2026-05

Hakone is the most complete short escape from Tokyo that exists. Within a 90-minute train ride, you get natural hot spri...

I’ve been recommending Hakone accommodation to foreign visitors for over 15 years, and the single most common mistake I ...

Getting from Tokyo to Hakone is easier than most visitors expect. I have made this journey dozens of times over 15 years...

A private onsen bath is arguably the single best upgrade you can make to a Japan trip. No strangers, no tattoo anxiety, ...

✍️ Written by HonestJapan travel professional with 15+ years of industry experience, including senior roles at major Jap...