entertainment options—it took me a while to adjust to this quieter environment where things are more serene, and initially, I felt concerned about not knowing anyone. However, as I began to make friends through raising my children, I started to appreciate the charm of this place. Now, I even believe that having nothing around is a luxury. Despite my previous wish for more activity around the lakeside within the region, I have recently come to view the lack of bustling activity as an advantage. With more personal time and a relaxed state of mind, I have genuinely come to appreciate the beauty of the scenery and nature.

In the past, I worked as a snowboarder, so naturally, I love the winter season. However, I also adore and highly recommend the landscapes of ski resorts during the off-season. Hence, even though I still enjoy winter, I have grown to love all four seasons. The season of fresh greenery is remarkably vivid, and the early autumn when the susuki grass sways is nothing short of magical. Particularly from September to November, the slope from Yashigamine Park to Blueberry, adorned with shimmering susuki grass in the wind, has become a personal favorite.

While many guests visit in winter due to the proximity to the ski resort, I would be delighted if visitors in other seasons also come to savor the luxury of "having nothing" and thoroughly enjoy their time here.