Hakone Hotel

OMG, a twin room here cost around $400-!!!! at least!

Celest decide on Hakone Onsen

Now have to do some research on tis place. Anyone been there before?

Hakone
Hakone is one of the most popular sightseeing areas in Japan. With Mt. Fuji as its backdrop and featuring Ashino-ko Lake, intriguing museums and traditional hotels and ryokans, Hakone's varied geographical feaures and famous hot springs (onsens) are must experiences for all travelers.

History
Since the Meiji Period, Hakone has been a hot spring resort area for domestic and overseas tourists.

During the Edo Period, Hakone prospered as a bridge town connecting the east and west of Japan. It was one of the fifty-three Tokaido stations operating from Edo Nihombashi in Tokyo to Sanjou-oohashi in Kyoto.

Prominent visitors to the area have included the likes of Charlie Chaplin and Helen Keller. With one of the most famous hot spring resort areas and amazing views of Mt. Fuji, Hakone is a must-experience destination for tourists from around the world.

haha... my initial research, no wonder Celest wanted to go there.... it's the draw of  Mt Fuji.....

Hot Springs I'm considering.

Hakone Onsen

 Easily reached from Tokyo and one of Japan's most popular hot spring resorts, Hakone boasts a large number of hot springs in beautiful setting along the forested valley and the shores of Lake Ashinoko.

 Arima Onsen  

Located still within the city limits of Kobe and just an hour outside of central Osaka, Arima Onsen is one of the Kansai Region's most popular hot spring resorts. It is also one of its oldest.

 Kurokawa Onsen

 Kurokawa Onsen is one of Japan's best hot spring resorts, both in terms of its pretty, traditional town center and its outstanding outdoor baths.