Michele De Lucchi - St.Jakob’s Chapel, Fischbachau 2013. Via, photos (C) Siegfried Wameser.

There are endless reasons to go to the small resort town of Hakone, although for me personally it was an urge to spend some time in nature and breathe fresh mountain air. Close proximity to Tokyo makes is a perfect escape for a day trip, or overnight stay. I soaked up a lot of sun, took…

Image 9 of 15 from gallery of Kitsuregawa / Nakayama Architects. Photograph by Kazutaka Fujimoto

A Ryokan with an onsen hot spring bath for your private use and has a beautiful view too. After a long day of walking in Japan, partially submerging yourself into the hot spring water is an incredible and relaxing experience.

Planning a trip and looking for the best places to stay in Hakone? Read my Hakone Accommodation guide with the best hotels, onsen resorts, ryokans + more!

The Hakone Open Air Museum is located in the heart of the Japanese countryside. Nestled in between the green hills and valleys of Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. Almost most people who travel to the Hakone region come for the views and the onsens, not the art, I highly recommend making a stop here, trust me, you won't regret it!

15 beautiful Hakone ryokan with private onsen. Stay in one of these traditional Japanese ryokan to relax in a private onsen in Hakone.

The Hakone Open Air Museum is located in the heart of the Japanese countryside. Nestled in between the green hills and valleys of Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. Almost most people who travel to the Hakone region come for the views and the onsens, not the art, I highly recommend making a stop here, trust me, you won't regret it!

The Hakone Open Air Museum is located in the heart of the Japanese countryside. Nestled in between the green hills and valleys of Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. Almost most people who travel to the Hakone region come for the views and the onsens, not the art, I highly recommend making a stop here, trust me, you won't regret it!

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Gora Kadan is located on the grounds of Kan’in-no-miya Villa, the former summer villa of a member of the Imperial Family in the town of Gora in Hakone. In this villa, which blends Japanese tradition along with modern design elements, we offer hot spring waters that flow freely from the source and an authentic kaiseki cuisine prepared with strictly selected seasonal ingredients. We hope you will enjoy a blissful moment in a traditional Japanese atmosphere at Gora Kadan.

箱根神社は芦ノ湖のほとりの森の中にに佇む関東屈指の名社です。箱根神社・九頭龍神社は交通安全や開運厄除などで知られていますが、「九頭龍神社」は恋愛、良縁を祈願する参拝者にも人気のパワースポットだそうです。箱根神社（九頭龍神社）公式ホームページhttp://hakonejinja.or.jp/

Hakata

miku's sister i think?