箱根・仙石原の豊かな森に溶け込むように佇む「箱根リトリート före / フォーレ」。ここは日常から少し距離を置き、本来の自分へと立ち返るような、静かで穏やかな時間が流れる大人リゾート。施設内レストラン「WOODSIDE...
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Hakone Italian Restaurant "Hakone Retreat före": An Italian restaurant in a resort hotel surrounded by the forests of Sengokuhara.
ゴールデンウィークの賑わいが落ち着き、新緑がいっそう美しく輝き始める5月中旬。澄んだ空気と、やわらかな初夏の風に誘われるように、愛犬ショコラと一緒に“初夏のワンコ旅”へ出かけました。愛車のマセラティを軽快に走らせ、浜松よ...
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Nagoya French restaurant "Reminiscence": A story that unfolds from memory to remembrance, woven with the aesthetics of lingering impressions.
Located in a quiet neighborhood of Nagoya, "Reminiscence" is a French restaurant. The name "Reminiscence" means "memory" or "recollection." As the name suggests, this restaurant...
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Izu-Nagaoka Bakery "tsumiki": Bread made with safe ingredients to connect to the children of the future.
On my way home after finishing my trip to Izu-Nagaoka Onsen, I stopped at a small bakery called "tsumiki" in Izunokuni City, in search of one of the joys of traveling: visiting bakeries. It's a quiet, detached house bakery nestled in a corner of a residential area, also serving as a residence...
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Numazu - Japanese Restaurant "Uchiura Fisheries Cooperative Direct-Operated Ikesuya": A restaurant where fishermen's wives showcase their culinary skills using fish raised in Suruga Bay.
On our way back from Izu-Nagaoka, we stopped for lunch in Numazu at "Uchiura Fisheries Cooperative Direct-Operated Ikesuya," a restaurant overlooking Uchiura Bay. The Uchiura district of Numazu City is known for boasting the highest production and shipment volume of farmed horse mackerel in Japan. The rich waters of Suruga Bay and the blessings of Mount Fuji...
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Sanyo-so, a hot spring inn in Izu-Nagaoka: A Japanese breakfast that nourishes the body, served in a bento box resembling a jewel box -8-
Bathed in the soft morning sunlight, the new wing of "Izu Nagaoka Onsen Sanyo-so" quietly reveals its outline, displaying a dignified presence. While possessing a different charm from the historic main building, it inherits the serene atmosphere of Sanyo-so, creating a beautiful morning scene...
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"Bar Kanogawa," a hidden retreat for adults, opens only on weekends at the Sanyo-so hot spring inn in Izu-Nagaoka -5-
As night quietly fell, the Izu Nagaoka Onsen Sanyo-so was enveloped in warm light. With the lingering flavors of the kaiseki meal still present in our hearts and on our tongues, we headed towards a secluded retreat for adults nestled in the back of the main building. A maid smiled softly and asked, "Would you like to see?"...
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A kaiseki meal at "Yuho" restaurant in Izu-Nagaoka's hot spring inn "Sanyo-so" to celebrate an anniversary and savor the flavors of spring -4-
A celebratory kaiseki meal at Sanyo-so "Yuho" in Izu Nagaoka Onsen. A twilight hinting at the arrival of spring. Under a sky gradually turning a soft indigo, the facade of the new building, softly illuminated, quietly emerges. On this day, we visited the historic and renowned inn, "Izu Nagaoka Onsen...".
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Izu-Nagaoka's Japanese restaurant "Genmai Restaurant Zenna" offers a one-plate lunch that nourishes the body based on the principles of healthy eating.
For our 14th wedding anniversary, our ivory anniversary, we headed to Izu Nagaoka Onsen, a hot spring resort in Izu, Shizuoka, long renowned for its excellent hot springs. Our first choice for the trip was a meal to nourish our bodies from within. We visited a restaurant specializing in a dietary style centered around brown rice...
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Hakone Sengokuhara "Tempura Minori" - Freshly fried tempura from a famous food truck in the Sengokuhara pampas grass field.
Near the golden, swaying pampas grass fields of Sengokuhara in Hakone, there's a little-known but popular food truck. It's called "Tempura Minori," and it specializes in freshly fried tempura. It's located in the paid parking lot in front of the Tokiwa Shoten Sengokuhara branch liquor store...
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Hakone Miyagino "nol hakone myojindai -6-" Morning Buffet to nourish your body
Nestled in the tranquil Miyagino area of Hakone during winter, "nol hakone myojindai" offers a peaceful start to the day. Miyagino, surrounded by mountains, is enveloped in crisp, clear air, and the day begins quietly. Stepping into the courtyard, you'll be greeted by the gentle glow of the rising sun from the mountains...
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Hakone Miyagino "nol hakone myojindai -4-" A blissful dinner course to soothe mind and body.
During my recent winter trip to Hakone, I visited "nol hakone myojindai." In the evening, as the clear winter sky slowly transitioned to a deep blue, the entrance was illuminated with warm, inviting lights that seemed to gently embrace the blue sky...
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