Through an introduction from Daisuke Matsumiya, the representative and manager of the operating company of the Kamakura Kokon, a traditional Japanese house hotel in Kamakura, I met Mr. and Mrs. Kunihisa and Tomoko Ueno, and we decided to hold an early Christmas party at their home!.
...Hamamatsu eel "Hamanako Unagi Daidara" - Fluffy and melt-in-your-mouth eel and egg rice bowl set, steamed in the Kanto style.”
"Hamanako Unagi Daidara," a restaurant serving fluffy eel steamed in the Kanto style using eels from Lake Hamana, opened in Kamoe on November 22, 2020! The owner, Mr. Ito, has dedicated approximately 15 years to the culinary world, primarily working in hotels and izakayas. His grandfather originally owned an eel farm...
...Kikugawa French restaurant "Savaka" is a hidden gem of a game meat restaurant nestled in the small, rural village of Sabaka.
A special dinner at "Cavak," a hidden gem of a French restaurant nestled in the small, rural village of "Sabaka," along the Sabaka River that flows through the Kikugawa mountain valley! On this day, we enjoyed a meal at "Pâtisserie Ab..." from Hamamatsu.
...Atami Birthday Trip ①② "Kiito - Raw Silk - Japanese Chestnut Confectionery" A 1mm Japanese chestnut mont blanc with reduced sweetness, showcasing the rich aroma and deep flavor of chestnuts.
Atami Ginza Shopping Street exudes a nostalgic Showa-era atmosphere. Currently, many new shops have opened in vacant buildings, including the popular gelato shop "La DOPPIETTA" and the second branch of "Atami Pudding," famous for its hippo logo...
...Atami Birthday Trip ①① "Akao Herb & Rose Garden" - A paradise of flowers and "COEDA HOUSE," a cafe with a spectacular view designed by Kengo Kuma.
Located on a hill overlooking Sagami Bay, the ACAO HERB&ROSE GARÇONS is a floral paradise featuring 12 unique themed gardens centered around herbs and roses collected from around the world, and has become a popular tourist spot in Atami.
...Atami Birthday Trip ⑩ "Furuya Ryokan" A Japanese breakfast with ingredients unique to Atami, gentle on the stomach, and carefully selected coffee.
A peaceful morning awaits in Room 624, a detached building at Furuya Ryokan, Atami's oldest and most historic inn, which reopened in July 2021. The room features a 12.5 tatami mat room with a private open-air cypress wood bath. The private open-air bath, made of natural cypress wood, offers a relaxing soak...
...Atami Birthday Trip ⑨ "Furuya Ryokan" Authentic Kyoto-style kaiseki cuisine featuring seasonal ingredients carefully selected for their flavor.
At Furuya Ryokan, a hot spring inn in Atami Onsen boasting a history of over 200 years since its founding in 1806, head chef Kazuyoshi Taneda, originally from Miyazaki Prefecture, uses carefully selected ingredients from all over Japan, incorporating new ideas while remaining committed to traditional Japanese cuisine...
...Atami Birthday Trip ⑧ "Furuya Ryokan" - A newly renovated, exquisite detached building of Atami's most prestigious and long-established inn.
Furuya Ryokan, a renowned and long-established inn in Atami, boasts a history of over 200 years, having been founded in 1806. Located in the heart of Atami city, it offers a tranquil and peaceful stay, featuring hot springs using the natural spring water of "Seizaemon no Yu," one of Atami's seven famous hot springs, and authentic Kyoto-style kaiseki cuisine...
...Atami Birthday Trip #7: "Blue Nine Cafe" - A pet-friendly dining cafe featuring wines carefully selected by a sommelier.
Blue Nine Cafe, a dining cafe located just a few minutes' walk from Atami Sun Beach, offers wines carefully selected by a senior sommelier and original menus supervised by a French chef. It reopened in July 2020 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic...
...Atami Birthday Trip⑥ "88tees CAFE" A cafe directly operated by a popular Hawaiian brand in front of Atami Sun Beach
88tees CAFE is a cafe directly operated by the popular Hawaiian brand "88tees." Located in a prime location in front of Atami Sun Beach, it offers Hawaiian cuisine that evokes a resort atmosphere, while also selling Hawaiian T-shirts and other goods directly imported from Hawaii...
...Atami Birthday Trip ⑤ "Atami Nagisa-cho - Osakana Donburi Bistro" A lively izakaya dining experience that leaves you with wonderful memories.
We headed to "Atami Nagisa-cho Osakana Donburi Bistro," a particularly lively restaurant in Nagisa-cho, right in front of Atami Sun Beach! Operating under the concept of "making fun memories the best souvenir," the restaurant, as its name suggests, offers a wide variety of donburi (rice bowl) dishes, overflowing with delicious food...
...Atami Birthday Trip ④ "Enoteca Manifatura" A hidden gem of a wine bar where Atami's wine lovers gather.
ENOTECA MANIFATTURA, located within walking distance of Atami Station, can be seen by turning left onto the bus street after passing through the Nakamise shopping arcade in front of Atami Station. It's a revival of the famous Atami restaurant "Bistro..." which closed due to the building's deterioration.
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