Museums Hakone's Six World-Class Museums Larry Knipfing Hakone is home to some of Japan's best museums. And in fact, six of them are (in my opinion) world class.
Historical Hakone-jinja Shrine Tomoko Kamishima If I had to choose only one place to visit during my stay in Hakone, I would go to Hakone Shrine in the early morning or just before..
Historical Hakone-Yumoto Tomoko Kamishima If you are not in a hurry before you need to head on to your next destination, I recommend that you stop and enjoy Hakone-yumoto..
10 Arts & Crafts Hakone Narukawa Art Museum Tomoko Kamishima The observatory lounge of the Hakokne Narukawa Art Museum has a breathtaking view of the best combination of Ashino-ko Lake and..
Museums Hakone Check Point Tomoko Kamishima The Samurai Government in Edo (the original name for Tokyo) controlled “incoming guns and outgoing women” very strictly.
7 Culture Tea Ceremony at Souunji Temple Steve Morton Come and experience authentic ‘Sado’ (traditional Japanese tea ceremony), held in a classic temple usually off bounds to most ..
11 Museums Museum of the Little Prince, Hakone Tomoko Kamishima This charming museum in Hakone is devoted to "The Little Prince" and Saint-Exupéry’s life, displaying his hand-written letters..
12 Museums Hakone's Wonderful Open-Air Museum Larry Knipfing If you've got half a day free and will be in the Hakone area, this open-air museum is a must-see. I recommend going early in..
