Published date: December 4, 2024
Successful Capture of a Wild Stork!
Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
I stayed at the "Fairfield by Marriott Hyogo Kanabekogen" as my base for traveling in Hyogo. Here are some of its charms:
☕️ Take a breather in the lounge
In the lounge, where free drinks are available, you can enjoy coffee, tea, and even miso soup for free. Additionally, there are pleasant terrace seats where you can relax while feeling the natural breeze.
💻 Perfect for workations
With Wi-Fi and outlets available, a comfortable working environment is guaranteed. Work gets done even while traveling.
📚 A selection of local crafts and books
The lounge features local crafts and books about history and culture, allowing for new discoveries during my stay.
🛏️ Quality guest rooms unique to Marriott
The rooms are simple yet combine cleanliness and a sense of luxury, providing utmost comfort. The complimentary mineral water and tea service is a nice touch.
👩💻 Flexibility to work and relax
The space allows for relaxation on the sofa or focused work at the desk, making it attractive for various moods.
📝 Hospitality through surveys
By answering a survey after my stay, I received drinks and snacks as a thank you. This time, I enjoyed some delicious tea, enhancing the lingering memories of my trip.
🎄 A touch of Christmas spirit
The lounge was slightly decorated for Christmas, making it very charming.
👟 Participating in the Fairfield Stamp Rally!
I purchased a notebook and participated in the stamp rally, achieving my 25th checkpoint here! As a souvenir, I received 1500 Marriott Bonvoy points and local snack "Cabbage Snack", deepening the memories of my travels.
This hotel offered a pleasant stay while allowing an encounter with local charm. I definitely want to visit again next time!
Experiences during the trip
During my trip to Hyogo, I visited the "Kaban no Yakata" where I could experience Japanese bag culture. This experiential shop not only sells bags but also leather products, making it a perfect place to replace my wallet that had just broken. After much deliberation, I found a lovely green wallet and was very satisfied with my purchase. The interior of the store has a nostalgic retro atmosphere, and the attached cafe provided a luxurious time to relax in a historical space.
Next, I visited the "Hyogo Prefectural Stork Sanctuary Park". Here, I was able to see protected storks up close and learn about their ecology and conservation efforts. I was captivated by the storks' sharp eyes and elegant form and found myself spellbound for a while.
The park has many stork nests set up, and I was eagerly observing, hoping to see them return to their outdoor nests, but I couldn't quite catch that moment. Just as I started to give up and headed to the restroom, I received a call from my wife. "A stork has returned to the nest, hurry!" Rushing back, I was greeted by a wild stork right in front of me. The thrill of capturing that moment on camera was beyond compare.
This area has been developed as a biotope, and various species coexist, not just storks. I look forward to encountering even more natural wonders on my next visit.