Hakone, Japan: The Perfect Side Trip from Tokyo (Ryokan Stay + Mt. Fuji)

Hakone, Japan is the perfect little side trip between Tokyo and Kyoto. Here is our 2-night stay at a traditional Ryokan, experiencing onsens, wearing Yukata, a kaiseki dinner and hiking a samurai trail. We stayed at Takumino Yado Yoshimatsu, a traditional ryokan surrounded by gardens with views of Lake Ashi and Mount Fuji on clear days. » Where we stayed: https://booking.tpo.li/uenPw3NL » Full blog post + more tips here: https://likewhereyouregoing.com/hakone-japan/ » Planning tip: Hakone can be visited as a day trip from Tokyo, but staying overnight completely changes the experience and allows you to truly relax and unwind. » Book early! There are 7 rooms that have private, open-air onsens, try to get one of those! This visit was not sponsored. We paid for this ourselves. ► Useful Items we Packed for Japan: » AWAY Carry-on (clamshell): https://go.shopmy.us/p-38986769 » AWAY Carry-on (soft, top-opening): https://go.shopmy.us/p-36896794 » Packing Cubes: https://amzn.to/44N0v7H » Toiletry Kit: https://amzn.to/4pjdyFX » Merino Wool Clothing: https://unboundmerino.pxf.io/APqvn7 » Phone Lanyard: https://amzn.to/4asEYo2 » Phone crossbody bag: https://go.shopmy.us/p-29639283 » Travel hand soap: https://amzn.to/3WzfldN » Crystal deodorant: https://amzn.to/43ScTmq » eSIM we used: https://saily.com/alysmalls » Packing Tips for Japan blog: https://likewhereyouregoing.com/unpack-with-me-from-japan/ ► Buy Me a Coffee? If you found this helpful and would like to support me, you can 'buy me a coffee' (thank you!!!!) https://buymeacoffee.com/alysmalls // ► Booking a trip soon? » My Free Travel Resources & Toolkit: https://likewhereyouregoing.com/ultimate-travel-resources-guide/ » Best flight deals: https://www.dailydrop.com/pro?via=aly-smalls » Travel Insurance: https://www.travelinsurance.com/?utm_source=pap&a_aid=68a63003141aa » Best Travel Credit Cards (Canada): https://www.finlywealth.com/best-credit-cards/travel?aid=Je98eDWB2X5OVhCgdD59bA%3D%3D » I book all my tours on Viator: https://viator.tp.st/UkezLrSc » Where I find hotel deals: https://plannin.com/?refId=alysmalls » Best Universal Travel Adapter: https://amzn.to/45J48fk #japantravel #hakone #japanvlog Chapters 0:00 This is Hakone 0:25 Why Hakone? 0:36 Train! 0:58 What is a Ryokan? 1:52 Toji (湯治) 2:24 Room tour 3:24 Yukata robe intermission 4:51 The Onsen experience 6:36 Kaiseki Dinner Ceremony 8:00 Sleeping on Tatami 8:32 Morning at the Ryokan 8:56 Old Tokaido Road Hike 10:50 400-year old Tea House 11:30 Lake Ashi & Mount Fuji 12:09 Tall Man in Japan, Act III 12:27 Is Hakone Worth It? Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/likewhereyouregoing/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alysmalls_yt/ // Some of my videos contain affiliate links meaning I may make a small commission if you make a qualifying purchase. I only share products, services and experiences I use, love and trust. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Business inquiries: info@alysmalls.com