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Odakyu Romancecar
“Romance Car” out of Yumoto Station
The Odakyu Limited Express Train Romancecar is an excellent way to get from Tokyo to the Hakone region. It also serves the popular tourist destinations of Kamakura and Enoshima. There are excellent panoramic views of the countryside along the w
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Gora Park and Craft House in Hakone
Gora Park, Hakone
A five-minute walk from the Gora Station of the Hakone Tozan Railway, Gora Park is a pleasant break on a tour of Hakone. It features a western-style flower garden with a fountain and roses, plus two greenhouses. Relax on a bench and enjoy beautiful views of the
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Hakone Tozan Train
Hakone Tozan Railway
The charming red train runs through the mountains from Hakone-Yumoto to Gora, stopping at 5 stations in between. There is a distinct elevation change, so the train runs at a steep angle which is easiest to see from the rear window. Enjoy the forest views on the 40-minute
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Hakone Tozan Cable Car
Cable car in Hakone
As opposed to a ropeway in the sky, the Hakone Tozan Cable Car is pulled along a steep, straight track up the mountain. Get incredible views of the 211 meter (692 feet) altitude change looking back on the track from the rear of the car. It runs from Gora to Sounzan with 4
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Owakudani in Hakone, Japan
Ôwakudani
On your trip to Hakone, be sure to stop by Owakudani, which means “great boiling valley” in Japanese. It is a region of hot springs and sulfur vents creating a dynamic landscape that looks like it comes from a science-fiction movie. There is a tourist center explaining
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Kuro
the Black Eggs of Ōwakudani (Photo credit: False Positives)
If you stop at Okuwadani, take the path to see the steaming hot springs where the local specialty, kuro-tamago, or “black eggs” are made. Regular eggs are boiled in the springs at Tamago-Jaya, and a reaction with the sulfur and othe
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Yunohana Restaurant in Owakudani, Hakone
Yunohana Restaurant @ Owakudani
Owakudani on the Hakone Ropeway is a fascinating area of volcanic activity. The surreal terrain is reflected in the menu of the Yunohana Restaurant at the visitors’ center. Meals include offerings found nowhere else in Japan. Recommended is the spicy but not h
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Hakone Ropeway
Owakudani Hakone Ropeway
A fun way to visit different sights in the Hakone area is to take the Hakone Ropeway. Ride in a small gondola and enjoy picturesque views of pirate ships on Lake Ashi, steam rising from the volcanic hot springs at Owakudani, and of course, see the majestic cone of Mt
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Narukawa Art Museum in Hakone
View from Narukawa Art Museum in Hakone
Rotating exhibits featuring artwork about Mt. Fuji, Lake Ashi, and Hakone are displayed in the small but tasteful Narukawa Art Museum. There is also a permanent exhibit of rare jade and ivory pieces from China. As well as the artwork, the m
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Hakone Checkpoint (Hakone Sekisho)
Hakone Sekisho
Restored in immaculate detail and open to the public in the spring of 2007, entering the Hakone Checkpoint (Hakone Sekisho) is like stepping back in time. It was originally built in the Edo Period to control traffic on the Tokaido, or main road between Tokyo and Ky
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Hakone Tozan Bus
Hakone Tozan Bus
A convenient way to travel between many popular destinations in Hakone is the Hakone Tozan Bus. Board from the back and find a seat. When you see your stop listed on the reader board at the front of the bus, push the buzzer so the driver knows to stop. Rates are
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Day Trip to Hakone
When I travel, I like to see as much as possible. There are so many places in the world that I would like to see that I don’t know if I will ever get back. Famous places are good, but I also want to see a variety of things that maybe don’t appeal to the average tourist passing by
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Geisha and Maiko
Geisha and Maiko are talented entertainers, skilled in the arts of dance, music, games and conversation. Maiko are apprentices. Historically they might start training as young as 3 or 4 years old, but now most do not begin until their late teens. They study with an older mentor, following h
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Critter Country Area of Tokyo Disneyland
Critter Country Park Sign at Tokyo Disneyland. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
This small section of the park can only be reached through Westernland, and really is a subset of that area. Though small, it is incredibly charming, with cute animal houses filling all the little corners. Splash Mounta
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Tokyo Disney Resort Overview
Tokyo Disney Resort
Tokyo Disney Resort is much more than just an amusement park. Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea are next to each other, providing the visitor a range of theme areas to choose from. Multi-day tickets can be used at both parks, maximizing your time at the places you most enjoy
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Disney Ambassador Hotel at the Tokyo Disney Resort
Disney Ambassador Hotel
The Disney Ambassador Hotel at the Tokyo Disneyland Resort is an excellent choice for a family who wants to stay at the resort within walking distance of Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea. From the moment you walk in the lobby, you are surrounded by Disney character deta
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Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta
Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta
Inside DisneySea itself is a boutique hotel where guests can stay, with incredible views overlooking the park and a special entrance permitting access 20 minutes earlier than the average visitor. The Hotel MiraCosta is set within the Mediterranean Harbor theme
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Tokyo Disneyland Hotel
Tokyo Disneyland Hotel
The newest of the genuine Tokyo Disney hotels, the Tokyo Disneyland Hotel is tastefully decorated in Victorian style with luxurious rooms and plenty of amenities, from slippers to Disney character soaps to fresh fruit upon your arrival. The views are not special as the
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Yokohama Chinatown
Yokohama Chinatown Night View
Yokohama’s most famous tourist spot is Chinatown, with over 250 shops all concentrated in a central area near the waterfront. Its most famous landmarks are the very intricate, ornamented gates leading into that section of the city.
In 1859, Yokohama opened to fo
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Hotel Rose Garden Shinjuku
Hotel Rose Garden Shinjuku
If you are not interested in facilities like pools and fitness centers, but just want a reasonable, convenient room, try the Hotel Rose Garden Shinjuku. This boutique hotel was established in 1997, and has clean, modern facilities and a polite and helpful staff. Th
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