11-Days of Free & Easy: Japan (Hakone Highlights), Hakone, Japan

Hakone is a mountainous and scenic region聽approximately an hour (by train) east of Tokyo. It is renowned for its hot springs, panoramic settings, views of Mt Fuji and various mode of聽enthralling聽transports.

Its proximity聽to and easy accessibility from Tokyo help in cementing its popularity amongst locals and tourists alike. Though a huge聽region, it could be easily explored within 1-2 days via the various mode of unique transports within the region.

One of the most systematic and easiest聽ways to tour Hakone is via making a circular course聽of the region. Starting from聽Hakone-Yumoto, make a circuit聽of the region via travelling on 5 different modes of transport,聽before returning the starting point; hence the name 鈥淗akone Round Course鈥�.

The circuit could be done in clockwise or anti-clockwise direction. If done in anti-clockwise, below would be the sequence of travel:

*Important Note (accurate as of 25Aug2015): Due to potential volcanic activities,聽access to Owakudani area is restricted. Accordingly, Hakone Ropeway operation has been suspended. Refer to official website for further update. Other areas in Hakone is not affected.聽 ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: 11-Days of Free & Easy: Japan (Hakone Highlights)
Guide Location: Japan » Hakone
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Allan See Toh
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