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Hakone is often considered one of Japan’s best onsen towns. But, actually, Hakone is much more than just a single town! Hakone is an entire area inside the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. Disclaimer:...
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Yumoto (often called Hakone-Yumoto) is the charming gateway town to Hakone—a vast area inside Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park comprising several small towns famous for its hot springs (onsens) and Mt Fuji views! Yumoto,...
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Looking for the best things to do in Hakone, Japan? I’ve got you covered! Read more below to discover Hakone’s top attractions and off-the-beaten-path gems. With natural hot springs, panoramic views of...
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Is this your first time in Hakone? If so, this is the perfect Hakone 2-day itinerary for you! With hot springs (onsens), cozy ryokans, photo ops of Mount Fuji, and a serene...
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If you’re craving to see “real Tokyo” away from Shibuya and Shinjuku, then a bike tour is the best way to do just that. Few tours can provide what a biking tour...
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Deciding between the different bike tours in Tokyo? One option that I vetted was DIGS Tokyo Tours. DIGS is a small food and cycling tour company owned and run by Andy, an...
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If you just wrapped up a few days in the Fuji Five Lakes area and want to easily go from Kawaguchiko back to Tokyo, read on! For being one of Japan’s most...
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You would think that traveling from Hakone to the Mt Fuji Five Lakes area (in particular, Kawaguchiko—the main resort town), would be simple considering how popular these two destinations are. But nope!...
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Thinking about visiting Hakone in the wintertime and wondering what to do, wear, and more? If so, you’re in the right place! When you see photos of Hakone in spring or fall,...
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Chances are, when searching for things to do in Hakone, you’ve seen a rather interesting-looking pirate boat on a picturesque lake with Mount Fuji towering in the background. That is Hakone’s popular...
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When planning your first trip to Hakone, there can be a lot of confusion about whether or not the Hakone Freepass is worth purchasing for a 2 to 3-day trip. I know...
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Hakone and onsens are synonymous; you can’t experience one without the other! But not all hot springs in Hakone are equal. A sneak peek at some of the baths at Higana Toji...
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Hakone might be most well-known for its volcanic hot springs (onsens) and views of Mount Fuji but don’t underestimate its hiking trails offering splendid views and historical and cultural sites. One of...
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It’s my dream come true — a digital nomad visa for Japan! After living in several countries as a long-time digital “slomad,” I had always hoped (but never expected) that Japan, of...
