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Hakone is part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, less than 100 kilometers
from Tokyo. Famous for hot springs, natural beauty and the view of
nearby Mt. Fuji, Hakone is one of the most popular
destinations among Japanese and
international tourists looking for a break
from Tokyo
Lake Ashinoko
Torii at Moto-HakoneA torii is a traditional Japanese gate most commonly found at
the entrance of or within a Shinto shrine, where it symbolically marks the transition from the profane to the sacred
Lake Ashinoko
Lake Ashinoko
Lake Ashinoko
Lake Ashinoko was formed in the caldera of Mount Hakone after the volcano's last eruption
3000 years ago. Today, the lake with Mount Fuji in
the background is the symbol of Hakone. The lake's shores are mostly undeveloped except for small towns in the east
and north and a couple of lakeside resort hotels
The Hakone Sightseeing Cruise runs between Moto-Hakone Port and Togendai Port. A boat cruise from one end of the lake to the other takes roughly 30 minutes and costs 1000 yen
Torii of Hakone Shrine at Lake Ashi
Moto-Hakone
Moto-Hakone
The Victory, a replica of a famous 18th century British warship
The Victory
The Victory was modeled after the HMS Victory, an 18th-century British warship
The Victory
The newest ship in the Hakone Sightseeing Cruise fleet, the Victory has an elevator, barrier-free restroom facilities, an LCD monitor that displays information related to the voyage and more
Twin high-speed diesel engines enable this ship to make steady progress and provide smooth rides even during stormy weather
Torii of Hakone Shrine at Lake Ashi
The Royal II
The Royal II was designed based on the Royal Louis, a first-class warship constructed in the 18th century that served as the flagship for the French fleet
The best views of the lake in combination with Mount Fuji can be enjoyed from Moto-Hakone (a few steps south from the sightseeing boat pier), from the Hakone Detached Palace Garden and from the sightseeing boats cruising the lakeReplica of the warship Vasa
Gustavus Adolphus, the
king of Sweden in the early 17th century who was also known as
the authoritative "Lion of the
North," built the warship Vasa
(the name of the first-generation
king), after which this sightseeing
vessel was modeled. It is
decorated with luxurious
engravings and an impressive
figurehead at the prow
Vasa
Royal is a sightseeing ship on Lake Ashi (Hakone Lake, Ashinoko Lake). She is said to be inspired by Soleil-Royal, a 17th-century French sailing warship
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The Victory
Togendai Port
Hakone RopewayThe total area was 92.82 km². Hakone has been designated as a Geopark by UNESCO
Panoramic view of Hakone, Japan, dating to the 1950s. This map was drawn by Tomiteru Takaoa
Up in the mountains of Hakone, there is
a castle-like building not so far from
Kowakien station, called “Yunessun”.
It is a part of Hakone Kowakien,
a Hakone hotel resort surrounded
by the opulent nature of Hakone
Mountains
Hakone Hotel Kowakien is the oldest building in Kowakien which is consists of three hotels and Spa amusement park. Some of buildings in Hakone Kowakien are National Registered Cultural Properties. Hakone is one of the popular hot spring areas with quick access from Tokyo.
Hakone Hotel Kowakien boasts of a vast expanse of beautiful Japanese garden in front of the lobby. The garden is 16000 square-meter and made in 1914.
Hakone has been one of Japan's most popular hot spring resorts for centuries. Nowadays, more than a dozen springs provide hot spring water to the many bath houses and ryokan in the Hakone region. Visitors can enjoy a hot spring bath in public bath houses or ryokan.
Many ryokan open their baths not only to staying guests but also to daytime visitors. While staying guests can use the baths for free, daytime visitors pay an admission fee of typically between 500 and 2000 yen
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