Small Asian Inn with Ocean View Rooms and Private Open-Air Bath Rakuyado Hanahana

We visited Izu Kogen to see the cherry blossoms in full bloom and stayed at Hanahana, where we can relax the most. On the first day, the weather was unfortunately on and off with rain, but the blossoms were at their best, and we fully enjoyed Sakura no Sato and the cherry tree-lined streets.We checked in after visiting Saijotaku Museum. At Hanahana, you can step right into a perfectly heated semi-open-air bath—anytime, as many times as you like. It’s wonderful, and it’s not something to take for granted. If the weather is good, you can also enjoy breathtaking ocean views. Truly moving.The overall structure of the meals stays consistent, with seasonal touches added throughout the year. The owner modestly says it doesn’t change much, but that’s exactly what makes it great—we come here for reliability and peace of mind. We would be sad if we could no longer have our favorites: Ise lobster stone-grilled nasi goreng, white fish with chili sauce, and fondant chocolate cake.Everything we could wish for in terms of amenities was provided, so we were very satisfied.When we visit Izu Kogen again, we would love to stay here again.

It was a last-minute decision to stay, but the room with a private open-air bath was relatively affordable, and overall, it was a satisfying stay. Dinner was creative Asian cuisine, which is rare for accommodation meals, and since I already like that type of food, it was incredibly delicious. After dinner, we enjoyed the illumination at the nearby Izu Granpal Park, which became a wonderful memory. A slight disappointment was that check-in time was as late as 4 PM and there were no options due to the last-minute reservation; we had to stay in a double bed room and couldn't sleep well. Next time, I would love to stay in a twin room. Thank you very much for your hospitality!