After a brief closure to ensure the safety of visitors, Owakudani is now open again. You can visit and get close to the famed steaming vents of Owakudani in reserved groups from March 28, 2022.
Every spring in Hakone thousands of hydrangea bloom among the mountains. The blooming hydrangea line the famed Hakone Tozan Railway between Yumoto and Gora and are lit up for a special experience called the "Ajisai Train" in the evening.
Hakone is a mountainous region just outside of Tokyo. Because of the wide range of elevation levels there are different features to the weather and climate throughout the year. Summers are cooler than the oppressive heat of Tokyo and in winter you have a good chance of seeing some snow. Here is a introduction into Hakone weather.
A short article to help you get to and from the Gotemba Premium Outlets from Hakone for shopping and views of Fuji
Your guide to using a hot spring in Japan. Learn how to onsen the Japanese way. Rules to enjoy the onsen, the traditional Japanese hot spring and that has been enjoyed for centuries, an truly unique Japanese experience
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A Ryokan is a Japanese traditional inn. Sometimes modern and sometimes with a history of hundreds of years. A stay in a ryokan during your time in Japan is an amazing experience
The most popular way to see Hakone
