We visited Hakone for a full day to catch glimpses of the stunning views of Mt. Fuji, but Mother Nature was not on our side then as all we could see were clouds.
The 2-day pass (¥5000) includes a return JR ticket to/from Shinjuku Station, bus rides around Hakone, a cruise on Lake Ashi and cable car rides.
The Shinjuku Gyoen Park is not to be missed. It definitely the one of the most beautiful parks around to unwind. The massive crowds in Tokyo can be a little overwhelming at times. Big, open gardens are extremely therapeutic and we spent a long time just walking and admiring sakura.
Unfortunately, it was also a cloudy day and it started raining when we were in the park. All in all, it was worth the ¥200 entrance fee.
Apparently Japan was hit by a major storm and the weather had been gloomy for days.
Read more about Part 1 here.
