Hakone Things to Do

This is a museum of sculpture set in some beautiful lawned gardens. Sound boring? It isn't - even the kids will love this as there are so many massive works, mainly of a modern bent - even giant perspect tubes that the kids can play in.

Some really impressive Henry Moore works and a very nice Picasso exhibition.

The valley is actually near the top of a mountian and is a volcano that colapsed a long time ago. The result is an area of mountain side covered with thermal vents that produce a lot of steam and boiling water on the surface. There are walkways through the area that allow you to safely stroll around and take it all in. At the top there is a small kiosk selling hard boiled eggs cooked in a nearby boiling pool of water that come out black (500 Yen for 6).

The Owakudani valley is on the main Hakone circular tour and can get very busy at weekends and during holidays. Also it can get very windy up there and when we were there they had to shut half the cable cars down.

An amusement park, featuring Fujiyama, one of the world's highest roller coasters.
Open since 1961.
The site of this park pales in comparison to nearby Mt. Fuji. The 124-acre park has 33 rides, 9 restaurants, 12 snack bars, 17 tennis courts, and 20 bowling alleys.
The highest stand 79m,highest speed 130km/h, the whole ride takes about 3.36minutes. The length is 2045m. Entrance fees is 1000yen/ride.
I can't even walk nearby....scary!!! How bout you?

The Japan highest mountain of 3776m above sea level. This is a landmark of Japan which will never miss by most tourist. The beauty of the shape is just like a lady's skirt. The peak is changing color from season to season.I think most of us knew why...When getting closer to the peak, the plants are actually getting sorter and when you reach the peak is actually no plants at all. Most the Japanese can explain. There is also some stories behind this landmark!

You can only experience this once a year like sakura on summer. A market is beside whereby you can actually get some!other famous local stuff like fruits....I get some 'momo'...Japanese pronous it.Like an apple.

This is the only place in Tokyo area you can have a nive view of the Mt. Fuji and Lavender!! The Kawauchi Lake is the 2nd biggest among the Fuji Five Lake. It was originally from 3 lake but after the last eruption its become 5 lake.

The Fuji Five Lake region (Fujigoko) is located at the foot of Mount Fuji at an altitude of roughly 1000 meters above sea level in mountainous Yamanashi Prefecture. It is one of the best places to view Mount Fuji from a close distance and a convenient base for climbing the mountain.
Hiking, camping and fishing are among the popular outdoor activities to be enjoyed in the area.
The principal city in the region is Fuji-Yoshida. Lake Kawaguchi (Kawaguchiko), the most easily accessible of the five lakes, is located just next to Fuji-Yoshida in neighboring Fuji-Kawaguchiko Town.
The other four lakes are named Yamanaka, Sai, Shoji and Motosu. The latter three are less developed than Lake Kawaguchi, but more difficult to access.

Owakudani is the area around a crater created in the last eruption of Mt. Hakone 3000 years ago. Sulfurous fumes, hot springs and hot rivers can be experienced on a walk in the area. Eggs boiled in the hot springs are said to prolong one's life by seven years and are readily available for sale. How many can you take?