At the "Hakone-Yumoto Fireflies Park", 3 minutes from Hakone-Yumoto station, you can see the dance of more than 500 fireflies in the center of Hakone, which was revived by continuous efforts of local people.The beauty of the light emanating from fireflies at night is worth seeing. Enjoy the view in tranquility.

Shake off the chill of winter, or any season for that matter, with a dip in the refreshing hot spring waters of Hakone. A quick day trip from Tokyo is just what the doctor ordered for weary travelers who need a break from the Tokyo streets.

Hakone-Yumoto Station, the terminal station of the Hakone Romance Car, is the gateway to Hakone. The arcade street in front of the station is lined with many souvenir shops, including specialty traditional sweets, popular confections, and original sundries. WiFi and barrier-free access may vary depending on the store.

The Hakone Daimyo Procession is one of Hakone's most famous festivals and held on November 3 every year. Under a clear autumn sky, a total of more than 170 people walk in a procession with people shouting "Shimo ni Shimo ni" (down, down, down), making it a great historical picture scroll that has continued since 1935.

The store specializes in Japanese-style souvenirs in Hakone, the setting of "Evangelion (The Third New Tokyo City)". The store also offers a wide variety of limited-edition products using newly-drawn illustrations. Food items such as "Eva Soft" and "L.C.L. Drink" for take-out are also recommended.