Hyatt Regency Hakone, Japan REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
Jun 23, 2015, 7:20 pm
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Depends what you're going out there for? I'm not sure what your kids are like but there's not that much to do there. Tokyo would be more interesting for kids.
Jun 23, 2015, 8:15 pm
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Two nights in Hakone is about right, but be advised that the mountain is at Level 2 eruption alert, so some attractions like Owakudani and the Ropeway are currently closed.
If you must go from Andaz, bullet train from Tokyo to Odawara followed by shuttle bus will get you there in around two hours.
http://hakone.regency.hyatt.com/en/h...portation.html
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Jun 23, 2015, 9:20 pm
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Also, depending on age and temperament of said children, this may not be an optimal hotel for OP's needs. Hilton Odawara is much more child friendly.
Jun 24, 2015, 1:18 am
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Personally I love Tokyo but I don't think my kids would find it all that interesting to visit all of the historic shrines.
Jun 24, 2015, 1:38 am
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Odawara Castle is a replica completely rebuilt after the war, and IMO is not worth going out of the way to see. I find it odd that you find it more worthy than shrines and temples with actual history.
Jun 24, 2015, 7:13 am
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Disagree. Although I am not a big fan of Hakone (kind of a ripoff town) there is plenty to see and do outdoors. Stopping at all of the ropeway and tram stops to hike around could take up a whole day and the Odawara castle is also worth a visit.
Personally I love Tokyo but I don't think my kids would find it all that interesting to visit all of the historic shrines.
Personally I love Tokyo but I don't think my kids would find it all that interesting to visit all of the historic shrines.
Jun 24, 2015, 7:28 am
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If you've got kids, and you're not tied to Hyatt for using points or such, you'd be better off staying at a place with more going for it in the general area, like Fujiya Hotel or The Prince Hakone (the latter especially if you're staying during the summer and can stay in one of the neat cabins)
Jun 29, 2015, 11:40 pm
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The volcanic threat level of Mt. Hakone has been raised from Level 2 to Level 3, after volcanic ash was discovered over a kilometer away from the mountain.
The restricted area has been raised to a radius of one kilometer from the summit. Still nothing to prevent you from getting to the hotel, but be advised that the situation is getting worse, and toxic gas could becone an issue.
The restricted area has been raised to a radius of one kilometer from the summit. Still nothing to prevent you from getting to the hotel, but be advised that the situation is getting worse, and toxic gas could becone an issue.
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Jun 30, 2015, 1:35 am
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If anyone has reservations in the near future, you should monitor the volcano situation carefully. It wouldn't be fun to go there and then be told to evaculate. For some people, especially those with asthma and ceratin allergies, there could be health issues. I would hope that the hotel has instituted a liberal policy about cancellations, but people need to ask about this.
Jun 30, 2015, 2:27 am
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In addition to the ropeway, which has been closed since May, service on the Hakone Tozan cable car linking nearby Gora station to Sounzan has been suspended until further notice. Additionally, the temporary bus service that had served to link the areas previously serviced by the ropeway has also been suspended.
On a more positive note, availability for this weekend is now wide open.
On a more positive note, availability for this weekend is now wide open.
Jun 30, 2015, 7:47 am
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Karuizawa and other destinations not far from Tokyo would probably be better options under the circumstances.
Jun 30, 2015, 8:30 am
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In addition to the ropeway, which has been closed since May, service on the Hakone Tozan cable car linking nearby Gora station to Sounzan has been suspended until further notice. Additionally, the temporary bus service that had served to link the areas previously serviced by the ropeway has also been suspended.
On a more positive note, availability for this weekend is now wide open.
On a more positive note, availability for this weekend is now wide open.
Jun 30, 2015, 1:48 pm
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