Japan`s most watched and beloved sporting event is a race between Tokyo and Hakone. The Hakone Ekiden is a collegiate relay marathon race ran on January 2nd and 3rd.
Hakone is a wonderful place to see and experience different activities. The history and culture of the area is a wonderful setting to discover much of Japan`s beauty. Many of the activities are cultural or take advantage of the natural beauty of the area. These are the best things to do in Hakone while you are here.
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.
Hakone is a popular destination for people to experience the history, culture, and nature of Japan. Enjoy hot springs, Fuji views, museums, food, and more in this eclectic mountain area just outside Tokyo.
Hakone is most famous for hot springs, traditional ryokan, rich nature, museums, and historical sites. Hakone is a mountainous area that lies on the the famous Tokaido Road connecting Tokyo and Kyoto. Hakone is easily accessibly from Tokyo by train.
Hakone is well known for the abundance of hot springs in the area, also known as onsen. Japanese people have loved hot springs since ancient times. This is because onsen heals the body and soul. In this article, we will discuss the relationship between hot springs and the Japanese people, and introduce the beauty and anti-aging benefits of hot springs.
Hidden off the main road and past a koi pond in Sengokuhara, the temple is surrounded by nature and has a quiet appearance.
During the rainy season one of the most common flowers to see in all of Japan is the Hydrangea.
Experience the rich nature of Hakone
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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.
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Hakone has many hiking trails with different lengths and levels of difficulty. Each Hakone trail has a wonderful story and abundant natural sites to see along the way. Hakone has just released an English hiking map available at local stations and information centers.
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.