Over the weekend, we took a day trip to Hakone, a lovely region with hot springs (onsen) and views of Mt. Fuji and a lot of different transportation options. Unfortunately, the weather didn't cooperate fully with us, so we didn't have a great view of Mt. Fuji, but it was still gorgeous.
Transport #1 is the usual subway all the way to Hakone.
Transport #2: Hakone train
Transport #3: Funicular (sorry, didn't get a good picture of it)
Transport #4: cable car! This was awesome, it went over a really crazy valley where they were mining sulfur. Kind of looked like a Mayan civilization or something.
Here I am at the sulfur hot springs. They are famous for their 'black eggs' here. They are hard-boiled in the sulfur springs, so they all turn black. Apparently, every egg you eat extends your life by 7 years. Unfortunately, Dan and I were too full by then so we didn't eat any. :( Oh well, at least -not- eating them doesn't detract from your lifespan.
Transport #5: pirate ship!! This was my favorite! They are actually based on pirate ships. Dan and I 'upgraded' to first class for $4. :)
Transport #6: bus -- really really cramped bus for really really tiny Japanese people. Not pictured.
Transport #7: On the way home, we took the RomanceCar, a super lovely train! :)
Here is our train bento box. I love eating bentos on the train. It's so romantic, somehow.
And that's our trip to Hakone! There are lots of cute shops and mochis and mochis everywhere. Definitely recommend a day trip there if you are in Tokyo.
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I went there! It's gorgeous, especially that lake, but yeah somehow there was lots of fog so we didn't get a great look at Mt. Fuji. We rode this funny bus though, with a bus driver who said goodbye in the most laugh-inducing voice ever. Aww, glad you had a good time! Did you visit any of the temples around the lake?
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