A refreshing morning begins with soft sunlight streaming in and birdsong chirping. Waking up at "Shuzenji Kizuna+" in Izu completely soothes away the fatigue of travel, providing a truly invigorating moment. Breakfast, like dinner, is served in our room, and we requested it for 8 AM...
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As dusk begins to fall and Shuzenji is enveloped in silence, the soft lights of Izu's "Shuzenji Kizuna+" begin to flicker, preparing the anticipation for the meal to come. The dishes, enjoyed while surrendering to the tranquil scenery, are the main course of this trip...
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Izu's "Shuzenji Kizuna+" is a dog-first inn designed with the time spent with your beloved dog as the top priority. The grounds include a vast outdoor dog run for dogs to enjoy, an indoor dog run where they can play regardless of the weather, and even separate footbaths for both people and dogs...
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Located in the heart of the Izu Peninsula, Shuzenji is a historic hot spring town. I recently stayed at "Shuzenji Kizuna+", a dog-friendly inn situated in a prime location within walking distance of the town's central bamboo grove path. I had previously stayed there with my dog...
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Following the renovation of the Shuzenji Onsen bus stop, a café called "MatoKa," which also houses a Baumkuchen workshop, opened next to the bus stop on December 19, 2024. The 43-year-old bus stop had become dilapidated, and the café opened as a way to provide a relaxing space for visitors...
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"Takenosato Mizuguchi," a gazebo-style tea house, stands at the entrance to the popular "Bamboo Grove Path" in the Shuzenji Onsen hot spring town. Surrounded by the clear waters of the Katsura River and the lush greenery of the bamboo grove, it's a space where you can enjoy a pleasant break during your stroll, feeling as if you're embraced by nature. A refreshing breeze...
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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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