Things To Do
Ten of the Best Hakone Sightseeing Spots
Hakone, Japan
Looking for an interesting place to visit in Japan? Hakone has a mix of stunning parks, creative museums, hiking routes, and even a ropeway! Only a short train ride from Tokyo, Hakone is sure to impress with its wealth of natural beauty. Read on for our t...
Luke Kinsella
Oct 31, 2024
Things To Do
Nine Places to Experience Traditional Onsen
Hakone, Japan
Are you looking to experience Japanese traditional bathing customs on your trip to Japan? Onsen can be found in many places and easily enjoyed. Often in areas with stunning views of mountains or countryside, here are nine of the best hot springs in Japan,...
Luke Kinsella
Feb 24, 2023
Things To Do
Four Excellent Museums in Hakone
Hakone, Japan
An area well known for hot spring resorts, beautiful nature, and a stunning view of Mount Fuji, Hakone already has plenty to offer. Hidden away amonst the picaresque scenery, are four rather interesting museums, making a nice distraction from a long day o...
Luke Kinsella
Feb 24, 2023
General
When is the best time to view Mt. Fuji from Hakone?
Hakone, Japan
Possibility of viewing Mt. Fuji Winter is the best time to view Mt. Fuji as the possibility of her whole view is higher than 50% and Hakone is not crowded. On the other hand, summer is the worst time as the possibility even including her partial view is ...
Yuki K.
Oct 24, 2022
Culture
Natural Mineral Pigments used for Modern Japanese-style Painting
Hakone, Japan
I studfied natural miveral pigments which are used for Japanese-style painting. Please refer following.What is natural mineral pigments? That is one of the pigments which is used for the East. Examples of them are ultramarine blue, verdigris, vermilion, ...
Kashima H.
Oct 21, 2022
General
Day tour to Hakone from Tokyo - How to go and what to do
Hakone, Japan
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Come & enjoy the beauty of Japan with our highly rated Japan private tours. Do you want to go a little outside of Tokyo and enjoy a little bit more of Japan? If you have an extra day and want to enjoy a little bit more of Japan, without having to ...
Kenzia Valetta
Oct 20, 2022
Travel Tips
Hakone Shrine Power Spot to Encourage People
Hakone, Japan
I visited Hakone Shrine inside Hakone sightseeking resort the other day. During the observation of the Shrine, I acquired the knowledge about Hakone Shrine for the first time and felt of the historical importance of this Shrine. Following is my knowledg...
Kashima H.
Sep 29, 2022
General
Ashinoko-Lake How this lake was appeared and Various Hakone Sight Spots
Hakone, Japan
Hakone is located inside the big caldera which are assembled with four calderas surrounded by the outer rim of a crater (size: 11km east and west, 8km north and south). This caldera had appeared by a lot of repeated eruption of active mountains in Hakone ...
Kashima H.
Sep 29, 2022
Things To Do
Autumn color with Mt. Fuji from Hakone
Hakone, Japan
I visited Hakone on Nov. 26th with my guests from Philippin. We enjoyed the speed of Shinkansen at Odawara station as usual but we were scolded by a station employee not to lean to the wall, not to use a Camera stand. So be careful to avoid these things i...
Yuki K.
Aug 05, 2022
Transportation
Various Rides in Hakone
Hakone, Japan
I am very much interested in various type of transportation in Hakone such as Hakone Tozan Railway, Hakone Tozan Cable Car, Hakone Ropeway and Hakone Sightseeing Cruise.Following is the brief information of each Rides which I knew by studying. Hakone Toz...
Kashima H.
Jul 18, 2022
Itinerary Ideas
Lake Ashi and Narukawa museum
Hakone, Japan
Lake Ashi is located at 800m above sea level in the middle of Hakone caldera. I took this photo from Narukawa museum on a typical winter day in Hakone. In winter, the wind from northwest with water vapor collected from Japan Sea hits the mountains on ...
Hideki M.
Mar 03, 2021