Take a break at "Takenosato Mizuguchi" in Shuzenji, Izu, a tea house surrounded by the gentle murmur of the Katsura River and a bamboo grove, offering a refreshing atmosphere.

"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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Hakone Yumoto "Food Tour Special": Enjoy the hot spring town's gourmet food while feeling the coolness along the river in Hakone Yumoto

Hakone Yumoto is considered the gateway to Hakone tourism. This charming hot spring town is a treasure trove of street food, with numerous famous shops and stalls scattered along the river and in the arcades! This time, I visited some of Hakone Yumoto's popular street food spots with my beloved dog, Chocolat, so I'll introduce some of the must-try foods...

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Hamamatsu/Lake Hamana "Bentenjima Yamamoto-tei": Enjoy eel from Lake Hamana while overlooking Lake Hamana on the Day of the Ox in summer.

Bentenjima Island in Maisaka Town, one of Lake Hamana's resort areas, is bustling with tourists enjoying swimming, fishing, clam digging, sightseeing boats, hot springs, and fireworks. This particular day, being the day before "Doyo no Ushi no Hi" (a traditional day for eating eel), featured fresh seafood harvested locally from Lake Hamana...

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