@thetravelintern: Just 80 minutes from Tokyo lies Hakone — a scenic escape filled with hot springs, mountain lakes, and ancient shrines. @Krisstentan | 🇸🇬 solo travel explored it over 2 days using the Hakone Freepass, and here are 7 things to do in Hakone that’ll make you fall in love with Japan all over again: 1️⃣ Ride the Romancecar 🚂 Hop on from Shinjuku — the seats swivel towards the windows for amazing mountain views. 2️⃣ Visit the Hakone Open-Air Museum 🎨 Home to giant outdoor sculptures, the Picasso Pavilion, and a stained-glass tower that’ll leave you in awe. 3️⃣ Try pottery or glassblowing at Gora Park 🏞️ Beside its dreamy fountain plaza sits the Hakone Crafthouse, where you can craft your own keepsake. 4️⃣ Stay at a Ryokan 🧖🏻‍♀️ Think private onsens, spa lounges, free snacks, and buffet spreads — we stayed at Yutowa Ryokan and it was a dream. 5️⃣ Take the Ropeway to Owakudani 🥚 See volcanic steam vents and try black eggs (kuro-tamago) said to add seven years to your life. 6️⃣ Cruise across Lake Ashinoko 🏴‍☠️ Hop on the pirate ship for sweeping forest views and glimpses of Mt. Fuji. 7️⃣ Visit Hakone Shrine & the Peace Torii ⛩️ The most iconic spot in Hakone — we queued an hour for this shot, but it was worth it 📸 Bonus: End your trip with a soak at Hakone Yuryo Onsen The perfect send-off before heading back to Tokyo ♨️ #odakyu #hakone #hakonefreepass

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