Don't just focus on Tokyo! Explore Hakone and Kamakura

Hakone is the closest "hot spring paradise" to Tokyo, boasting breathtaking natural landscapes. Here, you can feel the pulse of volcanic activity, enjoy the tranquility of lakes, ride a cable car 🚡 to overlook the mountains, or take a pirate ship 🛶 to cruise across the lake. Kamakura feels like stepping into a parallel world straight out of Japanese anime. You can ride the Enoden train along the coast, gaze at the silhouette of Mount Fuji 🗻, and don't forget to relive the passionate memories of "Slam Dunk" 🏀 at Kamakura High School Front Station. ✅ Must-visit attractions 🌋 Owakudani, Hakone A signature volcanic landscape of Hakone, where you can observe the awe-inspiring terrain up close. Be sure to try the "black eggs" boiled in hot spring water—an unforgettable taste you won't find elsewhere! 🌊 Lake Ashi A classic destination in Hakone! Take a cruise to enjoy the shimmering lake views, and capture the stunning sight of Mount Fuji framed with the torii gate on the lake—a postcard-worthy scene. ⛩️ Hakone Shrine A thousand-year-old shrine with a serene atmosphere. The approach is flanked by ancient cedar trees over 800 years old, and the iconic red torii gate standing in the water has become a popular photo spot. 🎬 Kamakura High School Front Station The iconic filming location of "Slam Dunk"! The crossing in front of the station seems to still echo the youthful figures of Sakuragi and Haruko, making it a pilgrimage site for countless anime fans. 🏝️ Enoshima The venue for the sailing competition during the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. This small island exudes a leisurely and romantic vibe, especially at dusk when the sunset blends beautifully with the sea and sky. 🙏 Great Buddha of Kamakura A bronze Buddha statue located in the ancient city of Kamakura. Majestic, solemn, and serene, it is a national treasure of Japan and well worth a moment of quiet contemplation.