Today we left Tokyo behind and took off via train to explore ot
her parts of Japan. We went to Hakone and took the cable cars up to see Mt. Fuji...though it was too overcast to see Mt. Fuji...it was worth the journey.
We stayed at Ichinoyu Hkan. The Ichinoyu is one of the oldest spa Ryokans in Hakone. Opened in 1630 Ichinoyu was a pioneer in the industry of Hakone and even featured in the famous series of woodblock 'Ukiyoe' prints by the master artist Ando Hiroshige. The inn provided us with an authentic Japanese onsen ryokan experience.
I will mention that the bathrooms were also traditional... meaning that there was a shared bathroom in each floor of the hotel with traditional japanese toilets.
In case you want the hotel information :
Ichinoyu Honkan
90 Tonosawa
Hakone-Machi
Ashigarashimo-Gun
Kanagawa-Ken
250-0315
Our next experience with Hakone was taking a train to the Open Air Museum. What a beautiful outdoor display of sculptures and other artwork. There was a Picasso Museum as well as interactive art exhibits for children.
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