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Oshino Hakkai is a reconstructed traditional village centred around eight naturally occurring ponds, fed by the snowmelt each spring. Bridges and paths lead between the ponds and past traditional tha...

Fujiyoshida Sengen Shrine is one of many around Fuji dedicated to the Shinto goddess, Konohara-sakyua Hime. Translating as ‘Princess Blossom of the Trees’, the deity and this shrine have a strong ass...

Located around 2300 metres above sea level, the Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station is the highest station on the popular Mount Fuji Yoshida Trail that can be easily reached using public transport. As such,...

The Itchiku Kubota Art Museum profiles the life and work of textile artist Itchiku Kubota. The museum consists of the main exhibition building and the Gaudi-esque ‘New Wing’ building. Itchiku Kubota ...

Located in the shadow of Mount Fuji, Fuji-Q Highland is one of Japan’s most popular amusement parks and home to its best rollercoasters. The park boasts four main rollercoasters: 1. Fujiyama – once t...

Known as ‘onsen’ in Japanese, Hakone is one of Japan’s most famous hot spring areas. Set amongst the beautiful landscape of the national park and often enjoying outstanding views of Mount Fuji, the n...

The Hakone Open-Air Museum mixes traditional indoor galleries and exhibition spaces with outdoor installation of many artworks. Set among the beautifully manicured museum grounds, and set against the ...

Another of Hakone’s engaging art spaces, the POLA Museum of Art houses around 9500 works acquired by the former head of the Pola cosmetics group, Tsuneshi Suzaki including notable artworks by Cezanne...

Opened in 2013, the Okada Art Museum is another museum displaying a notable private collection, with pieces dating from antiquity to contemporary art. The museums extensive collection of East Asian c...