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Having spent most of my time in Kyushu, I had yet to visit the Hakone and Mt Fuji National Park. On a recent visit to Japan, I finally had the chance properly explore the beautiful moujntains and hot springs of the region. Here are some photos of a lovely day travelling around on the scenic buses, trains and cable cars in the area, including the Open Air Sculpture Park, Owakudani with its active sulphur vents and Lake Ashi. Beautiful views even though Mt. Fuji was being shy!
The Hakone Open Air Sculpture Park is quite special.
The steaming sulphur vents at Owakudani is perfect for boiling eggs…and the best place to eat eggs….that are black. 7 years good luck apprarently.
Cables cars, bus and of course a pirate ship take you around the beautiful mountains and the crater lake Ashi.
The best thing is that after a day in Hakone, I get to go back to my ryokan and sit in my own private hot spring bath (onsen)
A day in Hakone is well recommended. Spending a night there in a ryokan enabling you to enjoy the hot springs and hospitality is the best way to experience Hakone.