In that context, the promise of Hakone – a famous oasis at the foot of Mount Fuji near Tokyo – feels almost suspicious. It’s such a sharp contrast, this idyllic resort destination seemingly ...

Hakone in Kanagawa Prefecture has reclaimed its position as the nation’s most popular hot spring resort after being surprisingly ousted last year, according to a survey. In 2022, the Kusatsu ...

HAKONE, Kanagawa Prefecture--Spring has arrived early at the Hakone Venetian Glass Museum here, with visitors enjoying the sight of trees adorned with crystal glass beads. A 7.5-meter-tall tree ...

The western metropolis of Osaka and the hot spring resort town Hakone are among municipalities considering new tourism taxes to deal with deluge of visitors. Cyril Malchand, a 45-year old visitor ...

TOKYO: The first windowless gondola lift in Japan has been introduced at Hakone Ropeway in the Hakone hot spring resort in Kanagawa Prefecture, beginning operations on Monday (March 10 ...