AfarAug 3, 2026This Ryokan Is the Perfect Pause Between Tokyo and KyotoThe renovated Kai Hakone near Tokyo has tatami floors, kaiseki dinners, and hot spring bathing, along with updates that make the experience accessible to a wider range of travelers.5 things in this storyKai HakoneHotelModern ryokan reimagined for a new era with redesigned rooms.Fuji-Hakone-Izu National ParkSightPark on the rim of an ancient volcanic caldera.Lake AshiSightOffers views of Fuji from sightseeing boats.Hakone Open-Air MuseumMuseumOne of Japan's first sculpture parks with works by Picasso.OwakudaniSightVolcanic valley known for its hot springs.Read the full piece at Afar →
