With less than four months left until 2023, many people may be making plans for year-end and New Year travel. So this time, I would like to introduce some popular hotels known for their beautiful scenery. This time, we'll be looking at the rankings of "Popular Scenic Hotels" published by【一休.com】, with a focus on hotels in Shizuoka Prefecture that offer views of Mount Fuji (as of October 5).
1. Izu Hotel Resort & Spa（伊豆ホテル リゾート＆スパ）
Taking the top spot is the "Izu Hotel Resort & Spa" in Shizuoka. All rooms feature open-air baths with ocean views, and on full moon nights, they create a "Path to the Moon," making it a resort destination with open-air baths. The restaurant offers Western-style meals and teppanyaki dishes prepared with carefully selected ingredients from Sagami Bay and Izu.
2. Nippondaira Hotel（日本平ホテル木）
In second place is the Nippondaira Hotel, located in a scenic area in Shizuoka, ranking as the top destination in Japan's Top 100 Tourist Destinations. From sunrise to sunset, you can enjoy the ever-changing romantic night views of Mount Fuji.
3. Inatori-so （海一望絶景の宿 いなとり荘）
Ranking third is Inatori-so, a seaside inn in Shizuoka that boasts magnificent ocean views from all its rooms. During meals, you can savor tender simmered red snapper and fresh-caught seafood. In the hot springs, you can enjoy various facilities, including large communal baths, private baths, and private open-air baths, all with breathtaking views.
4. THE KUKUNA
Next up at fourth place is "THE KUKUNA" from Yamanashi Prefecture. All rooms have terraces, and it's a hotel that allows you to fully appreciate the splendid views of Lake Kawaguchi and Mount Fuji, providing a sense of openness in a resort setting.
5. Akakura Kanko Hotel（赤倉観光ホテル）
Fifth place goes to the Akakura Kanko Hotel in Niigata Prefecture, established in 1933. It's a long-standing resort on the Myoko Plateau, situated at an altitude of 1,000 meters, and sometimes offering views of sea clouds. Here, you can enjoy the marvelous natural beauty of Myoko's four seasons in a classical and modern atmosphere filled with excitement.
