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boats in Hakone

the captain of the ship, on Lake Ashi on our way to Moto Hakone.

it was cold and raining all day.

 ampi-theater at the Detached Palace in Moto Hakone.

steps at the ampi-theater

minimal benches at the look-out point in the gardens of the detached palace.

they're all this cute, seriously.

pirate ships carry passengers along the water route to Moto Hakone. Trains, trams, buses, and boats bring tourists around the region in a highly efficient circular route.

notice the odd stump. what is this place?

this is the tram, with a view of Mt. Fuji

swan boats and the gate to the Kufuku-in Shrine and Temple.

 
 

the region has many hotsprings. there was even at thermal bath at the youth hostel.

boats in Moto Hakone.

the gardens at the detached palace.

more.

the path down to the village leads to an ancient trading route lined with giant cedar trees.

 

two guys from Taiwan. They wanted my picture, so I took their's.

   
 

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