On the second night of our 12-day self-driving trip to Hakone, Lake Kawaguchi, and Hokkaido, we stayed at Toyoko INN Fujisan Mishima-eki. For dinner, we went to Hamazushi Mishima Chuocho to enjoy some delicious sushi. After that, we drove to the hotel. Luckily, parking here is very convenient and spacious, so we didn’t have to … Read more
On the second night of our 12-day self-driving trip around Hakone, Kawaguchiko, and Hokkaido, we had dinner at Hama Sushi Mishima Chuocho. After a full day of sightseeing, we felt a bit tired, mainly because we woke up too early and didn’t get enough sleep. It took us about an hour to drive from Mishima … Read more
In the morning, we took the Hakone Ropeway and the Hakone Tozan Cable Car to enjoy the breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji and the volcanic landscape of Owakudani. In the afternoon, our plan was to head to Mishima Skywalk to try the thrilling zipline. Ever since experiencing the Forest Adventure IYA VALLEY in Tokushima, Shikoku … Read more
On the second morning of our 12-day self-driving trip through Hakone, Kawaguchiko, and Hokkaido, we started the day by visiting the Heiwa no Torii (Peace Torii) by Lake Ashi. Then came the main highlight—taking the Hakone Ropeway and Hakone Tozan Cable Car to enjoy the beautiful scenery here. From Hakone Shrine, we drove to the … Read more
After having breakfast at Toyoko Inn Odawara eki Higashi guchi in the morning, our first destination was the Peace Torii by Lake Ashi, located just below Hakone Shrine. Since it’s a popular photo spot, we had to get an early start—otherwise, we’d waste a lot of time waiting in line to take pictures. It took … Read more