A drive to Lake Kawaguchi in autumn, heading for a bakery I've been curious about. Enjoying an autumn trip to Lake Kawaguchi with my beloved dog, Chocolat. While admiring the beautiful scenery at the foot of Mt. Fuji, we headed to a bakery that I'd been wanting to visit, as the trip came to an end. Enjoying the lakeside scenery, I was drawn to...
...A trip to Lake Kawaguchi in Yamanashi: 'Forest Village - 10' - A forest morning spent on the terrace with your dog and a luxurious buffet.
The sky is painted in the colors of the sunrise, and the private terrace is surrounded by forest. It's the morning of the third day of our stay at "FOREST VILLAGE," nestled in the lush forests at the foot of Mt. Fuji. Finally, it's the last day of our trip. Outside the window of our room, the sunrise...
...A luxurious evening enjoying a teppanyaki dinner paired with wine at "Forest Village -9-" in Kawaguchiko, Yamanashi.
Bathed in the twilight, the forest at the foot of Mt. Fuji quietly changes its appearance. "FOREST VILLAGE" is nestled in the rich nature at the foot of Mt. Fuji. As dusk approaches, the light enveloping the forest gradually softens, and the sky takes on the fantastical blue hues of twilight...
...Yamanashi/Kawaguchiko Trip: Enjoy a galette & quiche lunch on the terrace at 'Cafe Hanenoha' with your dog.
With its eye-catching, chic blue exterior, this hidden gem of a cafe in Okukawaguchiko, Fujikawaguchiko Town, is perfect for a peaceful morning stroll with your beloved dog, Chocolat. Afterwards, enjoy lunch at the galette and quiche cafe, "cafe Hanenoha"...
...Yamanashi/Kawaguchiko Trip: Forest Village - 5 - A luxurious breakfast buffet to enjoy the morning in the forest.
A refreshing autumn morning, enveloped in the tranquility of the forest and the chirping of birds. A refreshing autumn morning awaits at "FOREST VILLAGE." In stark contrast to the fantastical forest scenery of last night, the forest bathed in morning light reveals a bright and serene appearance...
...Yamanashi/Kawaguchiko Trip: Forest Village -4- - A blissful dinner at a teppanyaki restaurant
One of the joys of a trip to FOREST VILLAGE, a resort surrounded by forest, is dinner time. For this dinner, we ate at SALON de FOREST, a restaurant nestled deep within the grounds...
...Yamanashi/Kawaguchiko Trip: Pizza Lunch at "BRAND NEW DAY COFFEE" Cafe in Fuji Oishi Hana Terrace
On the first day of our autumn trip to Lake Kawaguchi, we visited Fuji Oishi Hana Terrace, a complex located on the north shore of Lake Kawaguchi, adjacent to Oishi Park. With its beautiful white walls and cobblestone streets, it's a delightful spot for strolling, dotted with unique shops and cafes. The company operates stores in Yamanashi and Gifu prefectures...
...Enjoy the summer heat with the summer-only "strawberry gelato" at the famous crepe shop in Izu's "Ichigo Plaza" during your drive.
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...
...Sanyo-so -5-, a hot spring inn in Izu-Nagaoka, offers a delightful Japanese breakfast in a 120% bento box, perfect for a summer morning.
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...
...Izu Nagaoka Onsen Ryokan "Sanyo-4": Kaiseki cuisine at "Yuho" to celebrate a birthday and savor the flavors of summer.
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. ...
...Vibra Vivre, a cafe in Kannami, Izu, is an open garden cafe spanning 6,000 tsubo (approximately 20,000 square meters) with views of Mt. Fuji.
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...
...Mie, Shima "NEMU RESORT-16-": A Japanese and Western buffet at "Restaurant Satoumi" to brighten your morning.
The morning of our final day at "NEMU RESORT," nestled in the forest. Our 3-night, 4-day stay had finally come to an end. Looking up above the hotel entrance, I noticed a large sacred rope and a wooden plaque bearing the inscription "Descendants of Somin Shorai." ...
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