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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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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Nestled amidst the lush forests of Sengokuhara, Hakone, lies "Hakone Retreat före." This adult resort offers a tranquil escape from everyday life, a chance to reconnect with your true self. The resort features the on-site restaurant "WOODSIDE...".
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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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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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After enjoying the magnificent views of Lake Ashi and the majestic Mount Fuji while enveloped in the crisp winter air, it was time for another highlight of the trip: lunch. We headed to "Hakone Karaage KARATTO," located right in front of Lake Ashi. They allow dogs and cats inside, making it a pet-friendly option even in the middle of winter...
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Last autumn, I visited Hakone and Lake Ashi. Now, in the winter of 2026, as we welcomed the new year, I returned to this place once again. My travel companion this time was a Porsche 911 Carrera. Under the clear winter sky, its midnight blue body quietly exuded a powerful presence...
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