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 second day at "NEMU RESORT," nestled in the rich natural beauty of Ise-Shima National Park. We started the day by visiting "Shima Mediterranean Village," and after returning to the resort, we enjoyed a leisurely stroll through the park in a park car, and explored the forests and beaches...
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My stay at Hotel Mori no Kaze Hakone Sengokuhara in Sengokuhara, Hakone, in early summer, is drawing to a close. The more enjoyable the trip, the faster time flies. Even after breakfast, I wanted to savor the peaceful atmosphere unique to this inn until the very end...
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As the twilight slowly deepens, Hotel Mori no Kaze Hakone Sengokuhara begins to reveal a different face than during the day. Soft lights envelop the building, and a quiet Hakone night begins. As dinner time approaches, stepping out onto the terrace beyond the lounge reveals the mountains of Sengokuhara...
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