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Hakone-machi Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa
Hakone Japan

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20/07/2026

The Lake Ashi Summer Festival Week (Hakone Ashinoko Festival) runs from July 31 to August 5, 2026. The main highlight is the Hakone Shrine Reitaisai (Annual Grand Festival) and accompanying fireworks in front of the iconic Peace Torii gate on August 1, 2026.

The week-long event takes place in the four bays of Lake Ashi—Motohakone, Hakone, Hakone-en, and Kojiri—and features thousands of fireworks each night.

Here is the daily fireworks schedule:July 31: Moto-Hakone Bay (Lake Festival Fireworks Display)

August 1: Moto-Hakone Bay (Hakone Shrine Annual Grand Festival Commemorative Fireworks Display)

August 2: Hakone-en Bay

August 3: Hakone-en Bay

August 4: Kojiri Bay

August 5: Hakone Bay

22/06/2026

Founded in 1878, the historic Fujiya Hotel in Hakone is one of Japan's premier classic hotels.

Over the last century, this architectural marvel has hosted a legendary roster of global icons, including Albert Einstein, John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Charlie Chaplin, and Helen Keller.

The hotel's guestbooks and on-site museum document visits from a stunning variety of world leaders, artists, and thinkers.

Notable guests include:

Albert Einstein: Stayed at the hotel in 1922 during his tour of Japan.

John Lennon & Yoko Ono: The famous musicians stayed here with their son Sean in 1978.

Charlie Chaplin: The iconic silent film star visited in 1932.

Helen Keller: The celebrated author and activist stayed at the property.

Royalty & Statesmen: Includes Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria (1893), King George VI (Prince Albert), Chiang Kai-shek, and General Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Japanese Literati: Renowned authors like Natsume Soseki and Yukio Mishima sought inspiration at the hotel.

The resort has carefully preserved its Taisho-era and Meiji-era aesthetics. Guests can still experience the same historic ambiance that drew these famous figures.

22/06/2026

⛩🗻🥾Hakone offers unparalleled variety for hikers, blending volcanic landscapes, historic trails, and iconic Mount Fuji views with world-class onsen hot springs.

🚆 Located just 1.5 to 2 hours from Tokyo, it features everything from relaxing walks to rugged ridge climbs, making it the premier hiking destination around the capital.

Here is a look at the best hiking spots around Tokyo:

1. ⛩Hakone (Kanagawa Prefecture)

Hakone boasts a range of trails suitable for all skill levels, rewarding hikers with deep forests and magnificent Mt. Fuji backdrops.

Mt. Kintoki (Kintokiyama): Arguably the most popular peak (1,212 meters) in Hakone. It features a steep 80-minute ascent that opens up to spectacular 360-degree views of Mt. Fuji, Lake Ashi, and the Suruga Bay.

Old Tokaido Stone Paved Road: A deeply historical, easy hike tracing an ancient Edo-period highway. The shaded path passes 400-year-old cedars and ends at Amasake Chaya, a traditional teahouse.

Owakudani to Mt. Kamiyama Trail: A more rugged hike through an active volcanic zone with bubbling vents, leading to the highest peak in Hakone (1,438 meters).

🚆 2. Mount Takao (Tokyo)🏔️

Just under 90 minutes from central Tokyo, Mount Takao is the most accessible and popular hike in the region.Highlights: Paved and unpaved trails, the historic Yakuo-in Temple (established in 744 AD), and a monkey sanctuary.

Vibe: Perfect for beginners and casual walkers. Cable cars and chairlifts are available if you want to skip part of the climb, and the summit provides excellent views of Mt. Fuji on clear days.

🚆 3. Mount Mitake & Mount Odake (Tokyo)

Located in the Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park, this area offers lush, deep-forest hiking roughly two hours from the city.Highlights: A circular loop takes you through the Musashi Mitake Shrine, past picturesque waterfalls (like the Rock Garden), and up to the summit of Mt. Odake for outstanding Kanagawa mountain range views.

Vibe: Best suited for moderate-to-enthusiastic hikers looking to escape the concrete jungle without traveling too far.

4. 🚞Mount Oyama (Kanagawa Prefecture)A steep and sacred mountain (1,252 meters) located in the Tanzawa-Oyama Quasi-National Park.Highlights: The trail climbs steeply through ancient cedar forests past the Afuri Shrine (Lower and Upper), ending at a summit with panoramic views of the Enoshima coastline and Mt. Fuji.

Vibe: Considered a medium-to-hard enthusiast's hike, but features a cable car that can cut out the lower portion of the ascent.

21/06/2026

📦🌳The Yosegi (wood marquetry) puzzle box, known as Himitsu-bako (secret box), is famous in Hakone due to its historical origin, intricate craftsmanship, and the region's unique natural resources.

Abundant Natural Woods: The forested mountains of the Hakone and Odawara region provided a vast, natural palette of trees with diverse colors and grains (such as cherry, katsura, and dogwood). This allowed artisans to combine different woods without using artificial dyes.

Unique Craftsmanship (Yosegi Zaiku): Invented in the late Edo and early Meiji periods (around the late 19th century), the craft involves grouping geometric-shaped rods of various woods to form intricate mosaic patterns. These large blocks are then thinly shaved to create veneers used to decorate the boxes.

Clever Secret Mechanisms: The Himitsu-bako was originally developed as a novelty souvenir for travelers and a clever way for merchants and samurai to secretly secure valuables and messages while on the road.

Endless Variety: The boxes operate by moving, sliding, or turning specific side and lid panels in an exact sequence. Traditional boxes can take anywhere from a few to dozens of steps to open, while more modern, elaborate designs can require hundreds of precise movements.

26/04/2026

⛩What is a Torii Gate?⛩

✨ The Symbolism & Soul
The Sacred Boundary: Passing through a torii marks your transition from the mundane to the spiritual. It’s a moment for mindfulness and purification.
Why the Vibrant Red? Most are painted a striking vermilion—a color believed to ward off evil spirits, bring good luck, and represent life-giving vitality. Practically, the cinnabar-based paint also acts as a natural preservative for the wood.
Bird Abode: The word "Torii" literally translates to "bird perch". According to Shinto legend, birds were used to lure the Sun Goddess, Amaterasu, out of a cave to bring light back to the world.
⛩️ Pro-Traveler Etiquette
Visiting for the first time? Here is how to show respect like a local:
Stop & Bow: It is customary to bow once before entering the gate.
Stay to the Sides: Never walk directly through the center of the path! The middle is reserved for the deities.
One More Bow: Remember to turn around and bow once more after exiting as a final thank you.

26/04/2026

⛩❤️⛩🇯🇵❤️There’s something truly magical about saying “I do” in Hakone. From a quiet traditional ceremony at the Hakone Shrine to breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji over Lake Ashi, every moment felt like a scene from a dream.
Ending the day with a relaxing soak in a private onsen and a seasonal kaiseki feast was the perfect start to our forever. 🍱🛁❤️

25/04/2026

The Fujiya Hotel is one of the most famous hotels in Japan with a long and distinguished history of welcoming guests for more than 100 years. Explore the traditional architecture and services that have been enjoyed by the likes of Helen Keller, Charlie Chaplin, and John Lennon over the years.

25/04/2026

The Fujiya Hotel is one of the most famous hotels in Japan with a long and distinguished history of welcoming guests for more than 100 years. Explore the traditional architecture and services that have been enjoy by the likes of Helen Keller, Charlie Chaplin, and John Lennon over the years.

24/04/2026

Weapons of the Shogunate.
🇯🇵✨ Step back into the Edo Period at the Hakone Checkpoint (Sekisho)! 🏯
Located on the shores of Lake Ashi, this fully restored 17th-century checkpoint was once the most crucial spot controlling travel on the Tokaido road, keeping Edo (Tokyo) safe, and the Tokugawa Shogunate in power.

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Hakone-machi Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa
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