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Gotemba Premium Outlets is a large shopping mall located near the Fuji area and the Hakone area in Gotemba. Therefore, this makes it the perfect place for many travellers to stop off for a bit of rel...

Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nenba is a traditional Japanese village and open air museum located on the Western side of Lake Saiko near Mount Fuji. The village is very popular with both locals and touris...

During Japan's Edo Period (1603 to 1868) the Tokaido was the most important of the five major routes (including the Nakasendo, Koshu Kaido, Nikko Kaido, and Oshu Kaido) as it provided the most direct...

We at Snow Monkey Resorts love to try new cafes, and this cafe in Hakone is a must visit! Located just a stone’s throw away from Miyanoshita station, this cafe used to be an old Ryokan or Japanese st...

Located right next to the beautiful and popular Lake Ashinoko, Hakone Ashinoko Narukawa Art Museum is a convenient place to spend a few hours enjoying contemporary Japanese art, refreshments and stun...

A real hidden gem and off the beaten path, Kawaguichi Asama Shrine and Tenku no Torii are a must visit during your trip to Kawaguichiko. It is fast becoming one of the top spots to view Mount Fuji in...

Laying right on the edge of Lake Kawaguchiko, Oishi Park and its Natural Living Centre are a must visit if you’re venturing to Kawaguchiko and to see Mount Fuji. It is said that the park offers the b...

One of the most popular activities to do around the Lake Kawaguchiko area is the Mount Fuji Panoramic Ropeway and Shrine. Visitors can enjoy a round trip ride up to the top of the mountainous terrain...

Fuji is a beautiful and awe-inspiring sight. Given its tremendous size, it can be seen at great distance and from an endless array of angles meaning that there is no one place from which to view the ...