Komagatake Ropeway Top Station — Local services in Hakone

I came during an off season in March. The snow has faded and the flowers and grass have yet to arrive.

But when a place is beautiful, even when it is not at its prime, you can see the potential and even here, as I saw nothing but clouds, small amounts of snow, and dead grass, I could see the beauty that has yet to come.

The views are breathtaking as you can see the ocean from up here and if the weather was perfect, you could even have seen a snow capped Mt. Fuji.

It's quite nice and although there weren't many tourists here in my area because of the season, I could only imagine the crowds during peak cherry blossom season or peak snow season.

Definitely I would revisit during the true winter and the...

Komagatake Ropeway: Unleash your inner spy! For the ultimate Mt. Fuji spectacle, sneak to the back of the hilltop station – shhh, it's our little secret! Behold the bird's-eye charm of Lake Ashi and Hakone's delightful surroundings. It's not just a ride; it's a stealthy rendezvous with breathtaking views. Forget the front; the real magic happens behind the scenes. A must-visit for aspiring secret agents and view connoisseurs alike. Your mission: enjoy the unblockable...

This is another spot where you also need to be lucky with the weather to enjoy. We had the perfect weather so we could enjoy the very nice views from the cable ride and also at the top. At the top there are plenty of spots to sit and grab a bite. Plenty of possibilities to take scenic photos of the steam coming out the mountain and mount Fuji. The cable ride is well organized and...