Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park

Welcome to the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, Japan's most visited and perhaps most iconic natural sanctuary. Spanning four distinct areas—the majestic Mount Fuji, the hot spring mecca of Hakone, the rugged Izu Peninsula, and the…

Formed by a powerful volcanic eruption approximately three thousand years ago, Lake Ashi (or Ashinoko) is the crowning jewel of Hakone's natural grandeur. This crater lake offers some of the most iconic views of Mount Fuji,…

At the foot of Mount Hakone, nestled on the edge of Lake Ashi, stands the Hakone Shrine, a site of deep historical and spiritual significance. Originally established on the summit of Mount Komagatake, one of the area's multiple…

Owakudani, or the 'Great Boiling Valley,' provides a dramatic and visceral encounter with the park's volcanic activity. Accessible via the Hakone Ropeway, this area is characterized by sulfurous steam vents, bubbling hot springs,…

In a perfect balance of aesthetic beauty and natural landscape, the Hakone Open Air Museum features an expansive collection of sculptures set against the backdrop of the grand Hakone mountains. This was Japan's first open-air…

For history enthusiasts, the Old Tokaido Road provides a tangible link to Japan's Edo period. This was the most important trade route connecting the Imperial capital of Kyoto with the Shogun's seat in Edo (now Tokyo). …

Mount Fuji, or Fuji-san, is the undisputed centerpiece of the national park. Reaching three thousand seven hundred seventy-six meters, it is Japan's highest peak and an active stratovolcano. …

As we conclude our journey through the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, we are reminded of the delicate balance required to manage Japan's most visited natural area. This park is a testament to the fact that intense human…