Hakone Miyagino "nol hakone myojindai -3-" A thermal pool that can be enjoyed all year round and the Hakone Seventeen Hot Springs' beauty-enhancing baths.

On this winter trip to Hakone, I visited "nol hakone myojindai." One of the biggest attractions of this inn is its indoor thermal pool with a water temperature of 30℃, which can be enjoyed regardless of the season, as well as its hot springs drawn from Miyagino Onsen, one of the seventeen hot springs of Hakone...

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Hakone/Lake Ashi: Hakone Shrine - Pray for victory and good fortune at this shrine for peace and prosperity! A pure and refreshing first shrine visit of 2026.

For my first shrine visit of the year, I went to Hakone Shrine, which I also visited last autumn. The shores of Lake Ashi, welcoming the new year, were enveloped in the crisp, clear air unique to winter, and a serene stillness permeated the air. The aromas of buttered potatoes and yakisoba greeted the visitors...

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Hakone and Lake Ashi: Hakone Shrine and Kuzuryu Shrine - One of the most powerful spiritual spots in the Kanto region, with a torii gate of peace standing on the lake.

This year's birthday trip was to Hakone to see the autumn leaves with my beloved dog, Chocolat. The next morning, after checking out of the hotel, we headed straight to Hakone Shrine, known as one of the most powerful spiritual spots in the Kanto region. There are three purification fountains on the shrine grounds, and this one is in front of the stone steps of the main approach...

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