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Ozeki
Articles edited by Ozeki, founder and editor of TORII. This archive includes English and Japanese articles. About the editor →
東京から箱根へどう行く？出発地で選ぶロマンスカー・新幹線・普通電車
新宿ならロマンスカー、東京・品川なら小田原経由。乗車時間だけでなく、宿からの移動と箱根に着いてからの乗り換えで選びます。
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Hakone Yosegi in Hatajuku: Puzzle Boxes and a ¥1,600 Coaster Workshop
Choose Hakone marquetry by its wood, pattern and use. Includes Hatajuku’s 50-minute coaster workshop, puzzle-box tips, opening days and bus access.
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A Short Old Tokaido Walk in Hakone: Stone Paths and Amazake Chaya
Walk a short section of Hakone’s Old Tokaido towards Amazake Chaya. Plan for uneven stones, wet-weather alternatives and the correct return bus.
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Hakone Wetlands Garden: A Quiet Hour in Sengokuhara
Slow down on Sengokuhara boardwalks at Hakone Wetlands Garden. Includes the 2026 opening season, admission, bus access and time for the displays.
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Lake Ashi Pirate Ships: Choosing the Right Port and Ticket
Plan Lake Ashi by departure and arrival port. Compare pirate-ship fares, Freepass coverage, return journeys and the separate Hakone Yuransen boats.
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Before Visiting Owakudani: Volcanic Gas, Ropeway Rules and Trail Booking
Read Owakudani health restrictions before planning the ropeway. The reserved nature trail has separate eligibility, Japanese-language and cashless-payment rules.
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Private Onsen in Hakone: A Day-Use Room or a Ryokan Bath?
Compare a private day-use bath with an in-room ryokan onsen. Includes Hakone Yuryo prices, booking deadlines, tattoo policy and family restrictions.
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Where to Stay in Hakone: Yumoto, Gora, Sengokuhara or Lake Ashi
Choose a Hakone base around your arrival and next morning: compare Yumoto, Gora, Sengokuhara and Lake Ashi, including hills, luggage and hotel transfers.
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A Rainy Day in Hakone: Pola Museum or the Open-Air Museum?
Choose a Hakone museum that suits the rain: indoor galleries at Pola or sculpture gardens at the Open-Air Museum, with ticket prices and return transport.
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