Head to Hakone on a whim! ~ Relax and warm up at the hot springs for a day trip

It's the season when I long for hot springs.
In the midst of our hectic daily lives, if you happen to find some free time, why not take a day trip to a hot spring?
Kanagawa Prefecture boasts a variety of hot springs, but considering history, scale, and natural environment, Hakone is undoubtedly the number one choice. From affordable facilities perfect for a fun getaway to long-established ryokans (traditional Japanese inns), you can choose according to your companions and mood. It's only about an hour and a half from central Tokyo by Odakyu Electric Railway's Romancecar express train. Hakone-Yumoto Station, the gateway to the area, has bus services to various destinations, making transportation convenient.
So, let's head to Hakone this winter!
*The Hakone Tozan Railway is currently suspended for an extended period between Hakone-Yumoto Station and Gora Station. Service is scheduled to resume in the fall of 2020.