Hakone Yosegi Zaiku

2019.03.01

Hakone`s Hatajuku Yosegi Zaiku ia a traditional local craft dating back to the Edo period of Japan.

Hakone Art Museums

2019.02.13

Hakone is well known throughout Japan as an area with many art museums. The wide collection of museums gives any visitor a choice of wonderful places to learn, feel, and experience the art of Japan and the world.

Hakone Shrine

2019.02.11

Hakone Shrine is one of the most popular destinations in the area. The shrine has a history of more than 1000 years. The shrine has been popular with samurai, celebrities, and travelers for centuries. Come visit and experience the culture and history of Japan.

Hakone Checkpoint, Sekisho

2019.02.06

See and feel the history of the samurai age. The Hakone Sekishou is a reconstructed checkpoint used to control the flow of people and control Japan under the Tokugawa Shogunate.

Mt. Fuji and Hakone

2019.01.29

Hakone is right next to Hakone. Access to the beautiful mountain is easy by car or bus and there are amazing spots to see Fuji from the peaks of Hakone. Visiting Fuji is one of the most popular things to do in Hakone.

Sengokuhara, the Highlands of Hakone

2019.01.14

Sengokuhara is the large highland valley near Lake Ashi. This area is famous for museums, resorts, golfing, and access to the Mt. Fuji area.

What is a Ryokan?

2019.01.10

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

Hakone Attractions

2019.01.04

Discover things to do and activities in the Hakone area. Hakone has attractions for a day visit or an overnight stay to make your visit to Japan a memorable one.

Winter Illumnations in Hakone

2018.12.28

Celebrate the festive time of year with beautiful winter illuminations throughout the Hakone area. There are different museums and locations where you can see the wonderful lights during the winter season.

Hakone Winter Fireworks

2018.12.28

Welcome the New Year in Japan with a visit to Hakone Shrine

Tenzan Hot Springs

2018.12.13

A wonderful day use onsen in Hakone for those looking for a traditional and refined atmosphere.

Hiking Hakone`s Kintoki Mountain

2018.11.26

Hakone Day Trip Part 2

2018.11.25

Continue our exploration of Hakone from Owakudani down to Lake Ashi and back to Yumoto

A Hakone Day Trip Part 1

2018.11.25

A day trip to Hakone is one of the best ways to spend a day outside Tokyo. An overnight trip is the best way to see the area, but you can get all the highlights in one day!

Visiting a Shrine in Japan

2018.11.07

Visiting a Shinto Shrine