For my first shrine visit of the year, I went to Hakone Shrine, which I also visited last autumn. The shores of Lake Ashi, welcoming the new year, were enveloped in the crisp, clear air unique to winter, and a serene stillness permeated the air. The aromas of buttered potatoes and yakisoba greeted the visitors...
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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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This year's birthday trip was a trip to Lake Ashi in Hakone with my beloved dog, Chocolat, to enjoy the autumn foliage. After calming my mind at Hakone Shrine, which was ablaze with autumn colors, we went to Salon de thé Rosage, a dessert restaurant directly managed by the Yama no Hotel located on the shores of Lake Ashi...
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今年の誕生日旅行は、愛犬ショコラと一緒に“箱根”へ紅葉狩り。翌朝、ホテルをチェックアウトしたその足で訪れたのは、関東屈指のパワースポットとして知られる「箱根神社」です。 境内の手水舎は三ヶ所あり、こちらは正参道石段前、第...
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A beautiful autumn morning awaits at Hotel Shiki no Yakata Hakone Ashinoko. A refreshing breeze sweeps across the hilltop, rustling the leaves of the trees and gently caressing your cheek, giving you the feeling that a "special morning" is about to begin. Stepping out onto the hotel's entrance...
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This year's birthday trip was a trip to Hakone Ashinoko Lake with my beloved dog, Chocolat, to enjoy the autumn foliage. We chose Hotel Shiki no Yakata Hakone Ashinoko, a dog-friendly hot spring inn with a panoramic view of Lake Ashi from a hilltop. Spending time in the tranquility surrounded by mountains and the lake was incredibly relaxing for both mind and body...
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Nestled on a hill overlooking Lake Ashi is the adult-only retreat, "Hotel Shiki no Yakata Hakone Ashinoko." For this year's birthday trip, I chose this premium hot spring inn where I could spend time with my beloved dog, Chocolat, and where every room has a private open-air bath. Holding the bath basket provided in the room, I told Chocolat, "I'll be right back...".
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芦ノ湖を眼下に望む高台に佇み、「株式会社日本ハウス・ホテル＆リゾート」が運営する“ホテル森の風”グループの中でも、ひときわ上質な大人の温泉リゾートとして知られている「ホテル四季の館 箱根芦ノ湖」。館内には、スタイル別にし...
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Nestled amidst the natural beauty of Lake Ashi, Hotel Shiki no Yakata Hakone Ashinoko is a secluded hot spring inn for adults that combines tranquility with refined elegance. This inn is operated by Nippon House Hotel & Resort Co., Ltd., a company that has been spreading hot spring culture from Tohoku to the rest of Japan...
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「箱根園水族館」を後にし、霧がゆっくりと立ちのぼる芦ノ湖畔へ足を向けると、あたり一面が柔らかな白に包まれ、まるで物語のワンシーンに迷い込んだかのような幻想的な風景が広がっていました。湖面には薄いヴェールのような霧が漂い、...
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「箱根園水族館」で圧倒的な人気を誇るショーといえば、1日2回（10:15〜／13:45〜）開催される「海中ショー」です。高さ7メートル、1,255トンの海水をたたえた大水槽で繰り広げられるダイバーと魚たちの光と生命の饗宴...
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