Atami Birthday Trip (1) (1) "Akao Herb & Rose Garden" Hana no Rakuen and Kuma Kengo's superb view café "COEDA HOUSE"

Located on a hill overlooking Sagami Bay、As a flower paradise dotted with 12 kinds of theme gardens full of individuality, mainly herbs and roses collected from all over the world、It is also a famous place for sightseeing in Atami"Akao Herb & Rose Garden (ACAO HERB&ROSE GARDEN）」！

This is "Atami City".Akao Spa & Resort (ACAO SPA&RESORT）Has been operated、It was announced that the company had closed the business of "Hotel New Akao" opened in 1973 in November this year.、Hotel Akao (Royal Wing) on the premises of the company and this tourist garden "Akao Herb & Rose Garden" are continuing to operate!

Taking advantage of the natural topography and mountain slopes、Spring where you can love local cherry blossoms and rape blossoms、A paradise of herbs and roses that can be appreciated throughout the four seasons、In the magnificent beautiful scenery with the sea as a borrowed view、Tokyo Dome 13 (200,000 tsubo)：6610,000 square meters) of grand size!

Here you will、Japan's leading architectsKengo KumaHe is responsible for the design、A café with a view of the sea and skyCOEDA HOUSE"And、The most purpose I visited here this time is here!

Autumn fine weather in early November blessed with perfect sunny weather。
Pets are allowed in the garden、Let's come to the best location that you can enjoy with your dog Chocolat!

Click here for the entrance!

At the entrance, the theme is "a little fashionable herb life"Herb House"And、A wide variety of herbal goods are available.、You can get items that are indispensable for beauty and relaxation!

Also、"Herb Workshop"Now、There is also a workshop where you can enjoy handmade experience using natural materials such as herbs、"Herbal Soap Making" and "Herbal Nail Oil Experience"、Including experiences such as "making herbal kneading perfumes"、You can enjoy a limited menu that appears according to the season!

There is an Italian restaurant "Restaurant MILLE FIORE" with an ocean view overlooking Sagami Bay.、You can enjoy Italian cuisine casually with a menu structure centered on pasta lunch using local ingredients!
This restaurant has a terrace seat at the entrance.、You can also enjoy your meal with your pet!

Flowers that can be enjoyed even in autumn are in full bloom、The park full of greenery is a space that shines as a shooting spot no matter where you cut it out、Full of wonderful approaches that tickle the girl's heart!

Let's pay the entrance fee at the entrance window! Because this time is within the period of 3/1 to 11/30、Adults 1,500 yen (child 800 yen)、15Group discounts are applied for groups of 100 or more。Now that it entered the winter season, it is within the period of 12/1 to 2/28、It is slightly cheaper at 1,200 yen for adults (600 yen for children)!

Since the park is vast, you can take the park's dedicated shuttle bus to the hill.。You can ride with a dog the size of the shuttle bus that can be held on your lap!　In the car、It is also a nice service to guide you through the features and highlights of the park!

About 1km away from the shuttle bus after a few minutes of getting on the bus。Although it is a steep slope、If you are confident in your legs or for walking, you can also come up on foot。You can see Sagami Bay in the back from the hill、We also saw a Japanese-style garden and "COEDA HOUSE"! Beyond that, there is an observation deck with a superb view, so let's walk!

After getting off the shuttle bus,Soga Asama Shrine"So、First of all, from worship!

This shrine symbolizes the bonds of family, husband and wife, and friendship.、Originally, "Oyama Gionjin" was enshrined at a shrine called Soga Shrine,、After that, "Kihanano Sakuya Bimoni no (Konosakuya Hime Mikoto)" is enshrined、It is renamed the current "Soga Asama Shrine"。

Visit the god enshrined in the main shrine to pray for peace on a Trip to Atami with "Two-bowed two applause bows"。

Walking is my favorite chocolat、When it comes to the steps with a stride on a mountain slope、It seemed a little scary, so I couldn't proceed.、I'll hold you down and get off!

You can see it in front of you while strolling in the garden.COEDA HOUSEIt is a feeling that goes down to the goal!

On the way、A bronze statue of Mr. "Kuranosuke Akao", the founder of Hotel New Akao, was installed。Mr. Kuranosuke Akao's business、26At the age of、Married to the daughter of a dried fish shop in front of Atami Station、It all started when I started Akao Shoten while borrowing money.。Business is thriving.、It is said that he earned 15 times the borrowed amount (5 million yen at that time) in one year.。Quire、I began to think, "I want to do a big project that takes a lifetime because I may have a hard time"、Atami Onsen is also recovering、Keep an eye on the ryokan and hotel business、I decided to leave Akao Shoten and do an inn.、In March 1954, we opened "Akao Ryokan" with 12 guest rooms.、In 1961, we started operating "Akao Hotel"、In 1963, I purchased a lot of land for "Nishikigaura", which was a strong desire、We started by caring for rough places with the hands of employees.、Hotel New Akao opened in 1973、Over the years of half a century, we have made great strides as a group company.、We have built up the current "Principal State of Akao Resort"。

Japanese-style Japanese garden "Tensho" overlooking Sagami Bay from a hill spreads out! On this day, staff were setting up a light-up for the night walk event "ACAO FOREST NIGHT WALK" starting from 11/17 (Friday)。Starting point at Soga Asama Shrine in the park、Walking along the course in the park illuminating the road with the lantern that made a wish、It became an event to raise a wish in "Shade Garden" of the goal point、It is planned to want you to taste the charm and nature of the park that shows a face different from the daytime!

This is the founder, Mr. Kuranosuke Akao, in awe of nature.、We have built a dry landscape-type garden that makes use of the beauty and view of nature.。In the center of the garden、There is the world's largest bonsai "Phoenix Pine"、The age of the tree is estimated to be 200 years.、Height is about 5m、Width about 13m、Circumference about 35m、Weighing about 7 tons、Its enormity and the rise of a splendid branch、I feel the bravery as if it were a tank、I will be overwhelmed by the power!

And、This café overlooks the sea and skyCOEDA HOUSE」！
Cover the whole surface with glass、Clear view with a sense of openness、Based on the concept of "creating a space that resonates with nature",Kengo KumaAsked mr. design。What is the store name "COEDA HOUSE"?、"CO" and small branch "EDA" meaning "collect" gather、It is named because it represents a big tree.、In addition、"COEDA" also means "people gather under the tree"!

In the center of the glass-walled store、A small branch is aimed at building like a big tree、49 layers of 800-year-old Alaskan cypress are piled up.、As many as 1,500 trees are used as pillars to support the structure of the building! Nails are not visible in the building by using a special method of "extended resin anchor method" that demonstrates resistance by fixing it with resin through reinforcing bars to wood、The appearance that snuggles up to its natural shape、It's like a big tree where people can get peace!

In addition to table seats, the inside of the store、Counter seats facing the glass are also available.、You can fully enjoy the scenery while staying indoors!

The wood terrace with a view is open to pets.、I'm going to take a rest with chocolat!

"COEDA HOUSE"Now、The menu of original sweets has been developed、A world-renowned pastry chefHirohiro TsujiguchiMr.LE MUSEE DE H (Le Musée de Ash)"a pastry chef wields arms inKoji FujiiMr. has been produced!

Tart fromage "Atami Tart Fromage Orange (310 yen)" using atami orange and "Atami Tart Fromage Rose (330 yen)" for a limited time、In addition to limited menus that can only be tasted here, such as "Rose Ice Cream (600 yen)"、Baumkuchen "COEDA KUCHEN", a menu dedicated to takeout, seems to be popular as a souvenir!

This is only available for sweets and drinks menus.、Meals are only available at the restaurant at the entrance.。
(*Food and drinks are not allowed.
This time the、Sweets have a different purpose、From the drink menu, we ask for things that are not too sweet and order!

"Gogumi Sencha Scarlet Summer (550 yen)"
"Lavender Lemon Squash (630 yen)"

Using Shizuoka Tea、"Gogumi Sencha Scarlet Summer", a fragrant blended tea blended with rose red and lavender with ginger、Add lemon to homemade lavender syrup、Original "Lavender Lemon Squash" divided by soda。The color that shines in the blue sky is refreshing and it is a cute drink with dried flowers、Both will be mixed well with straws!

The observation deck is very popular as a shooting spot! When you stand on、It is possible to shoot with endless horizons! To maintain the landscape、Because there is no kind of handrail or fence、Be careful at your feet!

Enjoy a panoramic view of Sagami Bay where you can enjoy the refreshing blue sky and the deep shades of the blue sea! for a while to forget the time、Admire the majestic sea and sky、You can enjoy the flow of time to feel slowly!

If you go along the promenade, there is a cape called "Couple Cape"、There is a "bell" beyond that、If you come with a couple, please try to ring together by all means♪
Neither of us is worth the year.、I've been ringing (laughs)

In the Park、SnS shine spots are scattered、The installation of the camera stand etc. are thoroughly carried out!
This is the most popular "flying swing" in the park!

The swing installed on the cape、Shake vigorously with a run、by shooting to fuel the moment when it reaches a high position from below、It's like a swing in the air that looks like you're flying in the sky! There is no non-slip on the seat surface, it is smooth、One piece fabric slipped、I had a hard time taking it to a very high position.。Remembering my childhood、I was able to enjoy the view from the swing that I shook with all my strength while I was out of breath!

If you go further down from the "flying swing"、"Hammocks by the sea" are installed beyond!

The rope-shaped hammock、If you are calling a skirt, it is a little hard to ride、If you get on, this is the one。After that, it is recommended to leave yourself on the rope and weakness! I'm lying down.、You can just feel the magnificent sea spreading in front of you、It's okay to lie on your back and integrate with the sky、It is the ultimate comfort spot in the park!

Chocolat shakes her hair in the sea breeze、He seemed to enjoy the time on the hammock while relaxing very much!

There is also such a photogenic spot because it is a place facing the sea!
In "Frame House",、A camera stand is installed so that you can take photos that shine in front of the clear blue ocean! Chocolat's camera's line of sight could not be subtly contained.、I was able to take a splendid family photo♪ it is a spot that is extremely popular with young girls and couples!

This is the entrance of "English Rose Garden" where roses and perennial grass are mixed!

If you go along the entrance with bricks,、A rose garden with beautiful performances of inn root grass that goes well with English rose spreads out!
The best time to see roses is in spring and autumn.、Although the number of roses inevitably decreases in early winter、Flowers that can be enjoyed even in winter are planted、Take a stroll through the well-maintained gardens!

"Red-eared herbs"&Design supervision of "Rose Garden"、Planting is、Landscape Designer'sNobuo ShirasagoMr. Is Working。Its characteristics are、Taking advantage of the hills of nature、A place dotted with gardens in a magnificent beautiful scenery with the sea as a borrowed view。It is not a modern rose with a strong color tone called hybrid tea here.、Old roses and English roses in light colors that harmonize with the surroundings、The tree roses are planted.。Also、We have mixed planting perennial plants such as jikitaris and lupinus as supporting roles that complement the roses、By adding the majestic scenery in the background、No matter where you cut it out、A beautiful rose garden like a painting spreads out、You can take a leisurely stroll through them!

On the way back, down the slope、40You can take a walk around the park for ~60 minutes.、On the way、If you raise your hand to the pistoning shuttle bus and send a signal of your hope to ride、Because it is possible to get on as it is and get down、Please enjoy at your own pace without overdoing it!

Akao Herb becomes a popular tourist attraction in Atami&I spent about half a day at the Rose Garden.、Including the healing garden where flowers bloom throughout the four seasons、"Soga Asama Shrine" as a power spot and "COEDA HOUSE" café where you can enjoy a superb view、SnS-worthy shooting spots, etc.、Have more fun than you imagined.、It was a memorable day! It is one of the tourist attractions that I would definitely recommend when you visit Atami!

Akao Herb & Rose Garden (ACAO HERB&ROSE GARDEN）
Address：1027-8 Kamitaga, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture
TEL：0557-82-1221
Opening hours：9：00-17：00(Last admission 16:00-、129 from Monday to January:00~ 16:00(Last admission 15：30-
Closed:：11Every Tuesday from Monday to March
*Open on national holidays and year-end and New Year holidays from December 28 to January 5 (Note：There is a possibility that the park will be temporarily closed in case of stormy weather)
Parking lot：100Equipped with a stand (free of charge)
Pets：passable
http://www.garden-akao.com/

COEDA HOUSE
Address：Akao Herb & Rose Garden, 1027-8 Kamitaga, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture
TEL：0557-82-1221
Hours of operation：9:30~ 16:00(L. O.)、12Monday to January：9:30-15:30(L. O.)
Closed on Mondays：According to the regular holiday of the garden
Parking lot：100Equipped with a stand (free of charge)
Pets：Terrace seats allowed
http://www.garden-akao.com/facilities/