Located in Katsuragi, Mori-machi, Fukuroi City, this property boasts a vast, meticulously maintained Japanese garden and a long history of over 30 years, having been converted into accommodation by a relocated traditional Japanese house, and has continuously welcomed many celebrities and guests.Yamaha Resort Co., Ltd.One of the groups that is handled byKatsuragi Kitano Maru"san. This year,Maserati 100th AnniversaryTo celebrate the arrival of 2014 and the 21st anniversary of the founding of the Maserati Club of Japan, we will hold a commemorative owners' meeting:Maserati Day 2014The event was held at this wonderful venue, which is full of charm!
Maserati Club of Japan Chairman: Shinichi Koshiko (BORA)
Maserati Club of Japan (MCJ)This means that it is the only official club in Japan recognized by Maserati headquarters in Italy.Officially Approved Car ClubIt is a volunteer-based, independent, non-profit organization that partners with Maserati Japan Co., Ltd. to plan various events.
ladeAlthough he is a newcomer who only joined the club in November, he was appointed as the organizer for the second day of the Hamamatsu Day event as the first Hamamatsu member, and the president is...KoshiI participated in a pre-event meeting alongside club members and officers who are also volunteering. This time, I'm not only serving as an organizer but have also been asked to take photos at the last minute, so I feel a great sense of responsibility!
Thanks to the good karma of our members, the gloomy, heavy clouds that had been a concern suddenly cleared, and we were greeted by a huge rainbow stretching across the sky. It turned out to be a wonderfully warm day for outings, unusual for early winter!
entrance
Club Membership Registration
Lounge
The magnificent and vast gardens reveal their ever-changing faces throughout the seasons with trees and flowers that evoke a sense of history. The vividly colored autumn leaves and the fleeting beauty of the fallen leaves create a gentle, extraordinary sense of peace and tranquility.
Between sunset and sunset, new and old Maseratis arrived safely at Kitanomaru Parking Lot from all over the country. Classic cars that were a little unsure whether they could be driven under their own power were brought on transport trucks! Over 40 Maseratis gathered all at once!
The guest rooms at Kitano Maru are located in the Hokuriku region.Seven Japanese-style housesThe building incorporates valuable, high-quality timber salvaged from dismantled structures throughout its construction.Sakuraden, Hagiden, Fujiden, AoidenThe property is divided into four buildings, with 9 Japanese-style rooms and 40 Western-style rooms. The room my husband and I will be staying in this time isAoi-donoof"Aoi 52ndThis is a 28㎡ twin room. Enjoy the wonderful garden view from the window. Thanks to the thoughtful gesture of the club officers, a small gift has been placed in each room for all club members♪
Inside, you can enjoy a variety of items, including rare, non-commercial, independently produced DVDs and photo albums, as well as sponsored items from various Maserati-related companies!
The Kitanomaru building has three bathing areas, designed to resemble the storehouses of a traditional Japanese house.YukuraThe open-air bath overlooks the trees and stands along the courtyard.bathroomAoi-den also has a mist sauna.BathhouseYou can use the baths until 11:30 PM and from 6:00 AM.
The Maserati Day gathering was held at Kiriden. This time, more than 70 people participated, including Maserati owners who are club members, their families, and friends!
Greetings from Chairman Koshiko
Club official: Ryuichi Nagayama
Club official: Akihiro Shinoda
Glove production assistance: Mutsumi Tanaka
Member: Hisato Imaeda
Member: Masato Hayakawa
Member: Masayoshi Kobayashi
The sponsored gift wasFerrari Brut NVCheers!
Maserati Hamamatsu General Manager: Akira Sugiura
Maserati Yokohama General Manager: Masashi Muromoto
Head Chef of Kitano Maru
Dinner service begins.
5 types of appetizers
Onion gratin soup
Layered sashimi of winter yellowtail
Grilled spiny lobster and Spanish mackerel
Ezo deer pie with green pepper
Rice cooked with sakura shrimp, soup, and pickles
Kitano Maru Reika and Maserati Macarons
coffee
Alfieri Award Winner: Hisato Imaeda (Ghibli2.0GT)
The awards ceremony took place during a time of conversation as the meal settled down and the banquet reached its midpoint.Orsi Prize, Ettore Prize, Alfieri Prize, Ernesto Prize, Carlo Prize, Mario Prize, Bindo PrizeThen, the seven winners of the seven awards named after the Maserati brothers will be presented with valuable shields and trophies by Chairman Koshiko. This time, we were pleased to receive thanks for the hard work of the organizers and photographers.ladeRepresentative私also honorableCarlo PrizeI was awarded the trophy and won a magnificent one! When I was allowed to hold the trophy, I was surprised by its weight because the base is made of marble, but I am truly grateful for the warm welcome I received as a new member. Unfortunately, I cannot show you a picture of the joy I felt at the moment I received the trophy, as it is our principle not to publish mine in this web magazine...
After the awards ceremony, a rock-paper-scissors tournament was held, and the competition for sponsored prizes provided by various Maserati-related companies began! There were so many wonderful prizes, including limited edition and non-sale items, and the excitement of the rock-paper-scissors tournament spread throughout the venue. A winner was determined at each table, and the winners got to choose their prize. Thankfully, thanks to the thoughtful gesture of the MC, I, who was engrossed in taking photos, was also given a chance, and I won a prize from a supplier to the British Royal Family!AUTOGLYMI received a high-performance cleaner for wheels! Thank you!
Finally, we took a commemorative photo with everyone who participated! For some reason, Mr. Koshiko had several photos with his eyes closed... he's quite a playful person (lol). Afterwards, the party moved to Sakuraden for an optional after-party. Among the members, including my husband and me, were some who joined the club this year, and the Maserati owners were all very friendly. They warmly welcomed us as fellow lovers of the same car! (Thank you)
Camellia Room
Breakfast buffet venue
Japanese food
Breakfast at Kitanomaru is served buffet-style, offering a fusion of Japanese and Western cuisine using mainly local ingredients. Since I had been busy preparing for the second day all night, I enjoyed a light Japanese meal that was easy on the stomach.
A commemorative photo was taken with six extremely valuable and representative classic cars lined up. From left to right:First-generation Ghibli Spyder, first-generation Ghibli (red), first-generation Ghibli (blue), Sebring, Bora (red), Bora (silver)In the rapidly evolving automotive industry, many new cars boasting advanced features and high performance are being created, but it's impossible not to be captivated by cars with such distinctive designs. These cars, which are cherished and driven with meticulous care, truly embody the proud history of Maserati!
Maserati Day 2014 Katsuragi Kitano Maru
Maserati DayEntering day two!
Maserati Club of Japan
http://www.maseraticlub.jp/
Katsuragi Kitano Maru
2505-2 Ukari, Fukuroi City, Shizuoka Prefecture TEL: 0538-48-6111
http://www.katsuragi-kitanomaru.net/
