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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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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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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Yokoyama Observatory is a renowned viewpoint offering panoramic views of the beautiful scenery of Ise-Shima National Park and Ago Bay. Located on Yokoyama Mountain, 203 meters above sea level, in Ugata, Ago-cho, Shima City, Mie Prefecture, in the southern part of the Shima Peninsula, the observatory's name comes from the fact that this mountain is visible from offshore...
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Blessed with fine weather, the patio of the Garden Wing at Miyako Resort Shima Bayside Terrace is enveloped in a beauty that makes you feel as if you've wandered into a foreign palace. The hotel's check-out time is a leisurely 11:00 AM, allowing you to create lasting memories with your beloved dog...
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Under the dawn sky, at the Miyako Resort Shima Bayside Terrace in Shima City, Mie Prefecture, the birdsong creates a quiet rhythm, and the breath of life can be felt even in the silence, making for a refreshing start to the day. Feeling the light streaming in through the curtains, you can look out the window...
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As night falls quietly, dinner service begins at the French restaurant "Marena SHIMSA" at the Miyako Resort Shima Bayside Terrace, a resort hotel in Shima City, Mie Prefecture. The garden wintry, with its romantic atmosphere, sparkles even more...
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The Miyako Resort Shima Bayside Terrace in Shima City, Mie Prefecture, exudes an atmosphere reminiscent of a foreign land, offering breathtaking views of Ago Bay and soothing Southern European architectural beauty. Let's explore the hotel's facilities while enjoying a stroll through its expansive garden area...
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