Fujiya Hotel
Founded in 1878, Fuji Hotel is one of the most famous classic hotels in Hakone. Since its opening as Japan's first full-scale resort hotel, it has been a favorite by the imperial family, foreign dignitaries, and many celebrities for more than 140 years.
Whether you're soaking in the hot springs, strolling through the gardens, or enjoying delicious food, this place will leave you feeling relaxed and refreshed.
Takegawara Onsen
Beppu's urban area is well known as "Beppu Onsen," one of Beppu Hatto(Beppu's eight hot springs), with hot springs bubbling up all over the place. There are a number of public bathhouses and inns in the town, and locals enjoy the hot springs daily.
Came here just for the experience—so lucky, I had the whole place to myself!
Expo’70 Commemorative Park
Using the same site that once held the Japan World Exposition 1970, this sprawling public park is filled with green hills, trees and an open-armed welcome from the “Tower of the Sun” statue created by Taro Okamoto. You can make advanced reservations to secure your tour inside the tower, a steel “tree of life” that stretches as high as 41 meters tall.
The symbol of Expo’70 Commemorative Park has stood strong for so many years. It's said to have mysterious powers and really represents the pride of Japan in the 1970s.
Kashikojima Espana Cruise
The cruise boat departs from Kashikojima and cruises around Ago Bay for about 35 minutes, visits a pearl model factory, and returns to Kashikojima Port. The entire tour will take about 50 minutes.
The cruise mainly sails around Ago Bay, where the water is perfect for cultivating amazing pearls. There's a stop at a pearl factory to see how they're made—such a unique experience.
Ikuta Ryokuchi Park
Located in a corner of the Tama Hills, Ikuta Ryokuchi is the most representative greenery park in the suburbs of Tokyo. Within the park grounds covers a wide range of areas of woods centered by the perfectly kept sawtooth oak and quercus acuta (the Japanese evergreen oak), and precious natural resources such as wetlands and bubbling springs.
So many flowers in full bloom—absolutely beautiful!
Oimachi Station
Oimachi Station is served by three lines: the JR Keihin-Tohoku Line, Tokyu Oimachi Line, and Tokyo Rinkai Rapid Transit Rinkai Line. Around the station, you’ll find a cluster of shopping spots, including the station complex atre Oimachi, the large electronics store Yamada Denki LABI Shinagawa Oimachi, the supermarket SEIYU Oimachi, Hankyu Oimachi Garden with plenty of food options, and the general supermarket Ito-Yokado Oimachi. Hotels such as Ours Inn Hankyu and Toyoko Inn Shinagawa Oimachi are also nearby. Just one stop from Shinagawa Station on the Shinkansen, it’s a convenient base for Tokyo sightseeing and trips to Japan.
To get to Tokyo Disneyland, taking the Rinkai Line from Oimachi and transferring at Shin-Kiba is a bit pricier, but it’s not as crowded and it’s a lot more relaxing.
It also helps you avoid the huge maze that is Tokyo Station.