Join National Geographic photographer Jonathan Irish as he explores the natural landscapes, iconic landmarks, and historical stops in this wellness oasis.

On Lake Ashi near Mount Fuji, a giant red-orange torii marks the entrance to the sacred ground surrounding Hakone Shrine (this is also the torii featured in the beginning of this post).

Meredith Lee, left, the new executive director of Hakone Estate and Gardens, poses with her predecessor, Shozo Kagoshima. “Stumbling into Beauty: Japan through a contemplative lens,” a ...

An curved arrow pointing right. At the Yunessun Spa and Resort in Hakone, Japan visitors can bathe in hot springs filled with popular beverages such as red wine, green tea, sake and coffee ...