This is a spring scene viewed from Motohakone in Kanagawa Prefecture. The combination of Mount Fuji, Lake Ashi, fresh green foliage, and a torii (shrine gate) looks like a painting.

📍 Hakone Owakudani Owakudani is located in the Hakone area of Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. Owakudani was formed by an Eruption about 3,000 years ago. It is one of the few spots in Japan where you can feel the earth alive up close with the smell of sulfur and the smoke that rises. On this day, there were a few clouds, but since the Elevation of Owakudani is high, I was able to see Mt. Mount Fuji and Lake Ashi very beautifully without obstruction. Equipment: Nikon D850 Editing software: Adobe Lightroom

I photographed the Hakone pirate ship circumnavigating Lake Shu Ashi in Ashigarashimo-gun, Kana Prefecture, from the Pick up and drop off boat embarkation boat heading to the Main Shrine of the Kuzu Dragon God Shrine. On this day I visited, it was the middle of winter before Spring, but ... It was a warm day with no wind, and I was able to embarkation Pick up and drop off boat! A piece of memory that captures the sightseeing boat from a different angle ww!

It is the Fujiya Hotel in Hakone Miyanoshita. It is one of the classic hotels in Japan. The building, which has an unusual design that is a mix of Japanese and Western, makes you feel the history of Japanese hotels.

Yumoto Fujiya Hotel "Post-Bath Relaxation Lounge" opens on Saturday, April 27, 2024! This space is available as a rest area for day-trip bathers and as a lounge for overnight guests. Fujiya Hotel Co., Ltd., part of the Kokusai Kogyo Group, has opened a post-bath relaxation lounge at Yumoto Fujiya Hotel for use after bathing and during stays, starting Saturday, April 27, 2024. A former Japanese-style banquet hall located just before the main building’s hot spring area Soun was renovated to create a new lounge for day-trip guests to rest and meet, as well as for staying guests to relax after bathing. On entering the lounge, large windows face the 187-square-meter open space, letting you rest while feeling Hakone’s natural surroundings. To enhance relaxation, we carefully selected the lighting and chairs and installed a wireless dimming system that automatically changes color tones by time of day, matching the daily cycle of natural light so the interior always feels naturally comfortable. The lounge features a variety of seating options, including tatami benches and reclining chairs with ottomans. Paid massage chairs accept cashless payment by smartphone. Additionally, we provide free hot tea and chilled water servers and paid vending machines for drinks and ice cream. Enjoy a post-bath moment in the new lounge while soaking in the pleasant afterglow of Hakone-Yumoto Onsen. Post-Bath Relaxation Lounge Open: In operation from Saturday, April 27, 2024 Name: Post-Bath Relaxation Lounge (Relaxing lounge) Hours: 7:00–23:00 Location: Main building, 2nd floor, just before the hot spring area Soun Size: 187 m² Facilities: Reclining chairs / Single sofas / Lounge chairs / Tatami benches Two massage chairs (paid) / Vending machines (paid) / Hot tea and chilled water servers (free)

Hakone Yunohana Prince Hotel: Expressing Gratitude to the Mountain Deity ~Bamboo Lights Gleam~ Yamagami no Komichi (The Mountain Deity’s Path) “Bamboo Light Installation” Begins This spring, Hakone Yunohana Prince Hotel has launched a “bamboo light installation,” creating a stunning spectacle of otherworldly light. To the west of the hotel rises Mt. Komagatake, at 1,356 meters, revered as a sacred mountain where the gods dwell and long considered a holy site of ancient mountain worship. At the summit of Mt. Komagatake you can still find historically evocative rocks such as Bakouseki (Horse-Descending Stone) and Bajouseki (Horse-Riding Stone). The hotel benefits from the mountain’s gifts, including geothermal steam and spring water. Our ability to operate today owes much to the mountain deity, yamagami, and in gratitude we have installed a torii gate lit by bamboo lights. □ Period: From Friday, March 15, 2024 – Year-round □ Time: From sunset until 0:00 midnight □ Location: Hakone Yunohana Prince Hotel, hotel courtyard □ Eligible: Hotel guests only (free) □ Details: Centered on a torii of bamboo lights, this soothing experience enhances the natural scenery. □ Note: Hakone Yunohana Prince Hotel is a secluded mountain lodge surrounded by vast nature and boasts the highest elevation for accommodations in Hakone (935 m). In the hotel courtyard framed by lush mountains, guests can enjoy cherry blossoms in spring, fresh green foliage in summer, autumn colors in fall, and snowy vistas in winter. To further enhance the hotel’s iconic courtyard scenery, we will present a bamboo light illumination produced by CHIKAKEN, a comprehensive bamboo-light production group.

Hakone Shrine, famous as a power spot, has its Torii shrine gate gate on the shore of Lake Ashi. On this day, when the wind was a little strong, Mt. Fuji appeared majestic with the blue sky from the cloudy sky, creating a very solemn atmosphere.

[Fujiya Hotel] Limited-time sale until Thursday, February 29: “Petite Pomme” and “Hakone Anzan Ensemble”! Fujiya Hotel has launched a limited-time sale of two collaborative items—“Petite Pomme” and “Hakone Anzan Ensemble”—created with students from Kanrei Shirayuri Gakuen High School, at the Bakery & Sweets Picot. The sale runs from Saturday, January 27, 2024, through Thursday, February 29, 2024. Supporting the school’s PBL (Project Based Learning) program, this collaboration came together through shared commitment to the initiative. Under the theme “Develop a new specialty to turn Gen Z into repeat visitors,” students and the hotel’s bakery chefs held repeated discussions. From the first meeting, it took about six months to reach the product launch. Prototype items were sold at the school festival, and, based on questionnaire feedback, the products were further refined. The students’ opinions guided improvements to the recipe, pricing, and promotional methods, shaping the final commercial breads. Please enjoy these items born from a collaboration between students with fresh, next-generation sensibilities and the reliably developed flavors Fujiya Hotel has refined over many years. [Sales location] Fujiya Hotel Bakery & Sweets Picot [Sales period] Limited time only: Saturday, January 27, 2024–Thursday, February 29, 2024 [Hours] 9:00–17:00

Hakone Ekiden Museum A display of the Hakone yosegi marquetry trophies awarded to the winners of the outbound race is now on view! Since 1997, with the cooperation of the outbound winners from the 73rd race onward, the Hakone Ekiden Museum has exhibited the Tokyo-Hakone University Ekiden outbound victory trophies in the museum’s special exhibition space through Sunday, March 31, 2024. This year marked the 100th anniversary of the Hakone Ekiden, and both the outbound and return legs drew loud cheers from along the course. The runners’ determined efforts to win left a powerful impression. The outbound victory trophies are crafted in Hakone yosegi marquetry, a traditional Hakone craft. Artisans combine woods of different colors to create patterns, so no two pieces are identical. Each trophy is therefore a one-of-a-kind championship cup in the world. Please come and see up close the valuable Hakone yosegi trophies provided for this special exhibition by three schools: Kanagawa University, Toyo University, and Soka University, each representing the races they won. Location: Hakone Ekiden Museum (special exhibition space) Exhibition period: Until Sunday, March 31, 2024 *Please note that the period and contents of the exhibition may change due to circumstances.* Opening hours: Weekdays 10:00–16:30 / Weekends and holidays 9:30–17:00 *Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.* Admission: Adults 650 yen / Elementary and junior high school students 450 yen (admission fee covers the exhibition) Exhibits: ■ Eleven outbound victory trophies from the 1997 73rd race onward ・Outbound winners for the 73rd, 74th, and 78th races: Kanagawa University ・Outbound winners for the 85th, 86th, 87th, 88th, 90th, 94th, and 95th races: Toyo University ・Outbound winner for the 97th race: Soka University

Ninomiya Town 20th Azumayama Rapeseed Flower Watching At the summit of Azumayama, 60,000 early-blooming rapeseed flowers reach their peak from late December. From the panoramic view you can see the Tanzawa and Hakone mountains, Sagami Bay, the Izu Peninsula, and—on clear days—the beautiful, snow-capped Mt. Fuji unfolding right before you. Please come and enjoy this memorable scene of yellow, pale blue, and white in the New Year season. During the event period we offer a stamp rally and receipt rally, station-to-trail hikes, and weekend sales of local products and other events. It’s a 5-minute walk from Ninomiya Station to the trailhead, and a 20-minute walk from the trailhead to the summit! You can enjoy an easy hike♪ We look forward to your visit. Event Period: Saturday, January 13, 2024 to Sunday, February 18, 2024 Location: Azumayama Park Opening Hours: 8:30 AM–5:00 PM Organizer: Ninomiya Town Tourism Association Co-organizer: Ninomiya Town Supporters: Kanagawa Prefecture; Kanagawa Prefecture Tourism Association (Public Corporation) Contact: Ninomiya Town Tourism Association 0463-73-1208 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Kenritsu Onshi Hakone Park Christmas special: a kids' event, "Christmas Boot Hunt" will be held! To mark the Christmas season, we will hold a Christmas special called "Christmas Boot Hunt" for children in elementary school and younger. The event runs for three days from Saturday, December 23, 2023, through Monday, December 25, 2023, and is limited to 20 participants each day. For details, please visit the official website linked in the profile!

Hakone Gora Park Christmas illumination "Forest Tunnel" now on display! In time for Christmas, the park’s event hall is featuring a Christmas tree illumination called "Forest Tunnel." This event runs through Monday, December 25th. From Tuesday, December 26th onward, the park will welcome visitors with New Year–themed decorations. For details, please visit the official website linked in our profile!

Hakone Gora Park: Winter Limited Afternoon Tea at Isshikido Saro At Hakone Gora Park, the sandwich restaurant Isshikido Saro offers two varieties of winter-limited afternoon tea sets featuring tea, sandwiches, and sweets, sold in separate periods. From Friday, December 1 through Monday, December 25, we will offer the Christmas Afternoon Tea. The featured tea is PARIS from HARNEY & SONS, one of their signature blends inspired by the City of Lights, served hot. The sweets highlight a coffee jelly with matcha whipped cream designed to evoke a Christmas tree. Enjoy an elegant winter afternoon tea at Hakone Gora Park. Christmas Afternoon Tea (1) Sales period: Friday, December 1, 2023–Monday, December 25, 2023 ※Available while supplies last (2) Product name: Christmas Afternoon Tea (3) Contents: Sandwiches, sweets, tea (HARNEY & SONS PARIS) Details of sweets (4 items): Chocolat roll cake; rare strawberry dessert; coffee jelly with matcha whipped cream; homemade scone with berry jam (4) Price: From ¥2,530 (tax included) ※Varies by sandwich selection Hours: 10:00–16:00 (last order 15:30) Admission fee Park admission to Hakone Gora Park is required separately to use the facility (Adults ¥550; elementary school children and younger free). ※Customers using the Hakone Freepass, Owakudani Ticket, Nonbiri Ticket, or Hakone Norimono Pass Lite (including digital tickets) are admitted free. Inquiries Isshikido Saro TEL. 0460-83-8840 ■ Hakone Gora Park Opened in Taisho 3 (1914) at Gora, the terminus of the Hakone Tozan Railway, Hakone Gora Park is Japan’s first French formal garden. French formal gardens typically place geometric features such as fountains and ponds symmetrically across flat, expansive grounds, but Gora Park is built on a slope. Surrounded by wide skies and mountains, the open grounds host many flower plantings and are known as a flower spot. The park also features a tropical plant greenhouse, a tea house, and hands-on craft workshops, letting visitors enjoy a variety of experiences in one place. ■ Isshikido Saro At our restaurant we use carefully selected ingredients such as high-quality free-range eggs and meats from a long-established butcher, crafting each sandwich by hand as a satisfying single-dish sandwich cuisine. We also offer a selection of teas chosen to pair with our food, and we have been offering seasonally changing afternoon tea menus since 2018. Please enjoy an elegant tea time while gazing over the century-old gardens of Hakone Gora Park. Address: 1300-329 Gora, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun Phone: 0460-83-8840

Hakone-en Celebrating its 60th Anniversary This Year! Hakone Komagatake Ropeway Resumes Operation on Wednesday, September 20 A sky-high panorama linking the shores of Lake Ashi to Hakone’s highest observation deck The Hakone Komagatake Ropeway at Hakone-en pleasureland on the shores of Lake Ashi had been suspended from June 19 for annual inspections and repairs, but it resumed service on Wednesday, September 20. The Hakone Komagatake Ropeway connects Hakone-en on the shore of Lake Ashi with the summit of Mt. Komagatake, spanning a total distance of 1,783 meters and taking seven minutes one way. The summit features Hakone’s highest observation deck, offering a miniature-garden view of Hakone centered on Lake Ashi. To the northwest stands the majestic Mt. Fuji and the Northern Alps; you can also enjoy a sweeping panorama that reaches Suruga Bay and the Izu Peninsula, the Shonan coast, the Miura Peninsula, and the Boso Peninsula. Opened on April 27, 1963, the ropeway marked its 60th anniversary in 2023. To express our gratitude, we have prepared a variety of events. Event Period: Sunday, October 1, 2023 – Monday, January 8, 2024 (Monday public holiday) Weekend and public holiday dates within the above period Times Upbound: 4:30 P.M., 4:50 P.M., 5:00 P.M. Downbound: 6:00 P.M., 6:10 P.M., 6:20 P.M. Starry Sky Commentary: 5:20 P.M.–6:00 P.M. Prices Adults ¥2,200 Children ¥1,100 The above fees include a round-trip ticket and a star chart. Service will be canceled in case of bad weather or other conditions. Excluding December 31, 2023 (Sunday) and January 1, 2024 (Monday, public holiday) On December 31 we plan sunset runs, and on January 1 we plan first-sunrise runs. Inquiries Hakone-en TEL. (0460) 83-1151 (Reception hours: 9:00 A.M.–6:00 P.M.) Commemorative round-trip tickets with a 60th anniversary pin badge are also available!

The one and only Hakone! Busy!

After photographing the sea of clouds at Mt. Daikan When I jumped into the sea of clouds, it was ⛩ a different world. From 📷 Lake Ashi

My today's recommendation is Hakone. From where one can see several things, like lake ashi, mount fuji, owakudani volcano and many more. But I thing the best part is ridding the pirate ship over the lake ashi and enjoy the breath taking view of mount Fuji from the lake and also the view of Heiwa no torii. This red color torii gate is very famous tourist spot in Hakone.

This photo was taken when I went on a trip to Hakone on New Year's Day. I took this photo in front of Yumoto Fujiya Hotel, at Hydrangea Bridge. Kanagawa Hakone

View from Hakone Camellia Line Did it come naturally? For a beautiful picture frame 🖼 I could see Mt 🗻. Fuji standing tall.

Rainy season

The underwater torii gate of Hakone Shrine on Lake Ashi is called the "Torii of Peace". The torii gate floating in the mist is even more fantastic.

Kanagawa / Hakone Open-Air Museum Surrounded 🎶 by the art of light and color  Surrounded by 360-degree stained glass, "Symphony sculpture for happiness" If you feel the beautiful colors with your whole body It makes you feel so happy