These videos are perfect. Seriously perfect. The upgrades on your website and communication is going to ensure you stay the best source for Japanese Tourism.
i've been using your website for over 3 years now and found it very useful, these videos are extremely amazing as i never considered visiting hakone till now, things look so much nicer from a video perspective than text/pictures
Went to Hakone day albefore yesterday...The most wanted place to go.As for me I wanted to go so long...and succeed.One of the most beautiful place to travel in Japan..Highly recommend!!😍
I went to Hakone earlier this year (2019) and two of my favorite spots were the Pola Museum of Art which was both 1) a great art museum and 2) an amazing piece of architecture, as well as the Lalique Museum Hakone which had some amazing pieces of design. The Venetian Glass Museum was a major tourist trap, but by and large the museums there are great and you can get a pass at any of them that will let you visit some number (5?) for a discount fee. On top of the natural beauty and relaxing Ryokan, it was an amazing trip.
We got engaged at the lookout next to the Detached Palace. Romantic spot with a great view of the lake, pirate ships, mountains and, just at the perfect moment, Mt Fuji appeared from its cloud cover at sunset in all its glory. Arigato, Fuji-san! The palace gardens are well worth the walk to see the view and it is just a short and pretty walk from Motohakone along the lakeside, with wonderful views of the Shrine’s Torii gate. A really great spot which we will always remember.
This is what I needed, every other video is in the city, only about food, video games and other weird and waste of time itineraries. All this nature and tradition is its true essence, thank you for this video!
Unfortunately, a big typhoon (Hagibis) hit right before were scheduled to go there so the natural hot springs weren't available as well as the trains. Luckily we were able to rent a car so we were able to go there. Make sure to visit outside of the typhoon season if you can!
Lake Ashinoko is beautiful, but I strongly recommend the following. First, bring your mosquito repellent and wear long sleeves. Second, don’t get a bite at the places around the Togendai docks. Wait until the boats bring you around (or back) to the Hakonemachi side, where there are some far, far better little restaurants once you walk a few blocks away from the landing.
Good question. From Moto-Hakone there are buses to Mishima, Atami and Odawara Stations. From any of these you can get on the Tokaido shinkansen to Kyoto. You can also take the Tozan Railway to Odawara. Here is a page with more detailed information about getting between Hakone and Kyoto which you might find useful: www.japan-guide.com/e/e5206.html?aFROM=2158_5200
I have heard from numerous people that the wait time for the ropeway is super long. If I use a Hakone Free pass on a Wednesday this coming August,going from the opposite direction (Togendai Station to Owakudani Station), How much time should I alot for the wait time at around 11am-noon? How long will the wait be from Owakudani to Sounzan around 3pm? Thank you for your guidance!
Hi i will be in japan tokyo from the 14th of febuary and thinking to pass one day in Hakone.. let's say half day i pass it visiting the open air museum, picasso pavillon... what to you suggest me for the evening?
@@japanguide so i guess i won't make in time to do Old tokaido road & checkpoint in the evening and then go back in tokyo if i pass the morning at the open air museum, correct? Thanks for eventually answering :)
Hi, do you think I can go to owakudani, checkpoint, amazake chaya, and cruise lake ashi in one day if i'll be going back to shinjuku in the afternoon? hope you read this. thanks in advance!
If you are going by rental car then this should be doable. If you are going by public transportation it will take much longer but it is theoretically possible.
If you do rent a car and drive, don't do it on a weekend as National Route 1is likely to be bumper to bumper. If you want to do it in one day from Tokyo/Shinagawa, consider taking the train to Odawara and riding your bike up to Ashinoko via the old road and down Route 1. Check the Strava Heat Map for GPS tracks.
The Odakyu "Romance Car" train takes about 90min from Shinjuku station while the Odakyu highway bus is about 2 hours. Here's more info on how to access Hakone: www.japan-guide.com/e/e5206.html
going to go to a ryokan in hakone from osaka....whats the best way to get there? we will have a jr pass so if a shinkansen can get us close by, that info would be great.
One of the most efficient ways is to take the Tokaido shinkansen (Kodama or some Hikari) to Mishima and then take a bus to Moto-Hakone. Here is much more detailed information about getting between Hakone and Osaka that you might find useful: www.japan-guide.com/e/e5206.html?aFROM=2157_5200
There is rarely a bad time to visit Hakone and winter should be a good time to enjoy the warm hot springs. Most likely there will be some snow, but the average low temperature for Hakone in February is just above freezing so there's a chance it will be cold without snow. Hope that helps, have a good trip!
Its possible to visit all year around! During the winter months you might have a higher change of viewing mount Fuji, since the air is crisp and its often not as cloudy!
Hakone would be much better in sunny days. Unfortunately, this video was taken in a worse condition. Hakone usually enjoys its comfortable weathers in the Pacific Ocean side of Japan.
These videos are perfect. Seriously perfect. The upgrades on your website and communication is going to ensure you stay the best source for Japanese Tourism.
Thanks Deanishes. Glad you're finding them useful!
Totally agree - planning my trip through your tips. Thanks guys
one of my favorite places when i visited Japan this summer
I was planning to visit Japan in August, is it too hot?
i've been using your website for over 3 years now and found it very useful, these videos are extremely amazing as i never considered visiting hakone till now, things look so much nicer from a video perspective than text/pictures
We just got back from Japan! Absolutely fantastic. We got some spectacular footage and more importantly created amazing memories!
Went to Hakone day albefore yesterday...The most wanted place to go.As for me I wanted to go so long...and succeed.One of the most beautiful place to travel in Japan..Highly recommend!!😍
Glad to hear you had a great trip there!
So how did it go?How much time would you recommand someone to stay there to visit Hakone?
These videos really helped me navigate through my Japan trip!
Awesome video! Went there during Autumn 2019. Amazing place to watch falls foliage.
Nice!Is the foliage already in october or is it later?And how much time would you recommand someone to stay there to visit Hakone?
I went to Hakone earlier this year (2019) and two of my favorite spots were the Pola Museum of Art which was both 1) a great art museum and 2) an amazing piece of architecture, as well as the Lalique Museum Hakone which had some amazing pieces of design. The Venetian Glass Museum was a major tourist trap, but by and large the museums there are great and you can get a pass at any of them that will let you visit some number (5?) for a discount fee. On top of the natural beauty and relaxing Ryokan, it was an amazing trip.
I'm going soo also there?How much time would you recommand someone to stay there to visit Hakone?
Perfect and interesting! I have been to Hakone, but it was long time ago. Your video serves as a nostalgic Hakone tour for me...doomo arigatoo !
This is on my itinerary for april this year! Cant wait!!!
I guess you didn't end up going ?
We got engaged at the lookout next to the Detached Palace. Romantic spot with a great view of the lake, pirate ships, mountains and, just at the perfect moment, Mt Fuji appeared from its cloud cover at sunset in all its glory. Arigato, Fuji-san! The palace gardens are well worth the walk to see the view and it is just a short and pretty walk from Motohakone along the lakeside, with wonderful views of the Shrine’s Torii gate. A really great spot which we will always remember.
Wow! Thanks for sharing your story!
Added to the must visit places in Japan list 😍😍😍
凄く良くまとまってますね！
このチャンネル凄い👍
ありがとうございます！！
This is what I needed, every other video is in the city, only about food, video games and other weird and waste of time itineraries. All this nature and tradition is its true essence, thank you for this video!
It looks so splendid. I am by inspired your videos and NHK's "Cycle Around Japan". Cheers
This was amazingly beautiful work n places..just wow.. good job friend .. ✌👌😇
Thank you so much for your videos and for the best website for tourists that want to go to Japan
Nice and informative! :) I'm in Hakone right now so this is great :)
Glad it helped. Have a good trip!
Thank you for the mini history lesson! It was very interesting :D
Unfortunately, a big typhoon (Hagibis) hit right before were scheduled to go there so the natural hot springs weren't available as well as the trains. Luckily we were able to rent a car so we were able to go there. Make sure to visit outside of the typhoon season if you can!
We hope you still had a nice trip!
Lake Ashinoko is beautiful, but I strongly recommend the following. First, bring your mosquito repellent and wear long sleeves. Second, don’t get a bite at the places around the Togendai docks. Wait until the boats bring you around (or back) to the Hakonemachi side, where there are some far, far better little restaurants once you walk a few blocks away from the landing.
Really enjoy your videos. Interesting and full of great information. Thank you.
I'm going there 14th Jan
Getting excited and starting packing 😁✌️✌️
Wonderful sharing
Brief but spectacular
Love Hakone very much
Excellent video, I made up my mind on what to see and do. Arigato!
Awesome video! Thanks so much!
fantastic video, very informative, thanks!
If you like plants and to see a nature of Hakone more, you should see Shisseikaen, the outdoor botanical garden.
I'll visit this place soon!
Very informative video. I have plan to visit japan
Awesome, very helpful, thank you so much!!
What should we do in hakone ?
Bring jdm and replicate race wmmt
We just vlogged our first visit to Hakone! We had no idea how often the fog hides Mount Fuji from Lake Ashi but man did we get lucky
I'm going soo also there?How much time would you recommand someone to stay there to visit Hakone?
can you advise please how you get around to all of these sights in Hakone if you are travelling on a day trip from Tokyo?
Wow! What a great and informative video!
i got engaged at the hakone shrine :)
Congratulations
Superb video, very useful. Question: to go to Kyoto from Hakone - is it better to go back to Tokyo, or can you travel directly from Hakone? Thanks.
Good question. From Moto-Hakone there are buses to Mishima, Atami and Odawara Stations. From any of these you can get on the Tokaido shinkansen to Kyoto. You can also take the Tozan Railway to Odawara. Here is a page with more detailed information about getting between Hakone and Kyoto which you might find useful: www.japan-guide.com/e/e5206.html?aFROM=2158_5200
I have heard from numerous people that the wait time for the ropeway is super long. If I use a Hakone Free pass on a Wednesday this coming August,going from the opposite direction (Togendai Station to Owakudani Station), How much time should I alot for the wait time at around 11am-noon? How long will the wait be from Owakudani to Sounzan around 3pm? Thank you for your guidance!
Hi i will be in japan tokyo from the 14th of febuary and thinking to pass one day in Hakone.. let's say half day i pass it visiting the open air museum, picasso pavillon... what to you suggest me for the evening?
The area around Hakone-Yumoto station would provide plenty of dining options and also has trains that go directly to Tokyo.
@@japanguide so i guess i won't make in time to do Old tokaido road & checkpoint in the evening and then go back in tokyo if i pass the morning at the open air museum, correct? Thanks for eventually answering :)
Is it possible to do everyrhing in one day ?
I did it as a daytrip from Tokyo. But would recommend to stay over for a night to include Odawara and enjoy a onsen overnight
The mountains of hakone are?
Hi, do you think I can go to owakudani, checkpoint, amazake chaya, and cruise lake ashi in one day if i'll be going back to shinjuku in the afternoon? hope you read this. thanks in advance!
If you are going by rental car then this should be doable. If you are going by public transportation it will take much longer but it is theoretically possible.
japan-guide.com hmmm ok. Thank you very much!
If you do rent a car and drive, don't do it on a weekend as National Route 1is likely to be bumper to bumper. If you want to do it in one day from Tokyo/Shinagawa, consider taking the train to Odawara and riding your bike up to Ashinoko via the old road and down Route 1. Check the Strava Heat Map for GPS tracks.
This's a great video for my next trip's guide! Btw 60-90 minutes from Tokyo is by taking bus? or train?
The Odakyu "Romance Car" train takes about 90min from Shinjuku station while the Odakyu highway bus is about 2 hours. Here's more info on how to access Hakone: www.japan-guide.com/e/e5206.html
Hakone Yuryo is still not tattoo-friendly. Is there a possibility that you can make a Video about Tattoo-friendly onsen?
looking beautiful, after watching this video i decided to visit Hakone in july ^^
Enjoy your trip!
I'm been to Hakone.
How do you get free day pass
I think you get it by JTB or perhaps a search on UA-cam could help
How does one get from Hakone to Lake Kawaguchiko?
going to go to a ryokan in hakone from osaka....whats the best way to get there? we will have a jr pass so if a shinkansen can get us close by, that info would be great.
One of the most efficient ways is to take the Tokaido shinkansen (Kodama or some Hikari) to Mishima and then take a bus to Moto-Hakone. Here is much more detailed information about getting between Hakone and Osaka that you might find useful: www.japan-guide.com/e/e5206.html?aFROM=2157_5200
I will be in Japan on February. Do you think it's a good session to visit Hakone? There is snow or rain there in February?
There is rarely a bad time to visit Hakone and winter should be a good time to enjoy the warm hot springs. Most likely there will be some snow, but the average low temperature for Hakone in February is just above freezing so there's a chance it will be cold without snow. Hope that helps, have a good trip!
From where I will get the Hakone free pass ?
when is the best month to visit hakone?
Its possible to visit all year around! During the winter months you might have a higher change of viewing mount Fuji, since the air is crisp and its often not as cloudy!
я поеду туда в апреле и пройду по вашему маршруту
So how did it go?How much time would you recommand someone to stay there to visit Hakone?
How does one obtain a Hakone free pass? And how would you reserve a night at a ryokan?
best video
Guys, how long would you recommand someone to stay there to fully enjoy Hakone?2 nights?3?4?
Where can you take Hakone free pass?
これから箱根はけっこういいです。とくに強羅は飲食店があります。
2:48 LOL you said "lake ashinoko", but ashi-no-ko means "ashi lake". Its lake Ashi!
We always insist on giving the full name in Japanese even if it may sound repetitive, so that it can be helpful when on location.
Afternoon act like normal tourist
Midnight go to the mountain pass
and see racing
Can anyone recommend a good Mt Fuji tour?
I’m not sure whether to stay here 2 nights or Fuji 🧐 I would like to see the mountain but not climb it
7:18 "elusive", right? (subtitles)
Good catch!
Wow
i like it
Nice
Are these doable within a day?
If you have car and start early, it's possible to do them all in one long day, but it would be somewhat rushed.
@@japanguide I will be travelling one month to Japan, so I have time.How many days would you recommand me to stay in Hakone?
God bless 🇯🇵
Hakone would be much better in sunny days. Unfortunately, this video was taken in a worse condition. Hakone usually enjoys its comfortable weathers in the Pacific Ocean side of Japan.
Ganda dyn
Im looking for a private onsen... in which tattoos are accepted. I have 3 smalls tattoos..and Im afraid this will be an issue. Thanks
Patricia Dehesa fujihakone.com/onsen-hot-spring
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箱根路を我が越え来れば伊豆の海や
The guy talking sounds like the guy from the Jack In The Box commercials.
glass making,
This is Japan . We need to see Pikachu not picasso
Hahahaha! 😂 well said
This comment right here 💯
I love this place, not to mention the Japanese girl who are so beautiful. Sexy eyes...kkkkk...
Nói như ăn cướp vậy guy!
Go to the Chernobyl . Take a bath with contaminated water. What's different?