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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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