Izu-Shimogamo-spa is on the southernmost tip of the Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture, known as the South Izu region.@During the Heian Period(late C8-C12), when the court culture was flourishing, this was where a number of top ranking noblemen found themselves after falling from grace within the political arena of Kyoto, then the nations capital. The area is famous for the abundance of hot spring waters, a feature reflected in the variety of outdoor baths available at the ryokan Ikona. Also abundant are the flowers and tree blossoms which repaint the 140,000 square feet natural garden afresh each new season at Ikona. The garden is well-known for its camellias which bloom in over 80 different varieties, and which lend their own special names to the guest rooms. Including cherry blossoms in early spring to azaleas, hydrangea , wisteria and river scenery that reminds you of old Japan. The passage of seasons is always especially poignant at the moment of changing seasons.
We welcome all who wish to experience the warm spirit of a Japanese inn.
| Tabino Techo.promoted by JR East. Walking around with guide and learn the history of shimokamo Onsen village |
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Travel Age West /September14,2009 Spotlight Issue http://TravelAgeWest.com |
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Gastronomic trip to Japan Staying in exceptional Ryokan will bring you a most unforgettable experience. << ITINERARY >>
<Narita air port>---Tokyo(by JR NEX)---Shimoda(JR Odoriko Express)---Cape Irouzaki(Tokai bus no.3)---Chikuma (Tokaibus)---Ikona?(pick up service from Chikuma to Ikona)
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| IKONA is selected by The Seventh Edition of "RYOKAN-the Traditional beauty of Japan" |
the GASTRO Magazine is appreciated by the Liblary of The Foreign Correspondents Club of Japan.
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DeliciousJapanese globefish FUGU course. Honkan... 20,000GPY @@@@@Tsubakiden 1F..... 31,650GPY @@@@@Tsubakiden 2F.....@25,000GPY |
Oenologist ,promoting French food and wine in the Nordic countries as manager of the bureaus in Copenhagen, Stockholm and Helsinki, making red wine in Denmark.......................................Ms Anne Juel Christiansen
A very sought after food photographer...........Mr.Henrick Freek Christensen
Food and Art cordinate director........Mr.Per Schmolcher
Famous director Ms.Monica Poling drop in on our inn.
Our inn is on her page.
Travel to Western and Southern part of Izu.
IKONA was selected as The World's Finest Spas with Rolex by the Leading Spas of the World 2005.
The World's Finest Spas is an hotel Collection collated by the Beautiful Publishing Company. The collection will be reviewed annually, with new members being invited to join as and when appropriate.
iDate: June 6,@2005) 
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THE 4th Kaji Aso Studio Summer School in Japan |
Link--Travel Guide:
The Okami
News: Introduction to Ikona in a Canadian newspaper