February 28, 2015January 21, 2018 by Marc Popelier

Day trip from Tokyo to Hakone

The area surrounding Hakone is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Japan and is situated about 90 minutes South West of Tokyo by train. You will find beautiful scenery, volcanic activity, remains of the old edo route, a gigantic crater lake, and some famous hot springs and museums should you have adverse weather. The Hakone area and the Hakone – Fuji… Read More

February 25, 2015March 12, 2015 by Marc Popelier

Day trip from Tokyo to Mt Takao

A nice easy day trip out of Tokyo leads to Mt Takao (599 m). Mt Takao ( 高尾山 ) has been regarded as a sacred mountain for over a thousand years. A pilgrim trail takes you from the base station past the Yakuo-in temple to the summit in about 90 minutes. The top of the… Read More

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Tag: Fuji

Day trip from Tokyo to Hakone

Day trip from Tokyo to Mt Takao