Less than 100 kilometers from Tokyo, Hakone is the perfect weekend getaway if you want to relax and revel in natural scenery.
Known nationwide for its hot springs or onsen, Hakone is a sprawling area spread over hills and mountains, and liberally dotted with hot spring resorts, inns, and leisure activities for those hours when you’re not soaking in the revitalizing springs. Depending on the area, the water properties change and offer differing benefits. The sulfur springs of the Ashinoyu area, for example, are said to be good for those suffering from skin conditions like eczema.