Local Guide

Kotone Okano
Hakone's Charm Hunter

He is highly motivated to contribute to the local community and has been studying every day to discover local attractions since he was a student. She applies this knowledge to the creation of Hoshino Resorts KAI Hakone's attractions and shares it with our guests.

Hoshino Resorts KAI Hakone
Recommended sightseeing spots in Hakone for both children and adults.

The inn is located along a mountain stream, and all rooms have a river view. After relaxing in the semi-outdoor hot spring that makes you feel as if you are blending into the scenery, the Meiji beef hot pot awaits you.

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What do you recommend in the Hakone area (places, experiences, food)?

Ichiyojo Yoroizuka Farm" is one of our restaurants. Not only can you enjoy delicious sweets and lunch, but you can also get fresh vegetables at the market. The farm overlooks Sagami Bay and offers a spectacular view. This is a recommended place for those who want to spend time relaxing in nature in a daze.

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Please sneak in some hole-in-the-wall places that you know because you live there.

This restaurant is called "Iroriya" which was featured in a famous gourmet TV drama. The Ashigara beef steak donburi is simply exquisite. The restaurant is located in a back alley with a cozy, homey atmosphere that makes you feel at home. It is a hole-in-the-wall restaurant for a lunch that you don't want to tell anyone about if possible.

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Where did you travel to last year and with whom?

I took advantage of a long vacation and traveled alone for the first time in my life. I traveled around the Chugoku and Shikoku regions, which I had never visited before, at my own whim. I personally like visiting guesthouses, so I stayed at four different guesthouses during my trip and was able to meet many different people.

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What do you do on your days off?

I do a lot of different things, like going out for dinner with friends, or just going out alone or relaxing at home.

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Is there anything you always take with you on a trip?

Camera. I'm improving my skills every day in order to take an exciting picture on a trip.

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