After checking out of "Izu Nagaoka Onsen Sanyo-so," I got into my travel companion for this trip, my beloved Porsche 911 Carrera (991.2), and headed to West Izu. From the lush mountain roads, I eventually reached the vast blue Suruga Bay. Enjoying the changing scenery, from mountains to sea...
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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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On my way home after finishing my trip to Izu-Nagaoka Onsen, I stopped at a small bakery called "tsumiki" in Izunokuni City, in search of one of the joys of traveling: visiting bakeries. It's a quiet, detached house bakery nestled in a corner of a residential area, also serving as a residence...
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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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