The mountainous town of Hakone lies about an hour and a half by train from Tokyo, making it a popular day trip or weekend getaway from the capital. It has had a long and illustrious tradition as a hot ...

The Hakone Tozan Railway resumed full operations on July 23, 2020, following suspension due to typhoon damage in October 2019. Local businesses hope the restart, which coincides with the sixtieth ...

There’s no denying Tokyo’s electrifying appeal, yet with so much to discover just outside the bustle of the capital, a refreshing change of pace is never far. With ANA’s nonstop flights to Tokyo from ...

Hakone is where Tokyo comes to relax and get a taste of the countryside. Around 90 minutes from Shinjuku station by the Odakyu line train, this mountainous area offers convenient transportation, ...