How to Beat The Crowds on the Hakone Loop

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.

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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.

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