The mountainous town of Hakone lies about an hour and a half by train from Tokyo, making it a popular day trip or weekend getaway from the capital. It has had a long and illustrious tradition as a hot ...

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The Hakone Tozan Railway resumed full operations on July 23, 2020, following suspension due to typhoon damage in October 2019. Local businesses hope the restart, which coincides with the sixtieth ...

Hot springs, a historical checkpoint, and hikes along the ancient Tokaido Road are among the prime attractions awaiting travelers in Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture. This onsen resort town is a ...

The town of Hakone is a popular tourist destination with abundant nature, hot springs and museums. Lake Ashi, with its beautiful views of Mount Fuji, is surely one of its most picturesque features.

Hatsumōde (first shrine visit of the year), osechi (celebratory feast) and Hakone Ekiden (what some people call the greatest race on earth): These are three of the Japanese New Year’s traditions that ...

From Kyoto and Nara to Hakone, Takayama, and Kinosaki Onsen, these eight destinations offer temple streets, gardens, mountain scenery, hot springs, and heritage districts in settings that feel more ...