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Lake Ashinoko, also known as Lake Ashi, is a scenic crater lake in Hakone, Japan. It is renowned for its stunning views of Mount Fuji and is a popular destination for tourists, offering boat cruises, hot springs, and picturesque walking trails arround its shores. The lake was formed in the caldera of Mount Hakone after a volcanic eruption nearly 3000 years ago.

Togendai is a popular spot in Japan, Located near Mount Fuji. It is known as the starting point for the ascent to Mount Fuji summit via the Fujisan Gotemba Trail. Togendai also offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape and Lake Ashi.

Owakudani (大涌谷, Ōwakudani) is the area around a crater created during the last eruption of Mount Hakone some 3000 years ago. Today, much of the area is an active volcanic zone where sulfurous fumes, hot springs, and hot rivers can be experienced. Additionally, Owakudani has good views of Mount Fuji on clear days.

Eggs cooked in Owakudani's hot spring pools with their shells blackened by the sulfur are on sale at shops in the area, and eating one is said to prolong one's life by seven years.

Moto Hakone Shrine (元箱根神社, *Moto-Hakone Jinja*) is a Shinto shrine located on the shores of Lake Ashi in Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It's a serene and picturesque destination, famous for its torii gate that stands in the water, known as the "Torii of Peace." The shrine itself is nestled in a forested area, with Mount Hakone and the surrounding nature providing a beautiful backdrop.

Visitors often come to Moto Hakone Shrine to pray for good fortune, especially in matters of travel and business, as the shrine is associated with protection and prosperity. The setting offers beautiful views of Lake Ashi and, on clear days, Mount Fuji.

Moto Hakone Shrine is easily accessible by boat or by walking from the nearby Hakone-machi or Moto-Hakone towns. It is also part of the wider Hakone area, a popular destination known for its hot springs (onsen), art museums, and scenic nature trails.

The Hakone Open-Air Museum is Japan's first open-air museum, blending a vast collection of modern and contemporary sculpture with the natural beauty of the surrounding mountains. The museum is a major highlight of the Hakone region and is designed for a leisurely exploration of art in nature.
Hours: The museum is open year-round from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the last admission at 4:30 p.m..
Admission:
Adults: ¥2,000.
University and high school students: ¥1,600.
Middle and elementary school students: ¥800.
Discounts are available for holders of the Hakone Free Pass.

Symphonic Sculpture: A towering, colorful stained-glass tower that visitors can enter and climb. From the top, you can enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the museum grounds and the surrounding Hakone mountains.
"Woods of Net": An interactive and colorful net sculpture designed by artist Toshiko Horiuchi Macadam. This large-scale installation is specifically for children, who can climb and play inside it.

The Gotemba Premium Outlets are Japan's most popular outlet mall, located in Gotemba City at the base of Mount Fuji, not far from Hakone. The mall features around 300 stores and restaurants, a food court, a 50-meter-high Ferris wheel, a hotel, and a public hot spring bath.

The stores found at the Premium Outlets are the outlets of internationally known brands of fashion, sports, food, household goods, and electronics, and range from everyday items to luxury goods. The prices are not ridiculously cheap, but they are better on average than what you will find at regular retail shops in Japan. Overall it is a nice place for a day of shopping, with a lot of variety and reasonable prices.