Hakone Holidays 2012

Explore Hakone

Hakone is a town located in the mountainous far west of the Kanagawa prefecture. The natural beauty of the area remains a constant pull for both national and international toursists. The town boasts magnificent views of Mt. Fuji and is famed for its hot springs and the beautiful waters of Caldera lake.

You’ll Love Hakone if...

• You want a break from the bustling Tokyo, and a chance to see the quieter sider of Japan.
• Eager to explore Hakone, from museums and malls through to shrines,plus the miles of nature in the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, not forgetting the numerous hot springs.
• You want to witness and visit the incredible Mt. Fuji - Japan’s highest mountain. A hike up the mountain affords fantastic views out over the national parks and stunning winding rivers.

Holidays to Hakone

Hakone is surrounded by miles of natural beauty, dotted with hot springs and home to hundreds of attractions suitable for the entire family.

• Hakone is perfect for anyone wanting to discover Japan’s rich nature inbetween the vast metropolis’s. Spend days walking and discovering the wildlife around the mountains, forestry and lakes or take a peek at the Hakone botanical gardens in the highlands of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu national park.
• Experience the mountains in a slightly more liesurely fashion by taking a ride aboard the Hakone Tozan railway which is Japan’s oldest mountain railway. There are several routes but by far the prettiest is the night train which takes it’s passengers for an illuminated tour of the regions blooming flowers - naturally this is only available in season.
• Take a trip towards Lake Ashi and visit the Hakone Detached palace which was once a home for the imperial family - now a beautiful tourist attraction, preserved in brilliant condition set amongst the beautiful Onshi Hakone Park which offers impressive walking trails and inspiring views of Mt. Fuji and the lake.

Top Attractions in Hakone

Japan holidays are wonderful for all the family, and Hakone is home to so many attractions that it alone can serve as a perfect destination for holiday makers.

• Mt Fuji is an absolute must for anyone visiting the region. From Hakone you can enjoy awe-inspiring views to the snowy tip of the mountain, while a hike to it’s summit offers the view in reverse - over perfect landscapes of forests, hills and the shining blue waters of the lakes.
• The area is ripe with natural hot springs and has more than a dozen on offer. Some of the finest include Miyanoshita which can be found in a dense woodland area in the valley, with outdoor baths and beautiful scenery and the Tenzan bath house which offers a collection of pretty outdoor hot springs and is built within a traditional Japanese style building. Many of the hotels offer hot springs too - which are often free to use for guests - Yumoto Fujiya Hotel and Hotel Kowakien Yunessun are two of those.
• A trip to Japan is not at all complete without a visit to a traditional Japanese shrine - and luckily, Hakone is home to the beautiful Hakone shrine, or “Hakone Jinja”. It can be found close to Lake Ashi, its steps lead up from the lake, deep into the forest where the shrine’s buildings are hidden by the dense trees. Follow the pathway which is usually lit by lanterns and at the end you’ll find the wonderful main building of the shrine - which is sure to stop you dead in your tracks - a truly stunning and unique experience.

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