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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.
If you have the Hakone Free Pass, this ropeway ride is included—such a great deal!
PEANUTS Cafe SUNNY SIDE kitchen
A charming café where Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and the rest of the gang from Charles M. Schulz’s beloved PEANUTS comic welcome you for a cheerful and heartwarming experience. The theme centers around “wholesome food that brings happiness to your day.”
The desserts are just too cute—I almost couldn't bring myself to eat them! The placemats, utensils, even the napkins all have the characters printed on them. So much attention to detail.
Takao Visitor Center
The Takao Visitor Center sits atop the summit of Mt. Takao, filled wall to wall with intriguing details about the mountain's wildlife, plants, history and hiking trails.
The maps and hiking route guides here are really detailed. If it's your first time at Mt. Takao, you don't have to worry about getting lost at all.
Japan Mint Bureau Ministry of Finance (Mint Museum)
The Mint Museum converted a building originally built as a thermal power plant in 1911 (Meiji 44). The brick exterior was maintained throughout the transformation to this date. In 1969, the museum opened to the public to display valuable coins and other items stored by the Mint. Later, with the motto of "a people-friendly, environmentally friendly, and attractive museum," the museum introduced the latest techniques to its exhibits and facilities to make it more accessible. As a result, the museum underwent a major renovation and reopened in April 2009.
There were a lot of people, but the cherry blossoms in full bloom were absolutely breathtaking.
Lake Motosu (Motosu-ko)
Located at the western foot of Mt. Fuji, the lake has a circumference of 12.6 km, an area of 4.7 square km, and a depth of 122 meters. Among the Fuji Five Lakes, it has a particularly large amount of untouched nature. The quality of the water is excellent, and it boasts "the highest transparency in the Honshu region".
When you visit Lake Motosu, you can also snap some great shots of Mt. Fuji in the background. The scenery is beautiful and there aren't many people around.