Hakone is renowned for its beautiful lake, the view it offers on Mount Fuji, as well as for its onsens, the natural hot springs that are caused by the volcanic activity of the region.
Hakone is renowned for its beautiful lake, the view it offers on Mount Fuji, as well as for its onsens, the natural hot springs that are caused by the volcanic activity of the region.
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Choose the Hakone Freepass and save on transportation. They are valid for 2 or 3 days and can be bought in any station on the Odakyu Line. They give you access to the many different means of transport of the area. Essential!
Hiroshima and the neighbouring island of Miyajima are both world famous but for very different reasons: one for the atomic bomb and its atrocities, and the other for its peaceful shrine amid the waves.
Nature has always played an important role in Japanese culture, and the tradition survives with the celebration of the arrival of spring by observing the cherry blossoms. Here is some advice about this festival, the hanami, and the best places to observe the trees in full blossom.
Hokkaido is a hiker's paradise, thanks to its majestic, wild mountainous landscapes.
Its national parks provide stunning views as well as a wealth of plant and animal life.
Some are very isolated and difficult to access, but offer, nonetheless, a great sense of freedom.