Find Hakone's unique heritage near Lake Ashi area. Hakone Shrine, Suginamiki: Ancient Cedar Road, Old Tokaido highway in Hakone, Ryokan Ryuguen, Onshi Hakone Park
From Geisha experience to traditional Japanese garden visit, these local tours in Hakone open up a window into Japanese tradition. Browse through these experiences to find what interests you, and make sure to book in advance to guarantee your spot.
Hakone mountain path the steepest in Japan in Edo area
Visiting Japan Heritage
During the Edo period (1603-1868), the role of the barrier stations changed from that of a military fortress to that of a police station, inspecting travelers and their luggage as they traveled along the roads. In particular, it seems that they kept a close watch on the wives of daimyos (feudal lords) who were kept as hostages in Edo to ensure that they did not rebel against the shogunate by fleeing back to their homeland, and to prevent large quantities of weapons from being brought into Edo without permission.
The Fujiya Hotel is one of the most famous hotels in Japan with a long and distinguished history of welcoming guests for more than 100 years. Explore the traditional architecture and services that have been enjoy by the likes of Helen Keller, Charlie Chaplin, and John Lennon over the years.
The Fujiya Hotel in Hakone opened on July 15, 1878. The classic exterior of the building is full of attractions, and the hotel is one of the pioneer resort hotels in Japan. The guest lists for this hotel includes Albert Einstein, Charlie Chaplin, Helen Keller, Dwight Eisenhowser, Emperors, and many more.
