Atami Birthday Trip ① "Garden Cafe Ripple" A stylish pet-friendly cafe where you can relax amidst the gentle murmur of the Kinomiya stream.

As autumn deepens and the trees shed their leaves, glimpses of colorful autumn foliage can be seen here and there in the mountains across Japan. Although things are finally starting to calm down, the COVID-19 pandemic still poses a serious threat, so I've decided against an overseas trip for my birthday this year and will instead travel within Japan, specifically within my prefecture...

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After relocating, "Tempura Naruse" will host an event to savor the craftsmanship of Takeshi Shimura, a tempura chef that Shizuoka is proud of.

I was fortunate enough to be invited to Tempura Naruse in Shizuoka, a restaurant renowned for being incredibly difficult to get a reservation at and attracting gourmets from all over Japan. The restaurant is located next to Asama Shrine, and is said to have been built by Ota Dokan, a samurai from the late Muromachi period known for constructing Edo Castle...

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Kosei "Asashio Inn," a restaurant on the shores of Lake Hamana, offers a breakfast that energizes you for the day, with views of Bentenjima Island. (Part 3)

I spent the early morning at "Katsugyo no Yado Asashio," a scenic inn on the shores of Lake Hamana, overlooking Bentenjima Island, a popular tourist spot and power spot on Lake Hamana. A short trip to the nearby Bentenjima Seaside Park reveals the beautifully curved Hamana Bridge and the stunning gradient of colors before sunrise...

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Kosei "Asashio, a Inn specializing in fresh seafood": Enjoy fresh seafood meals while overlooking Bentenjima Island from the shores of Lake Hamana (Part 2)

Nestled on the scenic shores of Lake Hamana, overlooking Bentenjima Island—a popular tourist spot and power spot on Lake Hamana—"Katsugyo no Yado Asashio" is a guesthouse that was started by the previous owner, Masahiro Yamada, as a fishing boat business. The current owner, Keisuke Yamada, also honed his skills at a Japanese restaurant...

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Asashio, a lodging specializing in fresh seafood, is located on the shores of Lake Hamana, offering guests the chance to enjoy fresh seafood while overlooking Bentenjima Island.

Located on the scenic shores of Lake Hamana, overlooking Bentenjima Island—a popular tourist spot and power spot on Lake Hamana—"Asashio," a ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) where you can enjoy fresh dishes made primarily with local, live fish! Established in the 1960s as a fishing boat business by the previous owner, Masaru Yamada...

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