Hakone

Japan - Tokyo and Kanto Region

Hakone is located to the south of Mt Fuji and has been a popular spot since the Samurai warriors ordered an onsen (natural hot water spring bath) be built here in 1590 and to this day, the area is home to more onsen than any other in Japan.

An assemblage of cable cars, ropeways and funicular railways connect the numerous small communities that host a selection of museums, including the outdoor sculpture park (with exhibits by Henry Moore, Miro, Maillol and Rodin) to a Ferrari exhibition hall and even a tour around the lake by a pirate ship.

On a clear day, the ropeways offer majestic views of the lush surroundings, nearby mountains, and the domineering Mt. Fuji in the distance.

If you fancy the challenge of the climb, the season runs from 1st July through to the end of August, and there’s the option of doing it by day or night. The views from the top are stunning and a sunrise from the summit of ‘Fuji-san’ is a never-to-be-forgotten sight.

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