Hakone has a history of 1200 years as a hot spring hot spot. A short 1 to 2-hour journey away from the city center, it’s just right for a day trip to see the sights as you go around the abundant shops ...

Just a short train ride from forever-bustling Tokyo is Hakone, an idyllic mountainous resort town treasured for its onsen, a very special type of Japanese hot springs. Ensconced in nature, it’s the ...