Hakone - Popular Tourist Destination in Tokyo
One of the most popular destinations in Tokyo is Hakone which is noted for its natural beauty, outdoor activities and hot springs. There is the magnificent view of Mt. Fuji. The place is 100 KM from Tokyo, the capital city of Japan. Hakone is located at the foot of the Hakone Pass. The town has a population of 13,679 and a total area covering 92.82 kilometers.
Hakone is better known for its substantial tourist attractions and activities and both international and Japanese visitors come to Hakone. They come to Hakone to visit its mountains and parks and also for treatment at the health resorts.
Lake Ashi, seen from the Hakone Ropeway is a major attraction for Tourists in Hakone. The National Park around Lake Ashi is a well known tourist attraction which is famous for its hot springs. There are many picturesque sights which include the Hakone Shrine on the lake shore, the Botanical Gardens of Hakone and the Wetlands, the Great Boiling Valley. The places are noted for their scenic views with the Chinese Silvergrass and also the cherry blossoms in full bloom that enhance the beauty of the surrounding parks.
Hakone can be reached from Mishima and Odawara which is a seventy minutes distance from Shinjuku in Tokyo. The Hakone Tozan line runs into the various resorts in Hakone. The Hakone cable car commutes with passengers to Sounzan. The lake can be crossed by very funny looking small ships meant for the tourists. The ropeway is an added attraction and it goes to the top of the Mountain Komagatake. The free pass available for commuting freely in many forms of transport in Hakone is very common and popular. The free pass can be bought at Odawara, Shinjuku and at other stations too. The open air museum at Hakone is very famous.
A trip to this picturesque place would not be complete without having a dip at the hot spring in Hakone. The visitors would enjoy a bath at the hot spring in the Ryokan or the bath house while these are opened for the visitors. The guests staying on can use the baths for free while the visitors who just come to pay a visit during daytime have to pay an admission fee somewhere between five hundred and two thousand yen.
The area in and around Hakone has some great hiking trails. You can find a list of hiking trails on the internet. At Togendei, the visitor’s center, there are hikes in and around the Lake Ashi. The hikes take around two and a half to three hours and covers high altitudes also. An accommodation at Hakone is available for budget range, mid range and the Splurge.
The major attractions of Hakone include the Great Boiling Valley. This place is full of sulphurous springs. There is also the Jinja Shrine to the south of the Lake which is close to a picturesque shrine. A visit can be paid to the Hakone Open Air Museum which displays a wide number of artwork and sculptures within a setting of parkland. This also exhibits paintings of Picasso and pottery exhibits.
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