Hakone

Part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, this scenic area offers pristine natural beauty and hot spring baths. The Hakone area has been a popular hot spring resort area for hundreds of years, and Yumoto Onsen is the most famous of its hot spring areas.

While the emphasis in Hakone is enjoying nature and relaxing in its natural hot spring baths, there are a number of interesting sights to see. The historical Tokaido highway, which used to be the main route connecting the Shogun's capital of Edo and the imperial Kyoto, is still intact in some spots and makes for a nice walk. A checkpoint along the way, which was used during the Edo Period (1600-1868), has been rebuilt along the highway as well. Lake Ashinoko, a lake created by volcanic Mt. Fuji thousands of years ago, is popular because of its beauties, and sightseeing boats can be used to enjoy it further. Also, riding the scenic Tozan mountain railway is a good way to experience of the natural beauty of the region.
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Links:

• Koeda Kawagoe Tourist Association in English
• Kawagoe City Home Page in English