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View Gallery3 min. by walk from Hakone Ropeway Togendai Station. 35 min. by bus from Hakone-Yumoto Station on Hakone Tozan Railway. Hotel shuttle bus operates from JR Odawara Station 3 times a day. Reservation required.. 45 min. by car from Gotemba IC on Tomei Expressway. 45 min. by car from Hakoneguchi IC on Odawara-Atsugi Road. From Gotemba IC, drive on National Road #138, turn right on Sengokuhara Intersection, and then use Prefectural Road #75.
Known for its spiritual pilgrimage route of 88 temples, Shikoku offers a deep cultural experience. The island’s coastal beauty is unmatched, with highlights like the Naruto whirlpools and the art-filled island of Naoshima. Matsuyama’s Dogo Onsen, one of Japan’s oldest hot springs, is perfect for relaxation. The Iya Valley offers dramatic scenery, vine bridges, and traditional thatched-roof houses. Local cuisine, including Sanuki udon, is a must-try.