Don't leave Japan without experiencing the traditional hot water cure. Here's where and how to get in your soaks.

With its hot springs, ancient shrine, and Mt. Fuji views, this mountain town is a welcome reprieve from the big cities.

Discover Hakone's charm! This family trip features breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji, a ride on the famous Romance Car, and ...

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In her exhibit, subtitled “Japan through a contemplative lens ... Visitors should call Hakone at 408-741-4994 to check if the exhibit will be open on the day they want to visit.

Guests can immerse themselves in the therapeutic waters of the in-house hot springs while enjoying views of the verdant Hakone woods ... Edo miso originally prepared more than a century ago for ...

An otter sniffs the fish, then runs away. For the penguins and otters at Japan’s Hakone-en Aquarium, an hour’s drive southwest of Tokyo, inflation and rising prices have meant a change in diet ...

Image In the gardens at Hôtel de Yama in Hakone, Japan, a hot spring town with views of Mount Fuji, are 84 varieties of azalea bush. Photographed on May 10, 2024.Credit...Rinko Kawauchi A 15th ...

It has had a long and illustrious tradition as a hot spring town – its name even appears in Edo-era (1603-1868) rankings of Japan’s best onsen. But Hakone is about much more than just bathing.