#motohakone

[emaadsidiki]

Bakery & Table Hakonemachi ৎ🌸୭

#Cherry Blossom #Tree #White #Flowers #Spring #Lake Ashi #Ashigarashimo #Springtime #Cafe #Restaurant #Hakone #Hakone Lake #Motohakone #Ashinoko Lake #Kanagawa #Japan

[thejapanhaul]

This is a 3D Evangelion print water bottle featuring Rei and Asuka that I bought from the 7-11 in Hakone near the Motohakone Port!

[rgbagel]

Study of a stone lantern in Hakone-Jinja

Been missing Japan so much recently ;_;

Instagram DeviantArt

#study #artists on tumblr #digital painting #digital art #painting #jinja #shrine #Hakone shrine #hakone jinja #japan #motohakone #Hakone #concept art

[denizibilenbaliklar]

Deniz senin gibi bir ‘Baba’sı olduğu için çok şanslı 🍀🍀Hayat boyu birbirinizin en kıymetli yol arkadaşı olun 🍀🍀🍀 . . Yanımızdaki ve kalplerimizdeki tüm Babalarımızın Babalar Günü kutlu olsun, sadece varlıkları ile hissettiğimiz destekleri sonsuz olsun 🍀🍀🍀 . . . #denizibilenbaliklar #denizibilenbaliklarinjapan #denizibilenbaliklarinhakone #03102017 #motohakone #hakone #lakeashi #lakeashicruise #worldwidetravellerkids #wxplore #hayatevesığar #sevgievesığar #mutlulukevesığar #babalargününkutluolsun (Lake Ashi) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBsTYoMA_wR/?igshid=13mlafej06ic2

#denizibilenbaliklar #denizibilenbaliklarinjapan #denizibilenbaliklarinhakone #03102017 #motohakone #hakone #lakeashi #lakeashicruise #worldwidetravellerkids #wxplore #hayatevesığar #sevgievesığar #mutlulukevesığar #babalargününkutluolsun

[gastronomictourist]

#latelunch at #ashinokochaya #motohakone #hakone #japan under nice warm sunshine #food #foodie #foodies (at Hakone, Japan) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8lKxeag_7H/?igshid=1phyj6vsc0tlh

#latelunch #ashinokochaya #motohakone #hakone #japan #food #foodie #foodies

[billthoo]

Hakone-Jinja, Hakone,Japan. 2018. Sony A7rii. 35/2.5. ISO200 1/50sec f/11 . #Japan #Nippon #日本 #Hakone #箱根町 #Hakonejinja #箱根神社 #Motohakone #元箱根 #landscape #temple #monochrome #blackandwhite #travel #urbannature #city #sony #sonya7rii #a7rii (at Hakone, Japan) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4A4qE8Azjc/?igshid=dktpm17dug4b

#japan #nippon #日本 #hakone #箱根町 #hakonejinja #箱根神社 #motohakone #元箱根 #landscape #temple #monochrome #blackandwhite #travel #urbannature #city #sony #sonya7rii #a7rii

[toshiyamtumble]

元箱根は霧の中 #hakone #motohakone (元箱根ルチア) https://www.instagram.com/p/BusmarTAbz3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=mkiw1ng47rai

#hakone #motohakone

[vintagelasvegas]

On the Strip, July 20, 1977

Photos by Klaus, scanned in 2019 for his Flickr page Motohakone. He writes, “I'm often amazed how cities or landscapes have changed. And I want to share this with others.”

#1977 #Castaways #Caesars Palace

[yukusaki]

Day trip/overnight from Tokyo: Hakone

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It’s been about a month since I started my job at the travel agency and I already know more about things to do in Hakone than anyone who’s never been to Hakone should know.  It’s a small but popular town near Mt. Fuji with some pretty good things to do.  If you’re going between Tokyo and Kyoto, this is a good stop on the way.  It’s also a good opportunity to splurge a bit and stay at a nice ryokan with an onsen.  There are even a few—but not many—open-air onsen with views of Fuji (many of those are at ryokan, but may be open to day guests not staying there overnight).  

There’s lots of stuff to do here so I’ll try to keep it short.  Anyone wanting a more detailed description (especially prices and logistics on getting from place to place), feel free to send an ask!  

Getting there from Tokyo:

The shinkansen is only 40 minutes from Tokyo Station to Odawara and for such a short distance is not too expensive (3,000 for unreserved, 4,500 yen for balls-to-the-wall luxury with seats in the premium car).  Take the Tozan train from Odawara to get into Hakone proper--a particularly gorgeous ride during hydrangea season (mid-June to late July).

The Odakyu Romancecar (limited express) from Shinjuku to Hakone Yumoto is a bit longer (80 minutes). It’s a bit cheaper than the shinkansen (in the range of 2,500 yen), but they’re close enough that it’s better to just decide based on convenience--unless you have the Freepass, in which case the Romancecar is only about 1,500 yen.

If you’re staying overnight or for 2 nights you should absolutely get the Hakone Freepass (2- and 3-day passes available) which give you free public transport basically anywhere in Hakone, and discounts for a bunch of stuff.  

Suggested route:

Train from Hakone Yumoto or Odawara to The Hakone Open-Air Museum: art museum with some pretty notable exhibits (admission 1,600 yen)

Walk (15 min) to Sounzan station and ride the Hakone Ropeway to Togendai station (￥1,480 one-way): some good views going up the mountain.  Easily accessible from Odawara and Hakone Yumoto via bus and cable car (all free with the Freepass).  Stop at Owakudani station (￥920 +￥1,140 from there to Togendai) on the way up to try the famous black eggs—eggs boiled in a sulfur spring with the shells turned black, which are said to add 7 years to your life:

Photo by David Monniaux x

From the top of the ropeway (Togendai station) take the Hakone Sightseeing Cruise on Lake Ashi/Ashinoko to Motohakone port for Hakone Shrine or Hakonemachi for Hakone Sekisho (the two ports are within walking distance of each other so you can visit both--￥1,040 one way, free with Freepass, cruise/ropeway day pass also available).  On clear days you can see Mt. Fuji, such as in the picture at the top of this post.  

Hakone shrine: some gorgeous views, of course.  One of the torii gates is on the lake.

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Hakone Sekisho (Hakone inspection point): historically used to prevent weapons from coming into the city and the wives and daughters of feudal lords from getting out of the city. Now restored as a museum.

Then take a bus back to Hakone Yumoto/Odawara/your hotel, etc.

If the Hakone Ropeway is closed, you can try the Komagatake ropeway instead (go to Hakone Shrine or Hakone Sekisho by public transport first, then take the Izuhakone cruise instead of the Hakone Sightseeing Cruise to Hakone-en port; alternatively, just take a bus to Hakone-en.  There’s fewer Freepass discounts with this route).

That’s a pretty good day trip right there, but if you’re staying longer try some of these:

Yunessun onsen complex: One side of the complex is a bit more traditional, while the other (swimsuits required) has rooms with coffee baths and wine baths, just to name a few (3,500 yen for admission to both parts).

And the Venetian Glass Museum.

If you’re going by shinkansen, take some time in Odawara to go to Suzuhiro Kamaboko Village. Kamaboko is a traditional Japanese food made from pureed fish paste, formed into loaves and steamed.  At Suzuhiro, you can try making your own kamaboko at the museum (1,500 yen depending on the workshop.  I recommend going through the Japanese version of the website if you’re able to do the workshop in Japanese, as there are more options).  There are some other food-related places at the village, like a soba restaurant and a craft beer brewery.

Also in Odawara is Odawara Castle, where you can try on some armor!

#japankakuchi #japan #travel #japan travel #hakone #mt. fuji #tokyo #kyoto #odawara #shrines

[hardsadness]

Lake Ashi, Motohakone, Hakone, Kanagawa, Japan Photo by Ice Tea

[emaadsidiki]

Eid Greetings 🌸ৎ୭🌸

Peace, happiness, prosperity and endless blessings!

#Cherry Blossom #Tree #White #Flowers #Spring #Eid #Lake Ashi #Ashigarashimo #Springtime #Motohakone #Hakone Lake #Hakone #Ashinoko Lake #Kanagawa #Japan

[thejapanhaul]

This is a very cute magnet I got in a 7-11 in Hakone, next to Motohakone Port. It's Rei and Asuka in kimono!

[janiceschultze]

Hakone culture: let’s take a holiday

Hakone culture: let’s take a holiday

With its woodland rural setting in the shadows of Mt. Fuji, Hakone is one of the most postcard worthy destinations in Japan. It’s also a preferred vacation spot for urban-dwelling Japanese.  That’s probably because it’s such a dramatic contrast to where most are from: natural beauty, spaciousness, quiet, few man-made structures, and onsen.

Japan’s hot springs center

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#Hakone #Hakone Shrine #Hakone-En #Japan #Lake Ashi #Motohakone #pirate ship

[traveling-couch-potato]

Japan Day 7

The end to my first official week in Japan. We took it relatively easy today (partially not our choice) and I didn’t realize how much I needed this break day. We had a more set plan but woke up to a landscape of snow.

We were extremely sleepy but since we’re all from California so snow is a rare treat which meant we practically sprung up to run to the onsen so we could enjoy the hot waters under the falling snow.

After the onsen we headed to another amazing buffet set up from Restaurant Hananowa which featured a mix of Japanese and Western fare. The best part is definitely the eggs though. Ever form of runny egg I could ever want. Once again, heaven.

With our bellies full we were finally ready to head out. Unfortunately, due to weather conditions the Hakone Ropeway that would allow us to get to the Owakudani Valley was out of service so we couldn't visit. Luckily the Hakone Sightseeing Cruise was still in operation so we proceeded to the next part of our itinerary. Due to the rain we were in for some cold traveling conditions ahead but seeing the beauty of Lake Ashi in the snow made the numb feet worth it. The boat departed from Togendai-Ko with its first stop at Hakonemachi-Ko. Since it was pouring so hard we weren't able to explore far beyond the station. We grabbed some warm snacks, dried off our feet with all the cafe napkins we could grab, and explored the shops for a bit.

The next and final stop of the sightseeing cruise route was Motohakone-ko. Our original plan was to explore the Hakone-Jinja but all the rain made it difficult to fully enjoy the area. We did take a quick look before continuing our wak through the forests a bit then down the stairs to enjoy the view of the Heiwa-no-Torii.

About an 10 minute walk along the shore brings you to the opposite side of the lake and allows for some stunning photos.

There was some construction going on but it made for some interesting photos.

As we headed back to the station we decided to grab lunch at one of the random restaurants on the way back to the station. Quite a few were closed randomly and we ended up at a place called Ashinoko Tea House. While we weren't hungry the warm soba and dons they served were so comforting and gave us the energy to continue through with our day.

Hakone is known for their soba. I'm a little sad we didn't get to visit a specialty shop but the broth here was still really delicious.

Throughout our visit to Hakone there have been Run with the Wind anime stamps at several stations. We weren't originally planning on completing the set but you win a small prize if you finish collecting the stamps and we were only one away. Since the weather cut our itinerary short, we decided to visit the Hakone Kowakien Yunessun station/resort. This place was surreal. The weather seemed to thin out the crowd here so even though there was a special event going on (something called The Pink Festival) the place was eerily quiet. We collected our final stamp, got our prize (a cute sheet of stickers), and explored the resort a bit before hopping on a bus back to our hotel.

Collect all 5 stamps and get a prize!

From the bus stop we had a short walk back to our hotel which was long enough for us to refreeze. Luckily the hotel had welcome drinks waiting for us including a lovely hot yuzu vinegar drink.

We then headed up to our rooms and made a pot of tea and had some of the free snacks the hotel provided for us including shrimp crackers and umeboshi sheets. It was so cathartic just lounging around for a few hours and recooperating from our cold journey out.

The rest of our night was equally relaxing. One final visit to the onsen followed by another delicious dinner at the buffet before a visit to the gift shop and a night of just rolling around in our comfy beds. It's so nice to finally have some down time before heading back to our intense itineraries.

#Japan Travel #Japan #Japan Trip #Japan Vacation #Japanese #Japanese Food #Food #Food Blog #Travel Blog #Travel Blogging #Travel Blogger #Food Blogger #Hakone #Snow #Nature #Wanderlust #wanderlove #wanderlog #Hakone Green Plaza #Run the Wind

[chinadigitaltimes]

Photo: Ice cream seller, by motohakone (https://ift.tt/2vtM4rf)

#china #中国

[wide-eyed-stare]

Lake Ashinoko. Follow the masts of the ship (actually just a very fancy ferry) upward and squint into the mist. Can you see Mount Fuji? Sadly, neither could we, due to the weather. But trust me, that’s where you’d see it, looming in the distance behind the verdant hills against the azure sky, on a clear and sunny day. It’s all right; the forests around Motohakone-ko have a lush, tranquil beauty which the rain only seems to enhance.

#travelblog: japan 2018