After thoroughly enjoying a scenic drive along the west coast of Izu, head to "Ichigo Plaza," a popular drive-in located along the Izu Jukan Expressway (Shuzenji Road). It's perfect for a break during your journey, and offers a wide selection of Izu-specific souvenirs and tempting sweets...
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After checking out of "Izu Nagaoka Onsen Sanyo-so," I got into my travel companion for this trip, my beloved Porsche 911 Carrera (991.2), and headed to West Izu. From the lush mountain roads, I eventually reached the vast blue Suruga Bay. Enjoying the changing scenery, from mountains to sea...
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Our peaceful stay at the Izu Nagaoka Onsen Sanyo-so is finally coming to an end. Let's head to Lounge Aoi, a place we visited last time, to choose some souvenirs to remember our trip. Lounge Aoi, like the new building, was designed by architect Togo Murano...
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The morning at Izu Nagaoka Onsen Sanyo-so began with the dazzling summer sunshine. We walked slowly through the shade of the trees towards the breakfast area in the new building. The lush green leaves softened the strong sunlight, and the deep green of the summer garden lingered beneath our feet, hinting at the coming spring buds...
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As the sky turns a deep blue, the buildings of "Izu Nagaoka Onsen Sanyo-so," bathed in soft light, beautifully emerge from the night garden. Amidst the tranquil atmosphere of a summer night, distinct from the deep green of the daytime, let's head to "Yuho," the dinner venue in the new building. ...
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Nestled quietly in the Izu Nagaoka area is the renowned inn, "Izu Nagaoka Onsen Sanyo-so." Having strolled through its beautiful Japanese garden during a spring stay, we returned to this place in a different season. The garden, adorned with delicate flowers in spring, is enveloped in lush greenery in summer, revealing a completely different face. ...
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A midsummer trip to Izu to celebrate my husband's 50th birthday. We returned to "Izu Nagaoka Onsen Sanyo-so" after our first visit for our wedding anniversary in spring, this time in a different season. Once again, we stayed in the "Sakae no Ma" room in the detached "Fujiuraha" cottage, where we could spend time with our beloved dog, Chocolat. In spring, the area was adorned with cherry blossoms and other spring flowers...
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This spring, we visited the Sanyo-so hot spring inn in Izu Nagaoka to celebrate our 14th wedding anniversary, our ivory anniversary. We were captivated by its historic architecture and beautiful gardens, and it made us want to return in a different season. This summer, we went back again. (See our previous article here...).
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On our way to Izu-Nagaoka, we stopped by the Nirayama Reverberatory Furnace, a World Cultural Heritage site located in Izunokuni City. Surrounded by lush green mountains and with a river flowing nearby, the tall brick tower stands out in this tranquil landscape. This place now stands as a quiet tourist spot...
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In late summer, when the summer sun still lingered strongly, on our way to Izu-Nagaoka, we stopped at "Vivra Vivre," a popular cafe with a vast 6,000-tsubo (approximately 20,000 square meter) open garden, in Kannami Town. This trip was to celebrate my husband's 50th birthday...
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Are you experiencing the problem of being unable to log in to Instagram through the app, even though you're sure your password is correct? I personally encountered this very problem after upgrading to an iPhone 17 Pro. Furthermore,...
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Our 3-night, 4-day trip to Ise-Shima, spent at "NEMU RESORT," is finally coming to an end. Our last stop was "VISON," one of Japan's largest integrated resorts. By the time we arrived at VISON, it was raining from the sky...
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