Izu Nagaoka Onsen Hotel Akane

It was a small, cozy place with no inbound tourists, so we were able to relax in peace and quiet.Unfortunately, we couldn’t see Mt. Fuji because of the clouds, but both breakfast and dinner offered a wide variety of dishes and everything was delicious. The fresh abalone in particular was tender, and my elderly parents were very happy.All of the staff were polite yet friendly, which left a great impression.The garden bath was also spacious and made us feel truly pampered.We’d love to stay again in a different season to see Mt. Fuji.

We stayed here in March.At my wife’s request, we looked for an Accommodation where we could see Mt. Fuji from the Room, and chose Hotel Akane.Since it was cloudy that day, after arriving we took a nearby ropeway and caught a glimpse of just the top of Mt. Fuji from Ao no Terrace before checking in.Our Room was on the 3rd floor. We enjoyed the Onsen, then headed to dinner in the dining area… We were seated in a special private room separate from other guests, so it was just the two of us.The meal included a boat platter of sashimi, beef, and dancing grilled abalone. My wife couldn’t finish everything, so we canceled the final rice and miso soup.As a surprise for my wife, they served a cake with a commemorative message plate and took photos for us; we brought it back to our Room to enjoy.The baths were not crowded at all, and we were able to relax in both the indoor bath and open-air bath.It seems the baths alternate between men and women.The next morning, when I opened the window—Mt. Fuji right in front of us!! The utility poles and wires were slightly in the way, but it was fine with a telephoto lens.At checkout, we were able to greet the proprietress, who even saw us off to the parking lot—thank you very much for your hospitality.We also appreciate all the help from your staff during dinner.The wasabi pickles as a souvenir were delicious—we even ordered more.