In that context, the promise of Hakone – a famous oasis at the foot of Mount Fuji near Tokyo – feels almost suspicious. It’s such a sharp contrast, this idyllic resort destination seemingly ...

"As the gondola ascended from Sōunzan Station, we were greeted by the lush mountain scenery of Hakone and the breathtaking ...

Hakone in Kanagawa Prefecture has reclaimed its position as the nation’s most popular hot spring resort after being surprisingly ousted last year, according to a survey. In 2022, the Kusatsu ...

We visit Hakone in Kanagawa Prefecture. Once the site of a security checkpoint for traffic in and out of old Tokyo, it evolved into a hot spring resort, now with an increasingly diverse community.

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To see Mt. Fuji you don’t go all the way there. The best views are had from a small mountain resort town called Hakone, about ...