Text & Photography / Chi Binghui
Izu is one of Japan’s hot spring hometowns, but western Izu is less accessible than eastern or central Izu, so fewer Chinese tourists visit. However, western Izu boasts beautiful ocean sunsets and a more relaxed pace of travel, making it well worth the time for hot spring lovers to enjoy a tranquil onsen experience.
A sacred and dreamy little chapel is every girl’s ideal wedding venue.
Unlike typical Japanese ryokan, Crystal View Hotel—as its name suggests—adopts a Western style. Yet the blend of traditional Japanese and Southern European aesthetics feels surprisingly harmonious. Guests can enjoy both a Japanese cypress bathhouse and a Roman-style pure white tub, experiencing two distinctly different sensations in one stay.
Japanese-style large bath.
European-style bath with white Roman columns.
From the exterior to the lobby, guests are greeted by a warm, yellow-toned, luxurious hall. The ceiling and staircase feature Western palace-style decor, accented with numerous candles that create a dreamy and romantic ambiance. Delicate shell decorations and furnishings are especially appealing to women, while the large banquet hall is often reserved for wedding receptions.
Romantic candlelight flickers in the lobby (drag your mouse to change the view)
Banquet hall.
Many women dream of having their wedding in an overseas church. Crystal View Hotel makes this possible—couples can experience the feeling of an international wedding without leaving Japan. The hotel features a naturally lit chapel, where opening the curtains reveals the vast Suruga Bay. When sunlight streams into the chapel, the entire atmosphere is filled with pure happiness.
A simple yet solemn church wedding.
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