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A famous hot spring resort region, Hakone is set amidst beautiful mountains, which comprises of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. During good weather, Hakone can make a wonderful trip, as one would be able to enjoy the magnificent view of Mt Fuji. There are enjoyable cable car rides, open-air museums, volcanic hot springs, and cruises around Lake Ashino-ko. There are a few train lines that will bring you to Hakone. Express bus services are available but the trip is not as interesting as other modes of transportation. Hakone Open-Air Art Museum
Mt Soun-Zan / Owakudani Lake Ashino-ko Mt Komaga-Take If you want to get a better view of Mt Fuji and Lake Ashino-ko, then Mt Komaga-take is the place to visit. To get to the mountain, you need to take a boat ride to Hakone-en, and a cable car will then bring you up the mountain.
Moto-Hakone A pleasant place to visit, Moto-Hakone does have a few interesting sights to see. Furthermore, they are all located within easy walking distance from the jetty. Cryptomeria Ave - Also known as Sugi-namiki, this avenue is a 2km-long path between Moto-Hakone and Hakone-machi, another town. This path is lined with Cryptomeria trees, which were planted more than 360 years ago.
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Located
next to Chokoku-no-Mori station, the open-air museum has exhibits on western
and Japanese 19th and 20th Century sculptures. For those who do not like
the outdoors, there is also an indoor exhibit area, which includes collections
from Picasso. From March to October, the museum is open from 9 a.m. to
5 p.m. It closes at 4 p.m. for the rest of the year. 
Mt
Soun-Zan is the starting point to a 30 minute (4km) ride to Togendai.
The ride will pass through Owakudani, which is a good place to visit volcanic
hot springs. Owakudani is made up of a volcanic cauldron of steam, bubbling
mud, and mysterious smells. Black, boiled eggs are sold here. These eggs
are cooked in the boiling mud and are said to be good for your health.
Visitors can also view displays relating to the geography and natural
history of Hakone at the Owakudani Natural Science Museum, which is open
daily from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 
Lake
Ashino-ko is one of Hakone region's primary attractions. This is only
because Mt Fuji is situated across the lake. And with the mountain's snow-clad
slopes and omnipresence, it is no wonder the lake is so popular. Rowing
boats, pedal boats, and even chauffeur-driven motor boats are available
for rental for a ride or two around the lake.
Rock
Carvings
Hakone-jinja
Shrine -