Hakone is where Tokyo comes to relax and get a taste of the countryside. Around 90 minutes from Shinjuku station by the Odakyu line train, this mountainous area offers convenient transportation, ...

Join National Geographic photographer Jonathan Irish as he explores the natural landscapes, iconic landmarks, and historical stops in this wellness oasis. Just a short trip from Tokyo, Hakone offers a ...

Hakone is Tokyo's favourite escape. It's a Japanese ideal: a land of onsen (natural hot springs) and jagged, misty mountains. At the centre is calm, cool Lake Ashi, a natural reflecting pool for Mt ...

Hot springs, a historical checkpoint, and hikes along the ancient Tokaido Road are among the prime attractions awaiting travelers in Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture. This onsen resort town is a ...

Hakone in Kanagawa Prefecture is a popular day-trip destination from Tokyo offering scenic spots like pristine Lake Ashi and the rolling fields of Sengokuhara and magnificent views of Mount Fuji on ...

Hakone flourished as a stopover on the road connecting Tokyo and Kyoto many years ago. It is said that many people have healed away the weariness of travel in this town where people today still enjoy ...

Hiramatsu Hotels & Resorts has an interesting pedigree. This small group of boutique destination hotels was founded by its owner Hiroyuki Hiramatsu, who was the first Japanese chef to receive a ...