Any helpful trip ideas about Hakone, Japan? -

My husband and I are planning a 9-day vacation trip to Japan. We already have a lot of information about Tokyo and Kyoto, but were wondering if Hakone is a good place to check out? How is the view of Mt. Fuji? What are some interesting things to do in Hakone? Is it easy for an English speaker to get around easily in Hakone? (Transportation, Hotel Staff, Restaurants, etc.) Any Hakone information and tips are appreciated, thanks!!

I went to Japan during March and I stopped at Hakone before I went to Tokyo, I d recommend to go to Yunessun! It s a Onsen/amusment/spa park. http://www.yunessun.com/english/ I didn t get to see Mt. Fuji but my friend had a glimpse when we were on the JR. Hakone is best for Onsen =) Yes, it s easy for an English speaker to get around easily in Hakone, they can speak English (I had no problem)

From October to March the view of Mt. Fuji is usually quite good as the air is clearer at this time. The rest of the year the whole mountain can sometimes seem to have vanished. If you go to Hakone, use the Odakyu Line (in Shinjuku Station on the west side) deal which lets you travel by train, cable car, and boat around the lake: http://www.odakyu.jp/english/freepass/ha... Hakone s main thing besides views of Mt. Fuji are the hot springs - onsen. Also try the black eggs - onsen eggs - that they sell in Hakone. There s also a nice shrine with its torii gates in the water and old checkpoint reconstruction from several hundred years ago along a row of cedar trees. For more info check here: http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5200.html

Hakone is one of my favorite onsen(hot spring) place. People at hotels and stores got use to see foreigners, so you should not worry about it. Lake Ashi is the best place to see Mt. Fuji, you ve got try sightseeing boat! I also recommend you to check Hakone Traditional Woodwork, you need time to open their Puzzle Box. Spa amp; Amusement Park: http://www.yunessun.com/ My favorite hotel: http://www.gorakadan.com/ Other hotels: http://www.fujiyahotel.jp/english/index.... http://2641.net/ (Japanese only) Hotels in Hakone: http://www.kanagawa-ryokan.com/english/h... Phttp://www.hakonemaruyama.co.jp/index-e.... Sightseeing Cruise: http://www.hakone-kankosen.co.jp/gaikoku... Hakone Yosegi Zaiku: http://www.hakonemaruyama.co.jp/index-e....

Hakone Town Tourist Association Web Site http://www.hakone.or.jp/english/index.ht... hope it helps.

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