Enjoy a spring-only gourmet experience at Hakone Retreat före & villa 1/f

Enjoy the flavors of spring at a gourmet retreat in Hakone

Hakone Retreat före & villa 1/f, surrounded by the nature of Hakone Sengokuhara in Kanagawa Prefecture , will be offering a seasonal special course to celebrate the arrival of spring from March 3, 2025. WOODSIDE dining, a restaurant serving wood-fired cuisine, and Tawaraishi, a traditional Japanese restaurant, will be serving gorgeous courses using plenty of spring vegetables and seasonal ingredients.

Enjoy a dish that combines the aroma of firewood and the colors of spring in the quiet Mori of Hakone . A gourmet experience that can only be found here awaits.

Discover the blessings of wood fire at the Mori restaurant "WOODSIDE dining"

WOODSIDE dining is a half-dome shaped building standing in the middle of the Mori, with the scenery of each season projected onto the large glass walls, creating a space that makes you feel as if you are dining in a landscape painting. For dinner, they offer innovative wood-grilled dishes that skillfully use the type and temperature of firewood.

The new spring course will feature a lineup of seasonal delicacies, including appetizers of wood-fired broad beans, white asparagus and scallops, fatty tuna mi-cuit, and grilled olive pork. The other course will feature an appetizer of bamboo shoots and bonito, fried rice with abalone, Spanish mackerel marinated in salt koji, and domestic beef sirloin steak, and both will be finished off with a spring-like dessert.

The dishes incorporate elements of "dashi," "fermentation," and "spices," and are composed to give a sense of international essence based on Japanese cuisine. In addition, you can enjoy pairings with carefully selected wines that go perfectly with the dishes.

Enjoy delicate spring Japanese cuisine at the historic restaurant "Tawaraishi"

The other setting is the restaurant "Tawaraishi," which inherits the design of the hot spring inn "Tawaraishikaku" designed by architect Shimada Shimada in 1914 (Taisho 3). It is a beautiful space where the craftsmanship of the master is still evident, with a woven Ajiro board ceiling and hand-carved openwork carvings.

This place has been loved by cultural figures such as poet Yosano Akiko, painter Ishii Hakutei, and economist Kawai Eijiro, and you can enjoy a seasonal Japanese course meal made with plenty of spring flavors.

Special gin and tonic to complement your meal

A special gin and tonic made with ROKU Gin's limited edition "SAKURA EDITION BLOOM" liquor will add a touch of elegance to your meal. Served with salted Odawara cherry blossoms, this special drink will allow you to experience the feeling of spring with all five senses.

A relaxing time spent at "Hakone Retreat före & villa 1/f"

"Hakone Retreat före & villa 1/f" is a retreat facility surrounded by the rich nature of the Hakone mountain range and Sengokuhara. It consists of the modern hotel building "före" (37 rooms in total) and the independent cottages "villa 1/f" (18 buildings in total + 7 new buildings completed in August 2024), providing tranquility and relaxation to visitors.

The hotel also offers a variety of facilities, including WOODSIDE dining, where you can enjoy wood-fired cooking, traditional Japanese cuisine at Tawaraishi, cafe & lounge, ONSEN f, and könoha spa. At free bird & terrace, where you can enjoy drinks and seasonal welcome services all inclusive, you can relax and unwind while feeling the swaying of the trees and the scent of the breeze.

The spring-only special course will start on Monday, March 3, 2025. Come experience an exciting gourmet experience at Hakone Retreat före & villa 1/f, where food, space, and nature all come together in harmony.

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Hakone Retreat före & villa 1/f official website

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