Hiromi Aono, Local Guide ~ An Original Japan Travel Guide by Hoshino Resorts' Local Staff

Local Guide

Hiromi Aono

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A young leader who is active in the front desk and public relations. He is fluent in foreign languages and has a hospitality that keeps inbound Guest/customers coming back.
As an evangelist of the charms of Hoshino Resorts KAI Nikko, she finds her days teaching the Nikko geta tap dance to Staff/staff members very rewarding.

Hoshino Resorts KAI Nikko: Hoshino Resorts KAI Nikko is a hot spring resort located on the shores of Lake Chuzenji. Guest rooms with spectacular views, KAI Local Flavors cuisine prepared with ingredients from the rich natural environment, and hot springs where you can feel the breeze of Lake Chuzenji are just some of the facilities offered.

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Local Guide FAQ

What do you recommend (places, experiences, food) in the Nikko and Kinugawa area?: I recommend Tamamo Koji in the Imaichi area. It is a narrow alley, but it is filled with wonderful Nikko spots such as Nikko Coffee, a cafe, a cute donut shop made from Nikko yuba bean curd, and a small flower shop.

Please sneak in some hole-in-the-wall places that you know because you live there.: It is a 10-minute walk from Hoshino Resorts KAI Nikko, at the Utagahama Parking lot. Direction to the British and Italian Embassies, this parking lot has a beautiful view of Lake Chuzenji and Mt. In winter, the wind blows in, so you can see mysterious scenery such as "splash ice" and large icicles, which cover the trunks and branches of trees with ice all over.

Where did you travel to last year and with whom?: I went to Ise Jingu Shrine with four female friends. We enjoyed two days not only visiting the shrine but also eating and chatting with each other. I like Thailand very much, so I regularly go there by myself.

What do you do on your days off?: I often go to bookstores. I enjoy looking at the titles on the spines of the bookshelves, looking for the one that strikes me and buying it. I can look at them for hours.

Is there anything you always take with you on a trip?: I travel with only a backpack, whether in Japan or abroad. I like to think about how to reduce my luggage and how to pack when packing. My friends who go with me are always surprised at how little luggage I have.