Lake Ashi

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Hakone for First-Time Visitors: What I’d Do on My First Trip

Visiting Hakone for the first time? Here’s what I’d prioritise, where I’d stay, what I’d eat and the mistakes I’d avoid after exploring Hakone myself.
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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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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.