April is the cruelest month, with the stirring dull roots blossoming in spring rain Lilac's still a month away, and the stems of the ebullient estivation of this end of season But, this is Jefferson's victory over slaves, and the politics run in my sleep Ruminating over the possibilities of dinner and sleep, I fall into a dream I glance at the tea, feeling peckish Poking my peevish gutter, my hunger pangs A dull head among wintry specimens I cough in their presence and sneeze I an old man Signs and signs are taken for words and words When will the word be the sign in this world, I walked in the juvenescence Quite jubilant were the citizens, as it was Cherry Blossom season Never having witnessed the spectacular indication of festive fervor and the Hakagawa bows among Titans
The best time to visit is late spring (March to May) and late autumn (September to November). Less than 100km (60 miles) from Tokyo the climate in Hakone is similar to Japan's capital, however temperatures are lower and it receives more rainfall year round.