Hakone's Sengokuhara was bathed in the gentle sunlight of early summer. What I was most looking forward to at my stay at "Hotel Mori no Kaze Hakone Sengokuhara" was the time spent in the hot springs, surrounded by the beauty of nature in every season. The room I shared with my beloved dog, Chocolat, had a private open-air bath...
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In early summer, the fresh greenery of Hakone's Sengokuhara shines beautifully. Enveloped in a gentle breeze, I visited "Hotel Mori no Kaze Hakone Sengokuhara" with my beloved dog, Chocolat. This hotel, nestled in the lush natural surroundings of Sengokuhara, is a Japanese-modern hot spring resort with 44 rooms. Among its many features, it's particularly suitable for those traveling with their dogs...
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Hakone's Sengokuhara in early summer, sparkling with fresh greenery. Located a comfortable distance from central Tokyo, this area, enveloped in scenic pampas grass fields, abundant nature, and tranquility, is a popular hot spring resort that reveals a different face with each season. This time, I stayed there with my beloved dog, Chocolat...
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In mid-May, after the Golden Week hustle and bustle had subsided and the fresh greenery was beginning to shine even more beautifully, I was drawn by the crisp air and gentle early summer breeze to embark on a "first summer dog trip" with my beloved dog, Chocolat. I drove my Maserati along, heading from Hamamatsu...
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To conclude our winter trip to Hakone, we visited Owakudani, a volcanic area formed by the eruptions of Mount Hakone. This area, created by a massive eruption approximately 3,000 years ago, still sees white steam rising from the ground, and the scent of sulfur envelops the entire area...
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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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