LOQUAT Villa SUGURO is an annex available to only one group a day.
The most spacious guest room of LOQUAT, over 180 sq. meters big, features a private, ensuite open-air hot spring bath and terrace overlooking the mountains of Izu. It is a renovation of a century old former residence which stood in a quiet village of Odoi. From the loft, you can enjoy watching the sun going down at Suruga Bay. The wide, inviting living room and the independent two bedrooms allow our guests to relax and unwind as they would like.
3:00pm, Check-in at the Main Building.
Start with our Main Building after parking the car at the guest parking lot.
3:10pm, Welcome Gelato at Bake & Gelato SANTi
At SANTi, we change our menu by the season so that the best flavor can be offered at the right time of the year. The ingredients are purchased from the closest fresh producers. Our gelato is completely free of artificial preservatives, flavorings or colorings, to assure comfort and safety for the customers.
3:30pm, Heading to Villa SUGURO in a private limousine (with a chauffeur service)
Villa SUGURO is three minutes away from the Main Building of LOQUAT by car. Just sit back and relax. While you are gazing at the sea and mountains of Izu on both sides, the destination will appear shortly.
3:30pm, Arriving at LOQUAT Villa SUGURO
As You Go Down the Steps, You Will Find a Refined Japanese Garden and the Overview of the Villa.
In the garden, the ridgeline of the mountains behind Suruga Bay is expressed; a scenery of the mountains overlapping the ocean, unique to the Toi area. Viewed from the room, the ocean is expressed in the front, with a stone in the center depicting a ship floating in Suruga Bay. It is a Komatsu Rock of 4 tons in weight.
4:00pm, Hammam Bath (steamed sauna of loquat leaves)
A steamed sauna on a bed is available as many times as you would like during your stay. The steam is scented with our local specialty white loquat leaves from our back garden.
5:00pm, Relaxing in the Ensuite Open-Air Hot Spring Bath, or whatever you prefer…
In the wide open-air hot spring of Toi being surrounded by greenery, enjoy the different ambience created by natural light and sound, depending on the time of the day.
7:00pm, An Italian Full-Course Dinner at Takeru Quindici
Our Ingredients: the Blessings of the Earth, Water, and Sun of Nishi-Izu, a Place Surrounded by Mountains and the Sea.
By creating Italian cuisine that you can enjoy the true flavor of the local ingredients, we would like to make a positive impact for the local community. The dishes made of fresh and fine ingredients colorfully expresses nature's blessing of Toi, Nishi-Izu.
There is a chauffeur service to the restaurant
9:00pm, the Private Bar Time, Exclusive to the Guests of the Vill
The selection of drinks made in Izu Peninsula or from mineral water of Mt. Fuji has been prepared by our concierges who absolutely love the local area. We have local craft beers and LOQUAT original cocktails made of fresh juices of Nishi-Izu signature citrus fruits, taking you on a journey around the Izu Peninsula.
10:00pm, Take Another Break in the Open-Air Hot Spring with the View of Lit Up Seasonal Trees
11:00pm, Good Night!
Simmons twin semi-double beds, providing a restful night's sleep.
Be soothed by the tranquil garden in your sight.
8:00 am, Breakfast - Takeru Quindici × Okuda-So's Ita Salt
For breakfast, we offer miso soup made with Ita salt, a type of salt smoked with firewood, as well as a sea bream dish made with "LOQUAT's secret dashi soy sauce."
-What is Ita Salt -
Ita, a location in Numazu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, overlooks Mt. Fuji and Suruga Bay, both of which have been selected as one of Japan's natural scenic spots.
"Ita salt from Okuda-So" is made by slowly smoking mineral-rich seawater harvested in the area with firewood until it becomes a beautiful crystal.
This "Ita salt," known for its umami that brings out the potential of ingredients, is recognized as a highly respected food ingredient by chefs in the culinary industry. It's used as a key ingredient that lays the foundation for taste in LOQUAT's on-site restaurant and gelateria. Additionally, it's also used by high-end sushi restaurants and Japanese restaurants in Tokyo.
11:00am, Buying bread for souvenirs after checking out.
The breads and pastries at SANTi are mainly baked with Japanese flour, in pursuit of tastiness. We use ingredients that are all completely safe to eat, including butter, oil and water. Each piece is baked with care using natural yeast.