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Read more about the article Narukawa Art Museum – Modern Nihonga Above Lake Ashi

Narukawa Art Museum – Modern Nihonga Above Lake Ashi

What this museum is Narukawa Art Museum sits on the hillside above Moto-Hakone, overlooking Lake Ashi. It is a private museum devoted to modern nihonga—Japanese-style painting—set in a position where…

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  • Post last modified:February 26, 2026
Read more about the article Hakone Komagatake Ropeway – What to Expect, How to Visit, and When to Go

Hakone Komagatake Ropeway – What to Expect, How to Visit, and When to Go

What this place is and why people come Hakone Komagatake Ropeway is a short cable car ride that lifts visitors from the shore of Lake Ashi to the summit of…

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  • Post last modified:February 11, 2026
Read more about the article Owakudani — Hakone’s Active Volcanic Valley

Owakudani — Hakone’s Active Volcanic Valley

What to Expect Owakudani is an exposed volcanic valley where sulfur vents release steam across a broad, open mountainside. The experience is visual rather than immersive: wide views, visible geothermal…

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