Hakone (箱根), Kanagawa (神奈川)
Kanto, Honshu, Japan
Autumn 2009
Autumn 2009
Hakone (箱根) is part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, less than 100 kilometers from Tokyo. Famous for hot springs, natural beauty and the view of nearby Mt. Fuji, Hakone is one of the most popular destinations among Japanese and international tourists looking for a break from Tokyo.
Despite its distance from the sea, Hakone has an abundance of stalls selling seafood...
A fascinating pirate ship awaits to ship unsuspecting passengers
across the waters with stunning views...
The torii gate of Hakone-Jinja Shrine stands in the blue waters of Lake Ashi against the golden backdrop of the forest behind...
Mount Fuji appears magically from behind the clouds...
Autumn colours abound up the mountains. Leaves are decked in shades of yellow, orange red. Picturesque buildings dot the deciduous mountains...
A sign shows how far above sea level we are...
At sunset, the cumulus clouds are ringed in the sun's golden rays...
The full album is available at:
Hakone's Decks of Blue & Gold
