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Hakone Sightseeing Cruise

A sightseeing ship that operates on Lake Ashinoko, a scenic spot in Hakone. The three ships, Royale II, Victory, and Queen Ashinoko, are characterized by their colorful and luxurious decorations. Each of them has a capacity of about 500 passengers and takes 25 to 35 minutes each way between Togendai Port, Hakone-machi Port, and Moto-Hakone Port. On a sunny day, the open deck is a great place to enjoy the scenery. Enjoy the pleasant breeze and the seasonal views of nature and mountains.

Hakone
Ships

14 Jun 2022 See More

Even though it was a weekday, there were still a lot of people taking the Hakone Pirate Ship. The interior is pretty luxurious, and the scenery outside the window is especially beautiful.

Hakone Ropeway

From Sounzan to Togendai Station, a ropeway runs about 4km. You can ride in a gondola and look over the lush nature of Hakone mountains, Lake Ashinoko, Mt. Fuji and Sagami Bay. Enjoy a skywalk for about 24 minutes.

Hakone
Ropeway

14 Jun 2022 See More

Taking the Hakone Ropeway from Sounzan to Togendai is really convenient. You can get off at Owakudani, one of Hakone's famous spots, and then continue your ride. The views of the mountains, reeds, and lush forests from the gondola are so relaxing.

Lake Kawaguchi (Kawaguchi-ko)

Lake Kawaguchi is known as one of the five Fuji lakes and is a popular spot because of its spectacular view of Mt. Fuji. The lakeside is filled with cherry blossoms in the spring, purple lavender in early summer, and autumn leaves in the fall, making each season a different and beautiful sight. Lake Kawaguchi is also known for having the only "island" and "bridge" in the Fuji Five Lakes.

Yamanashi
Nature Spots

6 May 2022 See More

Lake Kawaguchi is the most popular among the Fuji Five Lakes, and it's the best spot to see Mt. Fuji. I went with my family during Golden Week and we had a fantastic time.

Okunitama-jinja Shrine

Okunitama Shrine, with a history stretching back about 1900 years, is where Okunitama-no-Okami, the deity protecting the Musashino area, is enshrined. Musashino was a vast area including modern-day Tokyo, Saitama, and parts of Kanagawa. Inside the shrine grounds are several smaller shrines, each one granting its own blessing. Among those, the shrine blessing love and marriage is especially well-known.

Fuchu, Chofu, Tama
Shrines & Temples

2 Jan 2022 See More

Okunitama Shrine is located in Fuchu, Tokyo, and it's a really old shrine. A few years ago, I saw the Kurayami Festival held every May 5th—the huge event left a deep impression on me. It's lively not just during New Year's, but even on regular days there's a lot to see. Definitely worth a visit.

Takahata Fudoson Kongoji Temple

Along with Naritasan Shinshoji Temple, Takahata Fudoson is one of the three largest temples housing an immovable statue of the Wisdom King in the Kanto region. It is the special head temple of the Shingonshu sect, Chizan school of Buddhism.

Tachikawa, Hachioji, Machida
Shrines & Temples

2 Jan 2022 See More

Takahata Fudoson is a popular spot for New Year's visits in Japan. I went with friends this year. It was a bit cold, but the weather was clear. There were crowds of people coming to pray, and food stalls lined up one after another. You can really feel the festive New Year's atmosphere in Japan.

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