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...
...箱根・芦ノ湖「ホテル四季の館 箱根芦ノ湖」和の趣きで客室露天風呂付きの愛犬同伴専用ルーム
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...
...箱根・芦ノ湖「ホテル四季の館 箱根芦ノ湖」芦ノ湖を一望できる大人の隠れ宿-チェックイン編-
芦ノ湖のほとりに広がる自然と寄り添いながら、静謐で上質さを両立させた大人の隠れ温泉宿「ホテル四季の館 箱根芦ノ湖」。 この宿は、東北から全国へと温泉文化を発信してきた 「株式会社日本ハウス・ホテル&リゾート」 が運営する...
...Shiga/Lake Biwa Birthday Trip ④ "Auberge L'Hôtel du Lac, nestled on the shores of Lake Biwa Vol.1"
Located in the northern part of Shiga Prefecture, on the shores of Lake Biwa, is the auberge "L'Hôtel Du Lac." Notice regarding the operating hours of L'Hôtel Du Lac and Restaurant SOWER: The restaurant within L'Hôtel Du Lac...
...滋賀・琵琶湖誕生日旅行③「並木カフェメタセコイア:並木道を一望できるテラスランチ」
滋賀の「マキノ高原 メタセコイア並木」に隣接し、並木道を一望できるカフェ「並木カフェ メタセコイア」。 こちらのテラス席はワンコ同伴可となり、目の前にメタセコイア並木が広がるため、気候の良いシーズンはとてもおすすめ。 店...
...滋賀・琵琶湖誕生日旅行①「恋人の聖地・奥琵琶湖パークウェイへの絶景ドライブ」
毎年恒例の誕生日旅行。今年は滋賀県の琵琶湖周辺を愛犬ショコラと共に楽しむ小旅行へお出掛け。秋晴れの心地良い気候に恵まれて、ドライブ日和となったこの日。色付き始めた山道の紅葉を楽しみながら、奥琵琶湖を一望し、湖面に浮かぶ竹...
...誕生日旅行 in 軽井沢⑤「全国の紅葉ランキング上位でスワンレイクの愛称を持つ雲場池」
軽井沢の紅葉を求めて旅した2022年11月初旬の誕生日旅行。今回の旅の目的の一つでもある「紅葉」を見るためにやって来たのは、紅葉の名所として長野県では1位を獲得し、全国でも上位にランキングするほどに有名な「雲場池(KUM...
...Birthday Trip in Karuizawa⑤: A Healthy Breakfast Featuring Highland Vegetables at "Auberge de Primavera"
A refreshing morning awaits at Auberge de Primavera, a French restaurant in Karuizawa with all-junior suite accommodations. I visited in early November during the autumn foliage season as part of a birthday trip, and the leaves had fallen...
...Birthday Trip in Karuizawa ④ A blissful birthday dinner at "Auberge de Primavera"
Auberge de Primavera, a pioneer of French restaurants in Karuizawa, is run by owner-chef Yasuyuki Onuma. This time, we'll be showcasing this wonderful restaurant surrounded by autumn foliage...
...Birthday Trip in Karuizawa ③ French Restaurant with Accommodation "Auberge de Primavera"
For this year's birthday trip to enjoy the autumn foliage, we're staying at Auberge de Primavera, a French restaurant in Karuizawa with all-junior suite accommodations! Surrounded by the lush nature of the forest, we'll enjoy a peaceful...
...Birthday Trip in Karuizawa ② Yamanashi "Yatsugatake Kogen Ohashi Bridge" Enjoy the deepening autumn mountains with a 360° panoramic view
A 15-minute drive from the Nagasaka Interchange on the Chuo Expressway takes you to the "Yatsugatake Kogen Ohashi" bridge, also known as the "yellow bridge," which spans the Kawamata River Valley on the Kiyosato Kogen Road. The view from there, with the Yatsugatake Mountains in the background, is a panoramic vista of nature! Beyond the bridge (on the Kiyosato side) is the free "Yatsugatake...".
...Birthday trip in Karuizawa ① Yamanashi "GOOD DINER INN COPAIN Hokuto Branch" Terrace lunch where dogs are allowed
Every year, I take a birthday trip in November for my birthday. Due to the pandemic, I couldn't travel abroad, and for the past few years, I've been hesitant to travel at all. Last year, I went on a trip to Atami to enjoy the hot springs, and this year I went to Karuizawa to enjoy the autumn foliage! My family has also experienced the effects of COVID-19...
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