About a 90-minute drive northeast of Tokyo, mountainous Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park covers 474 square miles (1,227-sq.-kilometers) with seven towns - including Hakone itself (pop. a bit over 11,000) - at the doorstep of iconic Mount Fuji (though be aware that the mountain is often hidden by clouds). Get ravishing views of Fuji throughout the entire area - especially from Lake Ashi (above), and you can do a loop of the view on trains, buses, cable cars, and even a pirate boat (buy a Hakone Free Pass to save money and time). There are also plenty of local sites and activities - both cultural and natural - to enjoy, and if you want to stay here for a night, book a tatami in a ryokan, a traditional Japanese inn.
Read more in Tripatini member Rahul Tiwar's post 6 Enchanting Destinations Not to Miss in Japan. .
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