Enjoy and experience magnificent views of the nature in Hakone!!!

We take Hakone Tozan Train at Hakone Yumoto Station to Gora Station, which is one of other Hakone hot spring resort.

In spring and autumn, to visit Gora Park is one of the best options for Hakone Sightseeing tour.

We take Hakone Cable Car at the Gora Station to the Sounzan Station at first.

Then we take Hakone Ropeway to Owakudani Station. On the ropeway, you will find a big contrast between beautiful green trees on the slope to the top and bald hell-like valley afterward.

Owakudani is the area around a crater created during the last eruption of Mount Hakone some 3000 years ago. Today, much of the area is an active volcanic zone where sulfurous fumes, hot springs and hot rivers can be experienced.

Additionally, Owakudani has good views of Mount Fuji on clear days.

After watching the Owakudani, we take another ropeway down to Togendai Station where we take Pirate boat to cruise on the Lake Ashinoko to Hakone-machi-ko pier.

You can see Kuzuryu Shrine, Mt. Komagatake and Hakone Shrine on the boat. If weather is fine, there is a chance to Mt. Fuji as well.

We proceed to Hakone Sekisho which can be translated to Checkpoint which is a facility for inspection. During the Tokugawa period (1603 - 1867), there were 53 Sekisho on major roads from Kyoto to Edo (current Tokyo). Hakone Sekisho was one of the largest and was thought to be important among them.

One of the main roles of Sekisho was to control 'incoming guns and outgoing women', which means to prevent weapons from being brought into Edo and wives and children of feudal lords from fleeing from Edo.

In 2007, the reconstruction of the Hakone Sekisho was completed and now appears true to its original form, including gates, fence, housing for officers and foot soldiers, a prison chamber and a lookout tower.

On the way to Hakone Sekisho, there are several Hakone Yosegi-zaiku shops on the street. Hakone Yosegi-zaiku is a traditional Japanese marquetry technique that originates from the Hakone region. This intricate woodcraft is well-known for its beautiful patterns and meticulous craftsmanship. One of the most famous products made using the Yosegi-zaiku technique is the "Secret Box", which is a puzzle box. It requires a specific sequence of movements to open, and these boxes have been cherished both as artistic pieces and fun puzzles.

After visiting Hakone Sekisho and the Hakone Sekisho Shiryokan, which a small museum with various related exhibits and located near by, we take a bus to Hakone Shrine.

Hakone Shrine is a historic Shinto Shrine situated on the shores of Lake Ashinoko. It is set amid picturesque surroundings and is a popular spot for both tourists and locals. Its history stretches back over a thousand years, and it was once an important religious site for samurai.

One of the most iconic elements of the Hakone Shrine is its torii gates. The Peace Gate is the most notable torii gate. It stands on the shore of Lake Ashinoko and is a symbol of peace, as its name suggests. In order to take pictures under this torii gate, usually there are so many people waiting on the queue in front of the gate.