Hakone, Kanagawa, Japan｜Orient Express (オリエント急行)

Cakes were absolute works of art and tastes as good as they looked

First thing in the morning for a reservation on the day. Visit at the museum entrance and pre-order a drink in front of the restaurant entrance. Because there is preparation, if the reservation is late, it will be turned to the next time. After making a reservation, you will be guided to come 10 minutes before. Spend time at the museum. Both the exterior and the interior are kept very clean and wonderful. The seats are wide and very comfortable. The view from the train window is like a restaurant next door or a parking lot. About 2.5 cups of coffee and 4 cups of tea. 45 minutes is not enough time to relax, but I was able to spend a very quiet and blissful time. 2,200 yen per person is a bargain if you think of it as an experience of riding something that has historical and artistic value.

Afternoon tea with decorations by Lalique. It's a lovely space. I made a reservation with opening at 9 o'clock. Reservations can be made without entering the museum, at the same place as the cafe counter. The price is 2200 yen per person. Afternoon tea is not a heavy item, but a light cream brulee + fruit and drink. The time is 40 minutes, but I am very satisfied because they go around all the tables to take pictures and take a commemorative photo in front of the vehicle after finishing.