The Hakone district is a very popular tourist sight. It has interesting volcanic activity, provides a great view of Mount Fuji and it is also interesting from a historical point of view.
During the Edo era when the capital had been moved from Kyoto to Edo (now Tokyo) Hakone was used as a check point. Everyone traveling between Kyoto and Edo had to pass this check point and identify themselves.
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| Volcanic activity |
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| View of Mt. Fuji-san |
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| Taking in the nature |
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| Walking among the old cedar trees from the Edo era |
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