Located on the scenic shores of Lake Hamana, overlooking Bentenjima Island—a popular tourist spot and power spot on Lake Hamana—"Asashio," a ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) where you can enjoy fresh dishes made primarily with local, live fish! Established in the 1960s as a fishing boat business by the previous owner, Masaru Yamada...
..."Hamanako Garden Park Sunflower 2021" - Commemorative photo shoot to celebrate our dog Chocolat's 2nd birthday!
Located on the shores of Lake Hamana, Hamana Lake Garden Park offers expansive green spaces and seasonal flowers for visitors to enjoy! As it's a prefectural-run urban park built on the former site of the Hamana Lake Flower Expo, parking and admission are free, making it enjoyable for people of all ages, from young children to the elderly...
...French lunch at "KIARA Resort & Spa Hamana Lake," a members-only resort hotel.
Nestled quietly on the shores of Lake Hamana, KIARA Resort & Spa Hamana Lake is a members-only resort hotel that opened in November 2010, touting itself as a "gourmet hotel" that is gentle on both mind and body. Like Hamana Lake Lakeside Plaza, it is operated by Magna Resort Co., Ltd.
..."Hamanako Auberge Quatre Saisons" - An elegant lunch with a panoramic view of Lake Hamana.
浜名湖畔の小高い丘の上に佇みながら浜名湖を一望できる唯一無二の存在のオーベルジュとして名を馳せる 「浜名湖オーベルジュ キャトルセゾン Les Quatre Saisons」。 宿泊施設としても利用可能なフレンチレストラ...
...A gourmet dinner at Michelin Rostaing, a two-Michelin-starred restaurant in Paris, at the Hamana Lake Royal Hotel.
The Hamana Lake Royal Hotel underwent partial renovations from 2010 to July 2012, themed "Japan as seen from the East." Last year, in March 2014, they renovated their large public bath and open-air bath, rebranding it as ONSEN La Coon (Hot Spring Relaxation)...
...The Japanese traditional music research group "Orioto" and the shakuhachi group "Jin no Kai" held their first performance of the year at Tokyu Harvest Hamana Lake.
The annual "First Performance of the Year" event, a collaboration between "Orion," a Japanese traditional music research group that aims to spread the charm of Japanese traditional instruments through the practice of instruments such as the koto and shamisen, and "Shakuhachi Jin no Kai," will be held...
...An evening of wine and French cuisine with sommelier Makoto Abe at Hamana Lake Royal Hotel.
The Hamana Lake Royal Hotel underwent partial renovations from 2010 to July 2012, themed "Japan as seen from the East." In March 2014, they renovated their large public bath and open-air bath, creating ONSEN La Coon...
...Celebrating our 2nd wedding anniversary (straw anniversary/cotton anniversary) with lunch at "Bambocheur" in Hamana Lake Royal Hotel
February 22nd, 2014, "Cat Day," also marks my personal second wedding anniversary – our "Straw Anniversary/Cotton Anniversary." It's hard to believe it's already been two years! While surprised by how quickly time flies, I'm grateful for our happy marriage, and for the many friends and family we've shared...
...I tried the traditional Hamana Lake Yuto "takiya fishing" for the first time, a quintessential summer activity!
I was invited by Mr. Daisaburo Ogawa, affectionately known as "Dai-chan," the manager of the Hamana Lake Royal Hotel, a hotel situated on the shores of Lake Hamana, to experience "takiya fishing," a summer tradition of Lake Hamana! Takiya fishing is unique to Lake Hamana and involves using two tools: a harpoon and a small net...
...The "Hamanako Royal Hotel" offers a relaxing day trip plan.
The Hamana Lake Royal Hotel, located on the shores of Lake Hamana, has introduced a new plan that allows you to easily enjoy a day trip to the hot springs. This plan includes access to their private hot spring, "Yuto Onsen," a choice of Japanese, Western, or Chinese cuisine, and a room for relaxation. Here's a look...
...Early summer lunch at "Enshu-nada," a Japanese restaurant inside the Hamana Lake Royal Hotel.
I had dinner with the manager, Dai-chan, at the Hamana Lake Royal Hotel, and he took me to "Japanese Restaurant Enshu-nada," which reopened in the summer of 2010 after renovations. This restaurant has a space surrounded by modern furniture, and it's very relaxing...
...リニューアルした「浜名湖ロイヤルホテル」でフレンチランチ
2010年より2012年7月にかけて「東洋から見た日本」をテーマに一部リニューアルをされた「浜名湖ロイヤルホテル」。こちらの支配人として、4月より本社は大阪から戻られた大ちゃんこと、小川大三郎氏と一緒に「おかえりなさい」...
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