Take a break at "Takenosato Mizuguchi" in Shuzenji, Izu, a tea house surrounded by the gentle murmur of the Katsura River and a bamboo grove, offering a refreshing atmosphere.

"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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Izu/Shuzenji: "A Tour of 2-Star Restaurants in the Michelin Green Guide Japan - Part Two" Birthday Trip 2025

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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Hakone Yumoto "Food Tour Special": Enjoy the hot spring town's gourmet food while feeling the coolness along the river in Hakone Yumoto

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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