Hakone in Winter ❄️ | A Calm Escape to Snowy Mountains

Hakone in Winter ❄️ | A Calm Escape to Snowy Mountains

LiSo in Japan! | Hakone Snowy Retreat & Open-Air Museum (Episode 3)

Hakone has always held a special place in my heart—its calm atmosphere, scenic mountains, and steaming onsens feel like a true escape from the city. ❄ In this episode, I travel by train and taxi into a snowy wonderland, indulge in Kobe beef at a hidden Nobu restaurant, and soak in my private villa’s outdoor onsen surrounded by falling snow.

I also explore bird-viewing spots, cozy cafés, and the Hakone Open-Air Museum—home to original Picasso works and towering art installations. This peaceful day in nature was the perfect reset before heading back to Tokyo, where I end with a massive bowl of sukiyaki udon at Turutontan.

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Here’s a breakdown of what I did in this episode: ❄️
► Tokyo to Odawara: Took the High-speed train to reach Hakone.
► Itoh Dining by NOBU: Enjoyed a kaiseki-style lunch with Kobe beef.
► Private Villa: Checked into a cozy villa with a snowy mountain view and outdoor onsen.
► Bird Area & Café: Strolled through a peaceful bird garden and warmed up with mulled wine.
► Japanese Cuisine Kadan: Had a seasonal seafood dinner at a ryokan restaurant.
► Traditional Breakfast: Woke up to a Japanese-style breakfast in the villa’s tatami room.
► Hakone Open-Air Museum: Explored outdoor sculptures and the Picasso Pavilion.
► Turutontan Tokyo: Wrapped up the day with huge sukiyaki udon.

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About Us:
We’re LiSo, a couple sharing glimpses of our daily life in China, from exploring local culture and trying new foods to discovering cool games and products. Join us as we travel to new places, try amazing food, and showcase the best hidden gems around the world, one adventure at a time!

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00:00 Intro
01:00 Kaiseki Lunch at Itoh Dining by NOBU: Kobe Beef
03:52 Arriving at Our Snowy Villa in Hakone Private Onsen & Cozy Beds
05:31 Bird Garden & Café: Mulled Wine and Serene Views
07:50 Dinner at Japanese Cuisine Kadan: Seasonal food
10:47 Japanese-Style Breakfast in Tatami Room
12:34 Hakone Open-Air Museum: Sculptures, Picasso & Tower Views
18:30 Return to Tokyo & Dinner at Turutontan Sukiyaki Udon
20:30 Outro: Final Thoughts from Tokyo Nightscape

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