JAPAN Hakone Sekisho & Hakone Hachiri: Why This Mountain Pass Mattered in Edo Japan
Why was Hakone so important in the Edo period? Discover Hakone Sekisho, Hakone Hachiri and what I found while walking around Lake Ashi.
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JAPAN How Many Days Do You Need in Hakone? My 1, 2 & 3-Day Advice
How many days do you need in Hakone? I compare a day trip, one night and two nights, with itinerary ideas for Hakone, Gora and Odawara.
JAPAN Getting Around Hakone Without a Car: Trains, Buses & Walking Tips
Can you explore Hakone without a car? My experience using trains, buses and walking, including Gora's steep hills, luggage tips and the Hakone Freepass.
JAPAN Hakone Shrine & Lake Ashi Guide: My Walking Route from Motohakone
Walk from Motohakone to Hakone Shrine, Lake Ashi, Onshi-Hakone Park and Hakone Sekisho, with realistic timings and first-hand tips.
JAPAN Hakone-Yumoto Guide: What to Eat, See and Know Before You Go
Hakone-Yumoto is where many people begin their trip into Hakone, but it can be tempting to treat it as little more than ...