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Hakone

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Hakone, Japan

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The Red Wine Spa.

Yunessun Spa Resort

This spa theme park lets its guests take a dip in pools of coffee, wine, or ramen broth.

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Hakone Open-Air Museum

Open-air museum with an elaborate sculpture garden, stretching for over 70,000 square-meters.

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Broken eggshells litter the pavement.

Owakudani Black Eggs

Legend holds eating just one of these black eggs can add seven years to one's life.

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Atami Adult Museum

Museum showcases Japanese sexuality and some amazing ocean views.

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Swan Lake Ship in Lake Yamanaka

Yamanakako, Japan

Lake Yamanaka

The largest of the Fuji Five Lakes is home to a flock of swans — some real, some with paddles, and one with an observation deck.

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Kamakura, Japan

The Great Buddha of Kamakura

A bronze statue dating back as far as 1252, still has remnants of gold around its ears from its ancient gilding.

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