「伊豆長岡温泉 三養荘」をチェックアウトした後は、今回の旅の相棒、愛車のポルシェ911 Carrera(991.2)に乗り込み、西伊豆へ。 緑豊かな山道から、やがて青く広がる駿河湾へ。移りゆく景色を楽しみながら、山から海...
...Izu Nagaoka, Onsen Ryokan "Sanyo-so -6-": Choosing travel memories and bidding farewell to the summer garden.
Our peaceful stay at the Izu Nagaoka Onsen Sanyo-so is finally coming to an end. Let's head to Lounge Aoi, a place we visited last time, to choose some souvenirs to remember our trip. Lounge Aoi, like the new building, was designed by architect Togo Murano...
...Sanyo-so -5-, a hot spring inn in Izu-Nagaoka, offers a delightful Japanese breakfast in a 120% bento box, perfect for a summer morning.
The morning at Izu Nagaoka Onsen Sanyo-so began with the dazzling summer sunshine. We walked slowly through the shade of the trees towards the breakfast area in the new building. The lush green leaves softened the strong sunlight, and the deep green of the summer garden lingered beneath our feet, hinting at the coming spring buds...
...Izu Nagaoka Onsen Ryokan "Sanyo-4": Kaiseki cuisine at "Yuho" to celebrate a birthday and savor the flavors of summer.
As the sky turns a deep blue, the buildings of "Izu Nagaoka Onsen Sanyo-so," bathed in soft light, beautifully emerge from the night garden. Amidst the tranquil atmosphere of a summer night, distinct from the deep green of the daytime, let's head to "Yuho," the dinner venue in the new building. ...
...Sanyo-so -3-, a hot spring inn in Izu-Nagaoka: A strolling garden in summer, where every step is a different view amidst the deep greenery.
Nestled quietly in the Izu Nagaoka area is the renowned inn, "Izu Nagaoka Onsen Sanyo-so." Having strolled through its beautiful Japanese garden during a spring stay, we returned to this place in a different season. The garden, adorned with delicate flowers in spring, is enveloped in lush greenery in summer, revealing a completely different face. ...
...Izu Nagaoka Onsen Ryokan "Sanyo-so -2-": A peaceful hot spring retreat amidst the summer greenery.
A midsummer trip to Izu to celebrate my husband's 50th birthday. We returned to "Izu Nagaoka Onsen Sanyo-so" after our first visit for our wedding anniversary in spring, this time in a different season. Once again, we stayed in the "Sakae no Ma" room in the detached "Fujiuraha" cottage, where we could spend time with our beloved dog, Chocolat. In spring, the area was adorned with cherry blossoms and other spring flowers...
...A memorable 50th birthday trip surrounded by lush greenery at the Sanyo-so hot spring inn in Izu-Nagaoka.
This spring, we visited the Sanyo-so hot spring inn in Izu Nagaoka to celebrate our 14th wedding anniversary, our ivory anniversary. We were captivated by its historic architecture and beautiful gardens, and it made us want to return in a different season. This summer, we went back again. (See our previous article here...).
...Visiting the Nirayama Reflection Road, a World Cultural Heritage Site in Izu, and exploring the aspirations of Hidetatsu Egawa, who led Japan towards modernization during the late Edo period.
On our way to Izu-Nagaoka, we stopped by the Nirayama Reverberatory Furnace, a World Cultural Heritage site located in Izunokuni City. Surrounded by lush green mountains and with a river flowing nearby, the tall brick tower stands out in this tranquil landscape. This place now stands as a quiet tourist spot...
...Vibra Vivre, a cafe in Kannami, Izu, is an open garden cafe spanning 6,000 tsubo (approximately 20,000 square meters) with views of Mt. Fuji.
In late summer, when the summer sun still lingered strongly, on our way to Izu-Nagaoka, we stopped at "Vivra Vivre," a popular cafe with a vast 6,000-tsubo (approximately 20,000 square meter) open garden, in Kannami Town. This trip was to celebrate my husband's 50th birthday...
...A shopping trip to add to your favorites at "VISON," Japan's largest integrated resort in Taki, Mie Prefecture.
Our 3-night, 4-day trip to Ise-Shima, spent at "NEMU RESORT," is finally coming to an end. Our last stop was "VISON," one of Japan's largest integrated resorts. By the time we arrived at VISON, it was raining from the sky...
...At the hotel shop in Shima, Mie Prefecture, "NEMU RESORT-17-", choose a souvenir to remember your trip before saying goodbye.
Our 3-night, 4-day stay at "NEMU RESORT," blessed with the rich nature of Ise-Shima National Park and Ago Bay, has finally come to an end. Before checking out, we headed to the back of the hotel's front desk...
...Mie, Shima "NEMU RESORT-16-": A Japanese and Western buffet at "Restaurant Satoumi" to brighten your morning.
The morning of our final day at "NEMU RESORT," nestled in the forest. Our 3-night, 4-day stay had finally come to an end. Looking up above the hotel entrance, I noticed a large sacred rope and a wooden plaque bearing the inscription "Descendants of Somin Shorai." ...
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