Tag Archives: Hakone
3 Weeks in Japan Recap Posted by sasha on Jun 7, 2017
Japan is a fascinating country to explore with a lot to offer visitors. With a few weeks in the Land of the Rising Sun, you can explore its bustling cities, visit stunning natural areas, soak in hot springs, take in a sumo match, eat all the sushi you can handle, and so much more. Here’s a…
Hakone Video Tour Posted by sasha on Apr 27, 2017
With a few extra days to spare on a trip to Tokyo, you should head out to the scenic town of Hakone. Situated on Lake Ashi and surrounded by mountains, it’s a great place to spend a few quiet days. Stay in a traditional ryokan, soak in the onsen theme park, ride a pirate ship…
Hajimemashite, Japan (Wrap-Up) Posted by sasha on Dec 11, 2012
It’s been my pleasure to share my stories, pictures, and videos from my two trips to Japan with the readers of this blog over the past few months. Unfortunately, I’m fresh out of all of the above. Seeing as how I haven’t seen much of the Land of the Rising Sun beyond the capital city…
Hakone Open Air Museum Posted by sasha on Sep 22, 2012
The stunning Open Air Museum is one of the highlights of Hakone, as it combines art and nature with numerous sculptures situated on beautiful grounds surrounded by mountains. Take a stroll around this truly unique museum in this video.
A Day in Hakone (Video) Posted by sasha on Sep 15, 2012
Ryokan breakfasts are a great way to start the day. After that, getting around Hakone is a breeze, thanks to the Hakone free pass. Head up to the top of the ropeway for a stop at the “Hell’s Valley” before heading down to enjoy a cruise on a pirate ship across Lake Ashi. Finally, top…
Hakone – Ryokan and Onsen (Video) Posted by sasha on Aug 17, 2012
Just a few hours from Japan’s capital city of Tokyo lies the mountainous area known as Hakone. From the big city, you can take a bullet train, switch to a scenic train, and finally take a short cable car ride to get here. With such beautiful scenery, the ride is half the fun! Two of…
Hajimemashite, Japan Posted by sasha on Jul 17, 2012
こんにちは Transparent Japanese blog! My name is Sasha, and I’ll be a guest writer/video producer on the blog for the next few months. As I currently reside in Beijing, you can usually find me on the Chinese blog. I’ve also contributed to both the Thai and Spanish pages, so if you’re interested in China, Thailand…