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...
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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...
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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. ...
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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. ...
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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...
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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...).
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Our peaceful stay at the Izu Nagaoka Onsen Sanyo-so is finally coming to an end. Before checking out, we stopped by the Lounge Aoi. Like the new building, this lounge was also designed by architect Togo Murano, and reflects his architectural vision...
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Enjoy a peaceful moment with your beloved dog in "Fujiuraha," a detached cottage at "Izu Nagaoka Onsen Sanyo-so." The leisurely time before check-in is spent in a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere. The garden, bathed in soft morning light, gently illuminates the greenery, and the faint chirping of birds can be heard...
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Bathed in the soft morning sunlight, the new wing of "Izu Nagaoka Onsen Sanyo-so" quietly reveals its outline, displaying a dignified presence. While possessing a different charm from the historic main building, it inherits the serene atmosphere of Sanyo-so, creating a beautiful morning scene...
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Nestled in the heart of the mountains of Genjiyama in Izu-Nagaoka, the renowned inn "Izu-Nagaoka Onsen Sanyo-so" exudes a sense of history. Built in the early Showa period as a villa for Hisaya Iwasaki, the third head of the Mitsubishi zaibatsu, this place offers a tranquil atmosphere where aged architecture and a vast Japanese garden intertwine...
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As the first signs of spring gently enveloped the garden, we visited the historic and renowned inn, "Izu Nagaoka Onsen Sanyo-so," and the next morning, as the sky slowly began to brighten and the sun gently appeared, we left our detached room, "Fujiuraha," and took a stroll through the garden. Among the cherry blossoms in bloom in the garden...
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As night quietly fell, the Izu Nagaoka Onsen Sanyo-so was enveloped in warm light. With the lingering flavors of the kaiseki meal still present in our hearts and on our tongues, we headed towards a secluded retreat for adults nestled in the back of the main building. A maid smiled softly and asked, "Would you like to see?"...
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