Hakone is one of those places you want to embrace in J-land. It’s near Tokyo yet it feels far from the Big Smoke. With the notion of everything runs like clockwork, Hakone is a slight exception to this rule. It’s a place to relax and be part of nature where you can leave all your worries behind. For just one night in Hakone Green Plaza, I was completely transformed and rejuvenated. Although it was a tad expensive, our room was spacious and it had a free bar and a private-outdoor bath filled with volcanic spring which is Hakone famous for. Inclusive of a French dinner for two and a breakfast buffet on the next day, we couldn’t really ask for more.
Hakone is fairly touristy, so it’s best to go there off-season. Also, prepare to travel as you’ll use every means of transport to get to your hotel. You’ll probably use the bus, train, tram, cable cart or even boat depending on your hotel but it’s all part of the fun. Once you’re done for the day sightseeing, you can relax in the hot springs (onsen), get a massage and watch the stars at night. Or if you're really lucky, you can see Mt. Fuji. Ooh, heaven!
Hakone is fairly touristy, so it’s best to go there off-season. Also, prepare to travel as you’ll use every means of transport to get to your hotel. You’ll probably use the bus, train, tram, cable cart or even boat depending on your hotel but it’s all part of the fun. Once you’re done for the day sightseeing, you can relax in the hot springs (onsen), get a massage and watch the stars at night. Or if you're really lucky, you can see Mt. Fuji. Ooh, heaven!
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