Just got back from an overnight stay at Woof near Lake Yamanaka, and it was blissfully cool there. Even so, Claire dug herself a special cool hole under the bench and chilled on the cool earth. The French restaurant has a new chef, and the food was much improved, quite delicious, I really recommend it to anyone staying there, finally worth the price, particularly since you can take the dogs along and enjoy the ambience as well!
