Retro Japan: Hakone railway conquers steep mountain terrain with switchbacks, sharp curves

The Mainichi - Nov 15, 2026

HAKONE, Kanagawa -- With its rugged mountain ridges and precipitous terrain, Hakone in Kanagawa Prefecture is renowned as one of Japan's most formidab

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