To conclude our winter trip to Hakone, we visited Owakudani, a volcanic area formed by the eruptions of Mount Hakone. This area, created by a massive eruption approximately 3,000 years ago, still sees white steam rising from the ground, and the scent of sulfur envelops the entire area...
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Yokoyama Observatory is a renowned viewpoint offering panoramic views of the beautiful scenery of Ise-Shima National Park and Ago Bay. Located on Yokoyama Mountain, 203 meters above sea level, in Ugata, Ago-cho, Shima City, Mie Prefecture, in the southern part of the Shima Peninsula, the observatory's name comes from the fact that this mountain is visible from offshore...
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