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Beautiful Tourist Attraction Near Tokyo - Hakone

Hakone is the major city inthe Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park centered at beautiful Lake Ashinoko and is one of the most popular tourist sites in Japan with estimates of up to 20 million visitors per year. The area is most famous for its hot springs and also views of Mt. Fuji (on clear days, which apparently aren't that frequent). The area is easily accessed by train from Tokyo altho for many the easiest way to see all the attractions is on a guided bus tour which will include a lake cruise and a cable car ride. These run about US$125. For individual travellers, passes are for sale allowing access to the sites and all the intermediate transportations. Overnight tours are also readily available on the internet and from Tokyo hotels and tourist agencies.

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Beautiful Tourist Attraction Near Tokyo - Hakone

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Odawara Castle (2 photos) - Hakone Odawara Castle (2 photos) Things to Do (4)

Any guided trip through the Hakone region will include a long distance view of this castle, a reproduction of a building... more travel advice

Owakudani Sulphur Springs (2 photos) - Hakone Owakudani Sulphur Springs (2 photos) Things to Do (4)

The crater formed when Mt. Hakone last erupted 3 centuries ago still emits hot vapors and sulphurous fumes, creating a... more travel advice

Lake Ashinoko ( 5 photos) - Hakone Lake Ashinoko ( 5 photos) Things to Do (4)

This elongated lake developed about 3000 years ago during the last volcanic eruption of Mt. Hakone. Extremely scenic, it... more travel advice

The Carp - Hakone The Carp Local Customs (2)

The carp is the fish most frequently used for Japanese decorative purposes. Mythology identifies the carp as the... more travel advice

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    Nemorino Sep 9, 2009 at 9:59 AM Report Abuse

    Beautiful lake, forests and religious sites! Did you go on one of the pirate ships?

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    Mikebb Jun 11, 2008 at 3:59 PM Report Abuse

    Hi Lew, Another interesting page, I guess you have to visit to understand the people and culture.

  • volopolo Apr 28, 2008 at 9:48 AM Report Abuse

    An intersting country "Japan" that i love to visit in the future

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    thedouglas Jul 21, 2006 at 4:23 PM Report Abuse

    These are great pictures - amazing views!

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    kymbanm Jul 19, 2006 at 7:59 PM Report Abuse

    Beautiful! and I love the reference to Mordor :)

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