Hakone Yumoto (箱根湯本) is the gateway town to the Hakone region and the destination of the Romance Car from Shinjuku. Even if you’re staying elsewhere, it is well worth spending a couple of hours looking around the town. A great place to pick up a souvenir or try the local delicacies.

The main shopping street
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