I just visited Hakone 2 weeks ago! It was so freaking cold I think it hit 0 one day 😢 I was super underdressed too haha. Hakone is so pretty but I just hate the bus schedules, once you miss one you have to wait ~15-30minutes (IN THE COLD) for the next one. Wish I stayed in a Ryokan with onsen like yours because there really isn't much to do at night as the buses don't run / are super infrequent
omggg that's really cold! for some reason, hakone tends to end up much colder than expected... i'm traveling back to the area this month, and i'm packing much warmer clothing this time haha
Love your channel! I’m planning to go to Japan this coming April and would be in Hakone too, so I’m watching all your vids. Mind telling us what camera you used and did you use a tripod? Thanks!
thank you! i was using iphone 11 camera for this hakone video, but i have been using iphone 15 camera from my glamping video onwards as for tripod... i have been using a mini one i got from taobao haha i got it super long ago so i no longer have the product link, but it looks something like this: sg.world.taobao.com/item/622406692195.htm
Thanks for this video! I really enjoyed it. Im doing a solo trip to Hakone in October, so I was wondering if you had any advice on what to hit for a 1 day trip specifically?
hi timothy! i'm so glad to hear you enjoyed the video 🥰 will you be driving or taking public transport? and what's your previous stop before hakone? i'm asking because i think that would influence where you might want or can go in hakone within a day!
@@timothyvales4555 hmm perhaps the hakone shrine, hakone sightseeing cruise and mishima skywalk? i'm not sure if it'd be possible for you, but try to reach hakone shrine by 8am latest to avoid the crowds! if not, consider heading over at sunset - i read online that the view is great and there would be much less ppl as well among the places i introduced in my vlog, i think i would deprioritise owakudani and the old tokaido road/ amasake tea house if i only had one day to spend in the area!
Wow it was awesome that there aren't many people there when you visited. May I know when was this? I'm going in late april next year (20ish) and wondering if I'd be as lucky as you 😂
i was there from 9 - 11 Apr! which are the popular attractions you're planning to visit? for hakone shrine, i reached at 7am and it was just me and another couple thank goodness haha
Thanks for sharing the video, by the description I just wanted to confirm with you again, was this in April 2023, and what was the temperature at that time in Hakone, it looks pretty cold by your dress.
hello! yes, this was in April 2023 and it was pretty cold. i can't remember the exact temperature for sure, but i think it ranged from single digit to less than 20 degrees celsius. also, it was really windy at some parts, which made it feel even colder than the forecasted temperature!
Nice video, I'll be there in may :-). question: I'm planning to take the romance car/train as well. Is it possibe to bring luggage (mid size) on board?
yes, that's possible! there's a luggage section where you can place your luggage, and i had a large 26" luggage with me :) if you can, i would recommend going early so you're the first few in queue to board the train! sometimes there might not be enough space in your cabin's luggage deposit area, so you'll have to place your luggage in another cabin. going early helps to avoid that!
hello! it was called restaurant ran, but according to google maps it seems to have closed down a few months back that’s why i didn’t include it in the video… here’s the google map link in case it helps: maps.app.goo.gl/dkb9uuPyv8rnkwQs5?g_st=ic
Hello! My initial plan was to take the ropeway all the way to Lake Ashi, where i can then sail with the boat cruise. However, the weather was very bad that day, so the ropeway closed after i reached Owakudani, and i had to take a bus down to Lake Ashi!
nope, not for the onsens in tatsuya ryokan! but their onsens were empty on both nights i visited, so... i hope that might help make it less intimidating for you!
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Nice! I'm going to Japan in October and spending 2 days in Hakone. I can not wait! Thanks for the video😊
ooh it's gonna be so pretty in autumn! i would love to visit in october too 🥹
Very pretty. We had rain and cloud two weeks ago so no views. Still had an amazing time
Ivisited Hakone November 2023. loved the quietness and beautiful views. Defs need to go again solo. Hope you enjoyed:)
yes i definitely enjoyed my time there! hope you get to go again soon :)
What a stunning footage of Hakone!!
thank you! i was blessed with really good weather by the weather kami-samas this time haha
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hope you get to go japan soon!! 🤞🏻
Lovely video! I'm heading to Japan in 2 weeks and added this to my itinerary. Have a lovely day :)
aww i’m glad to hear this video has been helpful! :’)
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Arigatō for the tips! I’ll be solo’ing Hakone in Autumn. My stay will only be a day tho so your insight really helped me. 😇
hakone in autumn sounds beautiful! may the weather kami-sama (god) be on your side, and may you get a beautiful view of the momiji!! 🙏
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gosh you had such lovely views of Mount Fuji! lucky lucky.
yeah the sky was just so clear when i was there!! thankful hehe 🥰
@@weejyworldhopefully my next visit will have weather more like yours! My last one had nothing but clouds haha
🤞@@bookwormfaith keeping my fingers crossed for you!
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I just visited Hakone 2 weeks ago! It was so freaking cold I think it hit 0 one day 😢 I was super underdressed too haha. Hakone is so pretty but I just hate the bus schedules, once you miss one you have to wait ~15-30minutes (IN THE COLD) for the next one. Wish I stayed in a Ryokan with onsen like yours because there really isn't much to do at night as the buses don't run / are super infrequent
omggg that's really cold! for some reason, hakone tends to end up much colder than expected... i'm traveling back to the area this month, and i'm packing much warmer clothing this time haha
Hey man cool vlog bro
thanks!
Love your channel! I’m planning to go to Japan this coming April and would be in Hakone too, so I’m watching all your vids. Mind telling us what camera you used and did you use a tripod? Thanks!
thank you! i was using iphone 11 camera for this hakone video, but i have been using iphone 15 camera from my glamping video onwards
as for tripod... i have been using a mini one i got from taobao haha i got it super long ago so i no longer have the product link, but it looks something like this: sg.world.taobao.com/item/622406692195.htm
Thanks for this video! I really enjoyed it. Im doing a solo trip to Hakone in October, so I was wondering if you had any advice on what to hit for a 1 day trip specifically?
hi timothy! i'm so glad to hear you enjoyed the video 🥰 will you be driving or taking public transport? and what's your previous stop before hakone? i'm asking because i think that would influence where you might want or can go in hakone within a day!
@@weejyworld im planning on taking public transport (both while in Hakone and coming from Shibuya, Tokyo)!
@@timothyvales4555 hmm perhaps the hakone shrine, hakone sightseeing cruise and mishima skywalk?
i'm not sure if it'd be possible for you, but try to reach hakone shrine by 8am latest to avoid the crowds! if not, consider heading over at sunset - i read online that the view is great and there would be much less ppl as well
among the places i introduced in my vlog, i think i would deprioritise owakudani and the old tokaido road/ amasake tea house if i only had one day to spend in the area!
@@weejyworld Good call on sunset at the Hakone shrine! Dont want to be with the crowd if I can help it... Thank you for the advice!
@@timothyvales4555 no prob! lmk if it's really less crowded at sunset so i can share this tip with others more confidently haha
Wow it was awesome that there aren't many people there when you visited. May I know when was this? I'm going in late april next year (20ish) and wondering if I'd be as lucky as you 😂
i was there from 9 - 11 Apr! which are the popular attractions you're planning to visit? for hakone shrine, i reached at 7am and it was just me and another couple thank goodness haha
Thanks for sharing the video, by the description I just wanted to confirm with you again, was this in April 2023, and what was the temperature at that time in Hakone, it looks pretty cold by your dress.
hello! yes, this was in April 2023 and it was pretty cold. i can't remember the exact temperature for sure, but i think it ranged from single digit to less than 20 degrees celsius.
also, it was really windy at some parts, which made it feel even colder than the forecasted temperature!
Looks so fun!! How did you get around your day trips in hakone?
yes it definitely was fun! i got around on public transport :)
I like your video very relaxing
aww, thank you!
Would love to rent a kimono near the area. Do you have any suggestions?
Nice video, I'll be there in may :-). question: I'm planning to take the romance car/train as well. Is it possibe to bring luggage (mid size) on board?
yes, that's possible! there's a luggage section where you can place your luggage, and i had a large 26" luggage with me :)
if you can, i would recommend going early so you're the first few in queue to board the train! sometimes there might not be enough space in your cabin's luggage deposit area, so you'll have to place your luggage in another cabin. going early helps to avoid that!
I am going to hakone in a month! What time you see the mount fuji at day 3? I wish to see it 😊
hello! i saw mount fuji around 10am that day :) hope you get clear skies when you visit hakone in may!🤞🏻
Love the video, I'm planning to go tokyo soon and visit hakone as well. May I know what's the food store called at 12:24 (the homey one)
hello! it was called restaurant ran, but according to google maps it seems to have closed down a few months back that’s why i didn’t include it in the video… here’s the google map link in case it helps: maps.app.goo.gl/dkb9uuPyv8rnkwQs5?g_st=ic
@@weejyworld awww Issok. Thanks for tellinggg
Nice video :) can I ask you where the outdoor onsen is located at? Thank you !!
hello! the outdoor onsen is located within Onsen Guesthouse Tsutaya, which was where I stayed in hakone! :)
did you take the ropeway without sailing with boat?
Hello! My initial plan was to take the ropeway all the way to Lake Ashi, where i can then sail with the boat cruise. However, the weather was very bad that day, so the ropeway closed after i reached Owakudani, and i had to take a bus down to Lake Ashi!
which is the name font? (your video is amazing!)
thanks! i used DM Serif Display, Garet and Apple Braille in this video :)
Hey there! Are we allowed to go into the onsen with a swimsuit?
nope, not for the onsens in tatsuya ryokan! but their onsens were empty on both nights i visited, so... i hope that might help make it less intimidating for you!
IS the Kamaboko cooking class English-friendly?
yes, the instructor had a simplified English script! also, each step is demonstrated so you can just copy whatever you're seeing haha
@weejyworld thanks for the reply!
Was this the beginning of April?
hi, yes! i was there from 9 - 11 Apr :)
Been there long ago. That place looks the same after 24 years. Im surprised. Maybe shouldn’t go back hakone
wow that's amazing! in the sense that they have managed to preserve the place really well 🤯
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