Kamakura is a Nice Day Trip
From the Minamiashigarashi, Odawara, and Hakone area, Kamakura is a nice day trip. It was once Japan`s capital and there are many things to see. There are beautiful temples, [...]
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Lake Ashi where Some have seen UFOs
Like the rest of Hakone, Lake Ashi is a beautiful area full of nature but some have reported seeing UFO activity as well. A reader of I am Hakone from Korea contacted me to [...]
The Jogasaki Coast
Izui’s Jogasaki Coast is one of Japan’s must see natural wonders. [...]
Only Yu Hot Spring
Only Yu Hot Spring or “onsen” in Japanese is one of the best hot springs around and lucky for you, it is right in Minamiashigara City. You can catch their free shuttle [...]
How to be a Good Guest on Airbnb?
Why do some guests get bad reviews from hosts and others get great reviews? Why are some guests banned? What do hosts expect from guests? Airbnb is a great service and it is [...]
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Harukimichi Walk
Harukimichi (or Haruki street) is the path along the Kari River. From Kevin’s Guesthouse you can access it at the nearest bridge. -the road that goes along the river. Walk [...]
Minamiashigarashi Events
Doryosan Hatsumode Jan. 1st Join the crowds and come and pray. A truly Japanese experience. The Daiyuzan line was built in 1921 so that people could more easily come to this [...]
Hakone & Odawara City Events
Short Video of Hakone by Jonah Kishiya Tokyo-Hakone Ekiden: (Annually-January 2nd & 3rd) It’s a long distance marathon relay race done by university teams. It is [...]
Hakone Ropeway
Update, Dec. 2019: The cable car running between Gora and Sounzan will be until the end of March, but Hakone Ropeway is now working, so you can visit Owakudani and Lake Ashi [...]
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