Hakone
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Tue 2006/02/07 14:23
Sometimes you'll want to get away from the hustle n bustle of Tokyo and what better to spend some time in Hakone which is just about an hour away.
Hakone is out in the sticks which means a ton of trees, fields, mountains and a huge lake - Lake Ashi to be precise.
Mount Fuji can be visible clearly when its not too cloudy and when you dont have mud in your eyes. I'm still not sure why folks over here go crazy when they see Mount Fuji - they all start pointing and whipping out their mobile phones.
Spent two days in Hakone recently - the first day had tons of snow but the second day had crisp n cold air with blue skies. You can get to Hakone by taking the Odoriko from Yokohama - its only a 30 min ride.
Hakone is out in the sticks which means a ton of trees, fields, mountains and a huge lake - Lake Ashi to be precise.
Mount Fuji can be visible clearly when its not too cloudy and when you dont have mud in your eyes. I'm still not sure why folks over here go crazy when they see Mount Fuji - they all start pointing and whipping out their mobile phones.
Spent two days in Hakone recently - the first day had tons of snow but the second day had crisp n cold air with blue skies. You can get to Hakone by taking the Odoriko from Yokohama - its only a 30 min ride.
Stayed at a traditional Japanese hotel or "Ryokan". After checking in and lazing around in your room, you go off for dinner at the ryokan which has been prepared and waiting for you in the dining hall. Then when you get back to your room, you will usually find that the room has been cleared and the beds taken out of the cupboards to be made up by the maid. Many Ryokans have elderly maids but this one had rather young ladies who looked rather cute.
Just a sample of what awaited us in the dining hall. The food served at a ryokan is usually traditional Japanese food - a lot of raw stuff which has been painstakingly decorated. If you are not into this sort of grub - you can order a kids meal which has all the usual health stuff in it (fries, sausages etc).
Much of the food you have to cook yourself by frying on a tabletop pan or boiling it - and in some cases, you have to kill the food too - some of the dishes may come so fresh that it moves.
Much of the food you have to cook yourself by frying on a tabletop pan or boiling it - and in some cases, you have to kill the food too - some of the dishes may come so fresh that it moves.
Outside the ryokan.
Lake Ashi.
More lake Ashi.
Even more lake Ashi.
Trying to master the art of levitation.
Lake Ashi. It was a nice day but Mount Fuji was covered in clouds...
Anyway, the next bunch of snow pictures should be Trooper in Naeba. Naeba is well known for it ski resorts at this time of year ^o^/~
Anyway, the next bunch of snow pictures should be Trooper in Naeba. Naeba is well known for it ski resorts at this time of year ^o^/~
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NickC in SFU, Vancouver
The scenary of Japan is really nice. It reminds me of the Interior of where I live. I think the weather in Tokyo is roughly the same as Vancouver with its fair share of rain, cloudy, and sunny days and whiteless Christmases. Cheers,
(ID #34622) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:35
Cane in Bay Area, CA USA
Great pics, It's nice that you're showing a side of Japan beside all those wicked gadgets and technological hustle and bustle that's usually associated when thinking of Japan. Very beautiful and serene!
(ID #34623) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:35
Blogger & Former Tentacle Support
I agree, Cane! I love coming to Danny's blog because he talks about a lot of different topics instead of narrowing himself to just figures or weird Japanese happenings.
(ID #440652) Posted on 2009/01/09 02:48
Raymond in Malaysia
the place looks utterly beautifully! heh, great pics too by the way. and, oh, the glorious food... but still alive?? =.=
(ID #34624) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:35
Ivan in Space
This is so grovesome that it makes me want to start a killing spee!
(ID #34625) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:35
Vincent JUAN in Aix en Provence, Southern Fran...
Nice place! Huh, anyway I know what i'm about to say is pretty irrelevant, but... Could anyone tell me what is the "ultimate" website to buy Gunplas from, for a little Frenchie like me? Considering I seek for choice, prices, fast shipping, and new stuff. I already know Hobby Link Japan, but I never dared buy at it... :s What a wet blanket I am. I thought I would have to wait for weeeeeks to get my hand on some toys... Oh and it will be my first Gunplas ever, I only did build a Bandai High Grade Evangelion 01 Type F with Frame, and it looks pretty ( though as I great newbie, I used some vulcan glue and f***ed up some inner parts... never use cement if not needed!). Should I go on with some more High Grade? Is Gundam Markers a cool stuff? I intend to buy both Hazel Gundam models from Bandai.
(ID #34626) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:35
HLJ is pretty good, but 1999.co.jp/eng also has a nice selection. Shipping will still be pretty expensive if you don't live in Asia. HGUC kits are pretty good starts for Gunpla, but the New Gundam 00 HG kits are pretty good as well. Gundam Markers are good, but IMO unless you can get them really cheap or while you are overseas, its cheaper to go to a local hobby store and get a paint marker or mix your own paint.
(ID #440966) Posted on 2009/01/09 09:16
Khi in Belgium, Liège
Very nice landscape ! Hey Danny, why didn't you get your Stormtrooper Suit there and shoot you in the snow :D ?
(ID #34631) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:35
Cribba in Onsala, SWE
No skiing? :O, Very nice landscape indeed.
(ID #34633) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:35
Chopper Dave in Medford, Oregon
Beautiful! Thats a really nice looking landscape! ( as previously stated) Oh and Vincent try http://www.hlj.com Its the best if you ask me
(ID #34636) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:35
Chopper Dave in Medford, Oregon
ah crap...I didnt see the part where you said you knew HLJ...ok try this one: http://plajapan.com
(ID #34637) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:35
Vincent JUAN in Aix En Provence, Southern Fran...
Oh thanks Chopper! ;-) I'll give a look.
(ID #34649) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:35
Claus Valca in Houston,TX
Danny, You were asking for feedback about desktop wallpaper image ideas. your photo "1470.jpg" would be a great one! it has a splash of color, beautiful clarity and an different perspective on the torri than what is usually seen! Hakone looks like a beautiful place to recharge one's batteries! I bet is it pretty romantic! Even without the, um, maids... Thanks for sharing!
(ID #34650) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:35
Demacrez in Requiem
Beautiful landscape Danny I love it. The pictures are awesome looking. I just wonder how you got that picture to make it look like you? were levitating. You gotta teach me how to float! lol
(ID #34653) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:35
Yeah, how did you pull the floating off Danny?
(ID #440968) Posted on 2009/01/09 09:17
CEO MIrai Inc
Yoda is a wise teacher.
(ID #441067) Posted on 2009/01/09 10:42
College Student
Didn't yoda die?
(ID #441513) Posted on 2009/01/09 16:25
Kayla in Florida
Ill be visiting Japan(Kyoto and Tokyo mostly) in October and this place looks gorgeous! Perhaps Ill try to take a day trip out there. Your pictures are great.
(ID #34727) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:35
cloneofsnake in NYC
Hakone... I went there for onsen last Feb, but didn't get to see anything else!!! That's why I'll be going back again on my next trip in end of March. Hey, that ryokan looks really nice, can you tell me what's the name / where it's located? I plan to buy one of those Odakyu 3 days pass this ride, and ride the express bus to Mt. Fuji first, then take a train to Hakone straight to the ryokan, and then do Hakone on the 2nd day and head back to Tokyo at night. Any special things I should know before hand?
(ID #34728) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:35
Gordon Pekeur in south africa -cape town-
very beautiful, looks like a nice place to get away from da hustle and bustle of the city!! the food things sounds weird and cool at the same time.....Im sure U guys had a wicked time......
(ID #39796) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:35
Part trooper, part -timer, 100% loser...
Wow, snow... There's no snow here in Singapore... I'd like to try the kids meal... And Danny, good luck on mastering levitation!
(ID #69613) Posted on 2008/01/14 06:18
NickC in SFU, Vancouver
The scenary of Japan is really nice. It reminds me of the Interior of where I live. I think the weather in Tokyo is roughly the same as Vancouver with its fair share of rain, cloudy, and sunny days and whiteless Christmases. Cheers,
(ID #76626) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:24
Cane in Bay Area, CA USA
Great pics, It's nice that you're showing a side of Japan beside all those wicked gadgets and technological hustle and bustle that's usually associated when thinking of Japan. Very beautiful and serene!
(ID #76627) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:24
Raymond in Malaysia
the place looks utterly beautifully! heh, great pics too by the way. and, oh, the glorious food... but still alive?? =.=
(ID #76628) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:24
Ivan in Space
This is so grovesome that it makes me want to start a killing spee!
(ID #76629) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:24
Vincent JUAN in Aix en Provence, Southern Fran...
Nice place! Huh, anyway I know what i'm about to say is pretty irrelevant, but... Could anyone tell me what is the "ultimate" website to buy Gunplas from, for a little Frenchie like me? Considering I seek for choice, prices, fast shipping, and new stuff. I already know Hobby Link Japan, but I never dared buy at it... :s What a wet blanket I am. I thought I would have to wait for weeeeeks to get my hand on some toys... Oh and it will be my first Gunplas ever, I only did build a Bandai High Grade Evangelion 01 Type F with Frame, and it looks pretty ( though as I great newbie, I used some vulcan glue and f***ed up some inner parts... never use cement if not needed!). Should I go on with some more High Grade? Is Gundam Markers a cool stuff? I intend to buy both Hazel Gundam models from Bandai.
(ID #76630) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:24
Khi in Belgium, Liège
Very nice landscape ! Hey Danny, why didn't you get your Stormtrooper Suit there and shoot you in the snow :D ?
(ID #76635) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:24
Cribba in Onsala, SWE
No skiing? :O, Very nice landscape indeed.
(ID #76637) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:24
Chopper Dave in Medford, Oregon
Beautiful! Thats a really nice looking landscape! ( as previously stated) Oh and Vincent try http://www.hlj.com Its the best if you ask me
(ID #76640) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:24
Chopper Dave in Medford, Oregon
ah crap...I didnt see the part where you said you knew HLJ...ok try this one: http://plajapan.com
(ID #76641) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:24
Vincent JUAN in Aix En Provence, Southern Fran...
Oh thanks Chopper! ;-) I'll give a look.
(ID #76653) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:24
Claus Valca in Houston,TX
Danny, You were asking for feedback about desktop wallpaper image ideas. your photo "1470.jpg" would be a great one! it has a splash of color, beautiful clarity and an different perspective on the torri than what is usually seen! Hakone looks like a beautiful place to recharge one's batteries! I bet is it pretty romantic! Even without the, um, maids... Thanks for sharing!
(ID #76654) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:24
Demacrez in Requiem
Beautiful landscape Danny I love it. The pictures are awesome looking. I just wonder how you got that picture to make it look like you? were levitating. You gotta teach me how to float! lol
(ID #76657) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:24
Kayla in Florida
Ill be visiting Japan(Kyoto and Tokyo mostly) in October and this place looks gorgeous! Perhaps Ill try to take a day trip out there. Your pictures are great.
(ID #76731) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:24
cloneofsnake in NYC
Hakone... I went there for onsen last Feb, but didn't get to see anything else!!! That's why I'll be going back again on my next trip in end of March. Hey, that ryokan looks really nice, can you tell me what's the name / where it's located? I plan to buy one of those Odakyu 3 days pass this ride, and ride the express bus to Mt. Fuji first, then take a train to Hakone straight to the ryokan, and then do Hakone on the 2nd day and head back to Tokyo at night. Any special things I should know before hand?
(ID #76732) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:24
Gordon Pekeur in south africa -cape town-
very beautiful, looks like a nice place to get away from da hustle and bustle of the city!! the food things sounds weird and cool at the same time.....Im sure U guys had a wicked time......
(ID #81800) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:24
Arrr! What nice pictures! I really dont know in which season I should visit Japan, in every season you can see Japan from another side! But I think I want to see the sakura zensen ^^
(ID #440399) Posted on 2009/01/08 22:10
Mechanical Engineering student
I always wanted to see Mt Fuji! I might do like what the usual tourist does and whip out my mobile phone too LOL XD So fresh that sometimes it moves? Now that's more like it! LOL XD
(ID #440402) Posted on 2009/01/08 22:18
Student and full-time otaku
Great pics. Snow and a clear sky always look so nice. BTW this article shows under the 'dakimakura' on on the main page, even though this one is newer. Bug maybe?
(ID #440427) Posted on 2009/01/08 22:43
CEO MIrai Inc
This post was automatically surfaced from feb 2006 ^^;
(ID #441070) Posted on 2009/01/09 10:43
IT Manager
Nice pictures. Never been to Hakone when its snow. it looks so different during winter. maybe I should go there this month.
(ID #440429) Posted on 2009/01/08 22:47
Otaku
Great place for vacation, so serene. Tasty fresh food!
(ID #440433) Posted on 2009/01/08 22:53
Gorgeous scenery. I tend to forget Japan is not just hot n steamy.
(ID #440437) Posted on 2009/01/08 22:55
Wow. Beautiful scenery. I wanna see real snow with me own eyes..! Ryokan... eh? I gotta experience one someday. But the "extremely decorative" food doesn't really appeal to me...
(ID #440443) Posted on 2009/01/08 23:06
former Emperor of Britannia
Calming scenery here. Snow everywhere and a nice sunshine accompanied by a calm lake. Pretty neat.
(ID #440445) Posted on 2009/01/08 23:07
soon-to-be 2nd year Civil Engineering student
WOW spectacular view. Gone into my must visit places when in Japan. ^^
(ID #440447) Posted on 2009/01/08 23:08
Snow and clear blue sky. It's breathtaking. Just nice for me, especially when all my assignments due next week. =.='''
(ID #440449) Posted on 2009/01/08 23:10
Whoa! it looks beautiful, would love to visit that place. Hakone was a place that came up in a book I'm reading, now I have a better picture of it in my head^^ Also.. why are there comments from people made in 1999? [1999/11/30 15:00]..ehh...
(ID #440502) Posted on 2009/01/09 00:08
Hi Danny.I am RobLucci sorry if I had offended you but i am not a troll I was just asking you a question that I am curious I am truly sorry.So will you stop disabling my other account and let it activate again?I sign up for another account because I can't log in in my original one/account.
(ID #440506) Posted on 2009/01/09 00:13
whyyyyy, wasn't it snowing when i went =( twice as well
(ID #440510) Posted on 2009/01/09 00:14
Unemployed bummer
kirei na! i went in Oct when it was autumn and that was nothing compared to the lovely snow landscape as above. hoping i can go again with my wife in future and be able to stand the cold. ^_^
(ID #440516) Posted on 2009/01/09 00:23
The snow there is beautiful, looks like a scene straight out of a movie
(ID #440551) Posted on 2009/01/09 01:04
remind me of the hardest lane on Wangan Midnight Maximum Tune 3 :P
(ID #440562) Posted on 2009/01/09 01:16
thats beautiful. i wish i were there and not here in crappy vancouver.
(ID #440563) Posted on 2009/01/09 01:18
Otaku / Student in Computer Science
wow very beautiful place to live ^^
(ID #440612) Posted on 2009/01/09 02:17
My buddies and I went there in Spring 2007. We really wanted to see Mt. Fuji from the lake, alas the weather wasn't on our side. It felt more like we were in a Silent Hill game ^^; Totally unlike the postcard pics....
(ID #440614) Posted on 2009/01/09 02:18
The storm trooper should wear his Ski's or snowboard! SNOWBOARD TROOPER!
(ID #440648) Posted on 2009/01/09 02:41
Eroge blogger
I visited Hakone in July 2001 and it is pretty much similar to what Danny showed. Great views, just without the snow. Stayed at a local ryokan and had shabu shabu for dinner. Rooms were decent size and service was great. Breakfast was traditional Japanese style instead of continental, which is nice (although not for everyone). Took the ferry across Lake Ashi to see Mt. Fuji (before climbing a bit of it later). I think there was also some museum like thing, but I don't recall exactly. Overall, I think Hakone is my favourite spots that I have been to. Tokyo is nice in the urban sense, but there's something special about the tranquility. Seeing a Shinto torii in the middle of a calm lake in the mountains is absolutely breathtaking. I would highly recommend everyone to go there at least once.
(ID #440696) Posted on 2009/01/09 03:41
Awesome pictures ! Thanks !
(ID #440717) Posted on 2009/01/09 04:15
Systems programmer
Isn't there a lake monster in Lake Ashi?
(ID #440734) Posted on 2009/01/09 04:43
I went there and stayed at a ryokan too. It was already cold on that mountain when it was spring, I imagine it must have been even more so when you went. When I looked at the trees on the cable car going up the mountain, I noticed that there was green trees, and all of a sudden a all the trees were brown (dead). You could draw a line where everything was green vs brown. Really weird.
(ID #440735) Posted on 2009/01/09 04:43
Darn, where's the poll saying 'Have you been to Hakone'? Have been to Lake Ashi and Owakudani, and I agree with Danny - it's a fantastic place. Went there at the end of March 2008, on a very clear day indeed. Got a lot of great photos and had a fantastic time.
(ID #440737) Posted on 2009/01/09 04:44
very beautiful. just fell in love with the lake :)
(ID #440791) Posted on 2009/01/09 06:01
IT-Architect, SysAdmin, WebDesign and Coding, Virtualization (VMware + NetApp)
Awesome, i wanna go there now... Very nice pictures tho... my cam wants to go there too, she just said! ><
(ID #440805) Posted on 2009/01/09 06:20
I love the scenery very beautiful! I love how the lake is surround by moutains and trees makes it feel closed off from everything.
(ID #440813) Posted on 2009/01/09 06:44
Very pretty. The food also looks quite nice as well. Will definately have to paln a trip there when I go to Japan.
(ID #440820) Posted on 2009/01/09 06:52
Love the food! I remember the food prepared for us at an old coastal Tokyo hotel. It tasted so gooood! Authentic J-food is the best.
(ID #440824) Posted on 2009/01/09 06:57
Wow, some awesome views O_O Great pictures.
(ID #440829) Posted on 2009/01/09 06:58
Wow, that place look amazing.
(ID #440848) Posted on 2009/01/09 07:10
Otaku
Awesome the lake is not frozen!!! Not like up here^^
(ID #440879) Posted on 2009/01/09 07:38
If you drive to Hakone during snow season, make sure to carry tyre chains. I went a couple of years ago with a hire car. We asked for chains but the shop manager said we wouldn't need them. It snowed in the night and the next morning we couldn't even drive out of the hotel car park. We spent the whole day arranging by phone for a recovery lorry, and then waiting for it. The cost of recovery was over 15,000 yen. When we got back to the car hire shop the manager wasn't there or I think my wife would have killed him. His assistant was given the chewing out of the century though. It went on for 15 minutes. Motto of the story is never to hire from Nippon Rentacar.
(ID #440904) Posted on 2009/01/09 08:01
Blogger, consultant
I can't get enough of the cool photography, Danny. Thanks for sharing. Gets me motivated to work hard so I can visit all the places you've shown.
(ID #440910) Posted on 2009/01/09 08:05
Student
Amazing view and doesn't seem too far. Great! Also looks pretty peaceful with not too much noise around ^^.
(ID #440945) Posted on 2009/01/09 08:46
"I'm still not sure why folks over here go crazy when they see Mount Fuji" I think it's because it's a symbol of the country and it has mythological interest. This appears to matter even to people who aren't diehard nationalists or deeply religious. Personally I don't think I will visit Mt. Fuji on a vacation. Each day would be so valuable that I would have to be a bit picky on what to see and I have seen plenty of volcanos and climbed some too. I would really have to be in the area anyway to see it. I don't get the concept of camera phones though. Usually the pictures aren't that good and people should use real cameras instead.
(ID #440946) Posted on 2009/01/09 08:50
Air Transportation Journeyman
beautiful! sir you are living the dream!
(ID #440956) Posted on 2009/01/09 09:09
3 things to say: 1 / great great great pictures !!! (as always but this time, even better) i love them 2 / hahah excellent levitation skills, you are definitely a jedi ^^ 3 / I am loving Japan more and more everyday thanks to you by the way, I take this occasion to remind everyone that i am a talented brand and customer marketing specialist, really wishing to move to Japan for work, if someone can help, please do not hesitate to post thanks a million
(ID #440967) Posted on 2009/01/09 09:16
CEO MIrai Inc
Thats the 20th time you've mentioned marketing specialist. 21 is an unlucky number.
(ID #441073) Posted on 2009/01/09 10:45
awesome!
(ID #441668) Posted on 2009/01/09 20:07
AdvDip Network Security - CCNA - Ironport - Security+
i remember when i went to Hakone - No snow at the time i went but it was around mid-lateish December i think i took around 3GB of photos on my (back then newly aquired) Canon 400D/Kiss X all on RAW. Scenery was indeed beautiful - I SOOO want to go back Maybe i should upload some to my Flikr...
(ID #441047) Posted on 2009/01/09 10:25
Actor, Moviemaker and Blogger.
Definetly a "must go" when I finally travel to Japan!
(ID #441094) Posted on 2009/01/09 11:03
pop culture archivist
Stunning photos once again! I feel compelled to request that at least one or two photos on this trip find themselves in the wallpaper pool! Count me among those who are just crazy over Fujisan. I'm always scrolling through Flickr looking for more photos of Japan's sacred mountain. I'm currently in the beginning stages of planning a climb on Mt. Fuji within the next year or so. I've experienced some awesome mountain hikes here in the U.S., but Fujisan really calls my name more than any of em'!
(ID #441127) Posted on 2009/01/09 11:31
Engineering research
Beautiful place and it's near to tokyo! Bookmarked for possible travel plan. Btw haven't danny mentioned a possibility of organizing a tour for DC peeps? Awaiting eagerly ^^
(ID #441196) Posted on 2009/01/09 12:30
uhh..young maid? any photo? :D
(ID #441204) Posted on 2009/01/09 12:35
anime/cosplay events organizer
what a beautiful scenery especially the shot of Lake Ashi
(ID #441214) Posted on 2009/01/09 12:41
College Student | Novice Figure Collector ★彡
Gosh that place is so beautiful! If I ever go to Japan I plan to visit it. :D
(ID #441243) Posted on 2009/01/09 13:01
Student // Collector // Gaijin
The last two times I went to Tokyo I went to Hakone...and I'll be going there again in 4 months! It's really nice to see it with the snow! The last times I went were in the spring so everything was in blossom.
(ID #441463) Posted on 2009/01/09 15:39
College Undergrad (Aerospace Engineering)
My first trip to japan was with my high school japanese culture club. We went in April 2006 during spring break, and the cherry blossoms were blooming a bit late, so when we got there, all the sakura trees were blossoming. Absolutely beautiful. Also my first experience with an onsen. Surprisingly enough, it wasn't that uncomfortable being in the nude with my classmates. haha... just don't look down, and everything's fine. hahaha The winter scenes here are so different from what I saw back then... It's like a whole new place. I remember golden fields where you're "mastering levitation" oh wow, I remember that place where you get on the ferry and everything.... I wonder if I uploaded any photos back then... ooh, awesome, I did. a friend of mine chilling on the ferry: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v152/placidskies/Japan%20Trip/DSCN0698.jpg more random pics: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v152/placidskies/Japan%20Trip/DSCN0727.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v152/placidskies/Japan%20Trip/DSCN0708.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v152/placidskies/Japan%20Trip/DSCN0726.jpg
(ID #441480) Posted on 2009/01/09 15:56
College Student
Its picture like these that make me sad I'll never make it to Japan.
(ID #441515) Posted on 2009/01/09 16:26
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 太もも Appreciator
Wow this article is weird... There are some comments from 2007 up top and then 2009 and then 1999 and then the new ones below. The article is dated 2009... Otherwise great shots indeed. Though I'm kinda tired of looking at snow at the moment ^^;
(ID #441520) Posted on 2009/01/09 16:32
COMPENG/SWENG Student
And I thought it was beautiful in the summer. :'(
(ID #441531) Posted on 2009/01/09 16:44
Business development specialist
Makes me want to go back, if only for the snow! Wow, love your pictures. Thanks for sharing.
(ID #441559) Posted on 2009/01/09 17:43
Ninja / Engineer / Sensei / 魔法少女 (What!?! I can't be, I'm a guy...)
Looks fun. It has been so long since I had any fun in the snow.
(ID #441584) Posted on 2009/01/09 18:05
Student, part-time Haruhi wannabe (that bit about godhood etc)
"Many Ryokans have elderly maids but this one had rather young ladies who looked rather cute." No pictures of them? ^^; Lovely pictures, the levitating one was fun.
(ID #441695) Posted on 2009/01/09 20:50
thats really some good pics there danny. it is indeed a good place to destress.
(ID #441721) Posted on 2009/01/09 21:23
beautiful :)
(ID #441724) Posted on 2009/01/09 21:24
I think i just died from envy and the realization that i will never, ever set foot on Hakone. sniff.
(ID #441729) Posted on 2009/01/09 21:31
Wow...The first time seeing so much snow...excited to see it...hopefully soon
(ID #441734) Posted on 2009/01/09 21:36
Transferring old home movies into DVDs
Love the pictures, and it looks a great place to visit, especially with the snow.
(ID #441751) Posted on 2009/01/09 21:57
Student
Nice place to spend a vacation. I want to see snow in real life.
(ID #441758) Posted on 2009/01/09 22:07
wow I wish I was there!!
(ID #441840) Posted on 2009/01/10 00:37
Would love to visit there alone or with a friend one day ^^; looks so pretty! all the fluffy snow XD
(ID #441880) Posted on 2009/01/10 01:53
3D Video Game Artist
I would love to visit Japan and those other areas, Loving the Crab legs... YUM!
(ID #442022) Posted on 2009/01/10 05:06
IT, Programmer, Otaku, ...
I'm planning on going a day to Hakone on my next trip in May. Will be doing the Hakone tour using train/ropeway/boat-stuff. Looks awesome, can't wait to take hundreds of pictures ;p
(ID #442194) Posted on 2009/01/10 09:00
soo.. does it snow in tokyo?
(ID #442197) Posted on 2009/01/10 09:02
wow this place looks awesome. If I can afford it I'd love to stay there sometime
(ID #442228) Posted on 2009/01/10 09:45
IT Business Analyst
awesome photos danny, I'm going there myself at the end of March, hopefully I'll be able to make the sakura season
(ID #442251) Posted on 2009/01/10 10:03
Another item on my visit list. I will definitely be going there one day. Hope to see some members there too. ^_^ Don't give up guys!
(ID #442320) Posted on 2009/01/10 11:12
Wow! Nice view!
(ID #444729) Posted on 2009/01/12 05:21
I remember the blue, but not the white. Still nice.
(ID #447790) Posted on 2009/01/14 21:27
pictures like these make me want to come to japan even more
(ID #479403) Posted on 2009/02/08 04:02
general contractor- remodeling
Nice pix of Hakone. I've been there acouple of times in the fall and it is gorgeous then too. It's the kind of place you can visit over and over. Delcious kuro tamago and awsome scenery...
(ID #555557) Posted on 2009/04/09 12:57
planning to travel to japan the coming year. im not sure about the best time to travel though, bhut im sure to give akihabara a visit (meaning ima buyin ton o gundams >_<b).
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