After enjoying lunch in Izu-Nagaoka, we headed to the Kano River embankment in search of an early taste of spring. Our target was the "Shiroyama Sakura," a beloved symbol of spring in Izu-Nagaoka. Along the Kano River, which flows through the hot spring town, a row of approximately 140 Shiroyama cherry trees lines the embankment, typically blooming in February...
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For our 14th wedding anniversary, our ivory anniversary, we headed to Izu Nagaoka Onsen, a hot spring resort in Izu, Shizuoka, long renowned for its excellent hot springs. Our first choice for the trip was a meal to nourish our bodies from within. We visited a restaurant specializing in a dietary style centered around brown rice...
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冬の箱根旅、その締めくくりに訪れたのは、箱根火山の噴火活動によって生まれた火山地帯「大涌谷」。 今から約3,000年前の大噴火により形成されたこの地は、現在もなお、地中から白い噴気が立ち上り、硫黄の香りが辺り一帯を包み込...
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Near the golden, swaying pampas grass fields of Sengokuhara in Hakone, there's a little-known but popular food truck. It's called "Tempura Minori," and it specializes in freshly fried tempura. It's located in the paid parking lot in front of the Tokiwa Shoten Sengokuhara branch liquor store...
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Nestled amidst the tranquil nature of Hakone-Miyagino, "nol hakone myojindai" offers a relaxing atmosphere in its lounge, bathed in the gentle winter sunlight—a perfect setting for the end of your journey. Located in the courtyard...
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Nestled in the tranquil Miyagino area of Hakone during winter, "nol hakone myojindai" offers a peaceful start to the day. Miyagino, surrounded by mountains, is enveloped in crisp, clear air, and the day begins quietly. Stepping into the courtyard, you'll be greeted by the gentle glow of the rising sun from the mountains...
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Nestled in the exceptionally quiet Miyagino area of Hakone is "nol hakone myojindai." After enjoying a leisurely dinner at the hotel, we went to our room to pick up our beloved dog, Chocolat, and then headed to the lobby lounge with its free-flowing drinks...
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During my recent winter trip to Hakone, I visited "nol hakone myojindai." In the evening, as the clear winter sky slowly transitioned to a deep blue, the entrance was illuminated with warm, inviting lights that seemed to gently embrace the blue sky...
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On this winter trip to Hakone, I visited "nol hakone myojindai." One of the biggest attractions of this inn is its indoor thermal pool with a water temperature of 30℃, which can be enjoyed regardless of the season, as well as its hot springs drawn from Miyagino Onsen, one of the seventeen hot springs of Hakone...
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For this winter trip to Hakone, I chose to stay at "nol hakone myojindai," a retreat hotel located in the Miyagino area that reopened in May 2024 after renovations. Of its 39 rooms and 6 room types, only 4 are available...
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For this winter trip to Hakone, I stayed at "nol hakone myojindai," a retreat hotel nestled in the Miyagino area, known for its exceptionally tranquil atmosphere. This hotel, which reopened in May 2024 after renovations...
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今年の初詣は、昨年の秋にも訪れた「箱根神社」へ足を運びました。新年を迎えた芦ノ湖畔は、冬ならではの澄んだ空気に包まれ、どこか凛とした静けさが漂っています。 初詣に訪れる人々を迎えてくれるのは、じゃがバターや焼きそばの香り...
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