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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In late summer, when the summer sun still lingered strongly, on our way to Izu-Nagaoka, we stopped at "Vivra Vivre," a popular cafe with a vast 6,000-tsubo (approximately 20,000 square meter) open garden, in Kannami Town. This trip was to celebrate my husband's 50th birthday...
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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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Perched on a hill overlooking Lake Ashi, Hotel Shiki no Yakata Hakone Ashinoko is known as a particularly high-quality adult hot spring resort within the Hotel Mori no Kaze group, operated by Nippon House Hotel & Resort Co., Ltd. The hotel features various styles of accommodations...
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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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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...
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Located next to the Metasequoia Avenue in Makino Highlands, Shiga Prefecture, is the "Namiki Cafe Metasequoia," a cafe offering panoramic views of the tree-lined avenue. The terrace seating is dog-friendly, and with the Metasequoia Avenue stretching out before you, it's highly recommended during pleasant weather.
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Our annual birthday trip. This year, we took a short trip to the Lake Biwa area in Shiga Prefecture with our beloved dog, Chocolat. Blessed with pleasant autumn weather, it was a perfect day for a drive. We enjoyed the autumn foliage along the mountain roads, taking in the panoramic view of Lake Biwa and the bamboo floating on the lake's surface...
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My birthday trip in early November 2022 was a journey to see the autumn foliage in Karuizawa. One of the main purposes of this trip was to see the autumn leaves, and I arrived at Kumoba Pond (KUM...), a famous spot for autumn leaves that ranks number one in Nagano Prefecture and among the top nationwide.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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