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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Izu/Shuzenji: "A Tour of 2-Star Restaurants in the Michelin Green Guide Japan - Part Two" Birthday Trip 2025

Shuzenji Onsen, known as the oldest hot spring in Izu, is a charming town where the atmosphere of a hot spring resort harmonizes with abundant nature. The hot spring town revolves around Shuzenji Temple, founded by Kobo Daishi Kukai, the founder of the Shingon sect of Buddhism. This time, we are visiting again to celebrate my husband's birthday. The hot spring town is...

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Izu, Shuzenji: "Birthday Trip 2023 Part Two: Coffee Kotochaan" - A dog-friendly cafe run by a former veterinarian with a passion for running things.

After strolling around the Shuzenji Onsen hot spring resort area in Izu, we enjoyed a light lunch at "Coffee Koto-san," a dog-friendly cafe. Located facing the "Bamboo Grove Path," you can enjoy light meals and freshly brewed coffee while gazing at the bamboo forest from inside the cafe or on the terrace...

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