Famous for its hot springs resorts (onsen) and views of the iconic volcano Mount Fuji, is Hakone, a mountainous town Japan. It is located in Japan's Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park west of Tokyo and is only 49.1 miles away from Tokyo Haneda International Airport. Hakone is the go to place for many tourists who are looking for a break from Tokyo. The beautiful town is home of the Hakone Shrine, a Shinto shrine with a red “torii” gate overlooking Lake Ashi and the boiling sulphur springs of the Owakudani Valley.
It is easy for tourists to visit town monuments like the Hakone hot springs, Open air museum, Owkudani, Lake Ashinoko, Okada museum of art, Hakone Venetian Glass Museum (Glass Forest), Hakone Gōra Park and the Little Prince museum with sightseeing tours. Enjoy fun-filled activities like experiencing the Hakone Komagatake Ropeway, riding Lake Ashi omnibus, visiting the Narukawa Art Museum and more on a trip to the stunning city.
Tourists can enjoy a visit to Hakone at any time of the year and experience the beauty of nature while taking in the town's striking seasonal landscape, with walking tours. For a full experience of the majestic town of Hakone, tourists need to engage in a wide range of outdoor activities available to be enjoyed such as hiking on Japan's heritage site and swimming in the Hakone Kowakien Yunessun Hot springs. Tripindicator carefully gathers feedback from reliable sources to provide users with a pocket friendly useful guide.
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