Shuzenji Onsen, known as the oldest hot spring in Izu, is a charming town where the atmosphere of a hot spring resort harmonizes with abundant nature. The hot spring town revolves around Shuzenji Temple, founded by Kobo Daishi Kukai, the founder of the Shingon sect of Buddhism. This time, we are visiting again to celebrate my husband's birthday. The hot spring town is...
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Shuzenji Onsen, said to have been discovered approximately 1200 years ago by Kobo Daishi Kukai, is known as "the oldest hot spring in Izu" and has a long history as a representative hot spring town of Izu, a region famous for its hot springs. For my husband's birthday trip, we chose this historic Shuzenji...
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愛犬ショコラの6歳のバースデー旅行で訪れた箱根旅。旅の最終地となった芦ノ湖エリアで、今回どうしても立ち寄りたかったお店が、こちらのクラフトチーズケーキ専門店「HAKONE CHEESE TERRACE / 箱根チーズテラ...
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After enjoying the gourmet food and sightseeing in Hakone Yumoto, take a short trip to Lake Ashi, a scenic spot that is a symbol of Hakone. The large torii gate spanning National Route 1 is the first torii gate of Hakone Shrine, rebuilt in 1993 to commemorate the marriage of the Crown Prince (now Emperor)...
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Hakone Yumoto is considered the gateway to Hakone tourism. This charming hot spring town is a treasure trove of street food, with numerous famous shops and stalls scattered along the river and in the arcades! This time, I visited some of Hakone Yumoto's popular street food spots with my beloved dog, Chocolat, so I'll introduce some of the must-try foods...
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Awaken to the soft light streaming in through the window at Laforet Hakone Gora Yunosu Ayakan, a tranquil hot spring inn in Hakone Gora. Enjoy a blissful morning bath in your room's open-air bath, feeling the pleasant breeze. From the new building "Ayakan" to the main building's 1st floor...
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A stay at Laforet Hakone Gora Yunosu Ayakan, a hot spring inn that harmonizes with the nature of Hakone Gora. This evening, we'll enjoy a special summer dinner course at the Shunsai Kura restaurant in the main building. We'll leave our dog, Chocolat, in the room while we head to the main building...
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Following our introduction to the main building of Laforet Hakone Gora Yunosu, a hot spring inn in Hakone Gora, this time we'll be sharing our experience staying in the new building, "AYANOKAN," which just opened in January 2024. While inheriting the tranquility of the main building, it offers an even more private stay...
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Nestled amidst the lush natural beauty of Hakone-Gora, Laforet Hakone Gora Yunosu is a tranquil hot spring inn. For our beloved dog Chocolat's 6th birthday trip, we chose the inn's newer wing, Ayakan, but before that, let me introduce the main building...
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Just a two-minute walk from Hakone-Gora Station, COFFEE CAMP, a popular cafe housed in a renovated former agricultural cooperative building, offers a peaceful and relaxing time with its aromatic, freshly roasted coffee...
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我が家の愛犬ショコラの6歳のお誕生日を祝うバースデー旅行は、人気の温泉街で夏の避暑地でもある「箱根旅」へ。昼前ということもあり、愛車を今回の宿泊先「ラフォーレ箱根強羅 湯の棲 綾館」に預け、強羅駅までやってきました！ 強...
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Bentenjima Island in Maisaka Town, one of Lake Hamana's resort areas, is bustling with tourists enjoying swimming, fishing, clam digging, sightseeing boats, hot springs, and fireworks. This particular day, being the day before "Doyo no Ushi no Hi" (a traditional day for eating eel), featured fresh seafood harvested locally from Lake Hamana...
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