The Hakone Loop is the most popular thing to do in Hakone. Every single person I spoke to there was doing it. Get it right, and you’ll see some cool sights and enjoy everything from cute trains to cable cars. Get it wrong, and you’ll experience a massive time suck, surrounded by people, and an experience that feels a bit like a sheep being herded. So, here’s how to do it the right way.
Hakone and Mount Fuji
Plan your trip to visit Hakone and Mount Fuji. find ideas of where to stay, what to do and how to get around.
The Quirky Choan-ji Temple in Hakone
Stumbling across the statue-strewn grounds of Choan-ji Temple in Hakone was the highlight of my Hakone trip. Here’s what you need to know if you want to visit…
10 Brilliant Things to do in Hakone – That Aren’t The Loop
Every single person I met in Hakone was doing one thing on their trip – the circuit known as The Loop – which is a shame, as, of all the things I did in Hakone on my recent visit, the Loop was not the most interesting or fun.
So, if you’re visiting Hakone for more than one day or want to expand your horizons outside of the Loop, here’s what else you might want to do on your trip.
3 Things to Know About Arriving in Hakone
Hakone is a great addition to your Japan trip. Located a short train ride away from Tokyo, it makes a good day trip. If you have room in your itinerary, spending a couple of days here offers a chance to spend some time in nature away from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo or the … Read more