HOTEL ANAGA

All the staff were extremely courteous, and the service was attentive, making our stay truly comfortable.Every meal was delicious, and the lobster in particular was outstanding.The vegetables and fish were also very fresh, and their crispness and flavor came through from the moment they arrived at our table.In addition, thanks to my IKYU Diamond member benefits, we were upgraded to the suite we had requested,and the view that opened up the moment we drew back the curtains in the morning was like a painting.In such a quiet, relaxing setting, we were able to unwind at a leisurely pace.Thank you very much.

I was able to stay at Hotel Anaga again for the first time in four years. As usual, this visit was on our way back after paying respects at our family grave in Tokushima. It’s another hot summer this year, but once I arrive at Anaga, it feels comfortable. Of course, the air conditioning helps, but the red tiled roof buildings, cream-colored walls, green lawns, and the blue sea—along with the sound of the waves and people relaxing by the pool—create an atmosphere that feels like being in a southern country where it’s naturally hot. All of that together seems to soften the heat a little.I also enjoyed a delicious meal made with local ingredients. As always, it felt reassuring and familiar.This time I brought a small telescope to see if I could view the stars from here. Unfortunately, Typhoon No. 13 was approaching (not heading directly here), but there were quite a lot of clouds in the sky. In between them, I randomly photographed toward the south-southwest. Even through gaps in the clouds, it seems that objects like the Milky Way as well as the Trifid Nebula and Lagoon Nebula made it into my frame. If I’d had more time, I’m sure I could have captured clearer images.Since I didn’t expect much under cloudy skies this time, I only took a few shots from my Room balcony. Still, if you could go out onto one of Hotel Anaga’s wide open lawns with an unobstructed view to the southwest for observing, I think you could enjoy some wonderful stargazing.That said—staying up late into the night watching the sky instead of enjoying your Hotel stay probably isn’t what Anaga would recommend either.