HAKONE, KANAGAWA PREF., JAPAN, 3rd November 2010 - Although a bit far away from Osaka and more accessible from Tokyo, my goal was really to reach Hakone - if only to try and see some of the stations which were said to have spectacular views.
Truly, Hakone has much to offer the visitor who has the Hakone Free Pass! (though why its called free when I paid for it, is beyond my ken at the moment).
Owakudani is a station along the Hakone Ropeway between Sounzan and Togendai. It is a popular tourist site for its scenic views, volcanic activity, and especially, Kuro-tamago (黒玉子) — a local specialty of eggs hard-boiled in the hot springs.
Why is it called "Ropeway?" What's the connection with ropes?
ReplyDeleteah kc di ko pa posted ang whole album on my Hakone adventure...
ReplyDeletebut this may give you an idea -
The Hakone Ropeway (箱根ロープウェイ, Hakone Rōpuwei) is the name of an aerial lift, as well as its operator.
ReplyDeleteThe funitel line links between Sōunzan and Tōgendai via Ōwakudani, all within Hakone, Kanagawa, Japan.
cool!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info here. Nice background you have for the top pic, reminds me of Hokkaido.
ReplyDeleteHugs.
Hahahaha...nakaka-fake, ha! Wala naman palang kinalaman sa rope :-)
ReplyDeleteI was expecting it to be hot (w/ all the fumes and vents around), but I still appreciated my coat and hat
ReplyDeleteah...I hope I can travel to Northern Japan in the future :-) and even go to the northernmost point of the island...
ReplyDeletedios mio..if rope ang gagamitin nila nito..ayoko ngang sumakay...waaaah!!!!
ReplyDeleteThat would be a very interesting tour to make, if you go, remember long warm underwear and thick boots.
ReplyDeleteHugs.
argh..I hate coats...and I hate wearing thick clothes...
ReplyDeletecan't they invent some thin clothing which keeps us as warm and toasty as if we are sitting next to the fireplace...?
I believe you can buy electrically (Battery) heated flying suits, but they cost an arm and a leg.
ReplyDeleteHugs.
(T_T)
ReplyDeleteA nice 360 degree view?
ReplyDeleteHakone rides include ropeway, streetcar, cablecar, boat etc.
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