In a country where legroom feels like a myth, the MK is a private charter experience unlike any other—one to be savored, remembered, and retold. No one ever asks, "Are we there yet?"
You’re seated in the MK, gazing out the panoramic sky window, catching the crescent moon in a pastel blue-pink morning sky. The expressway carries you out of Tokyo, starting in Odawara, stopping in Atami, and ending at the famed Lake Ashinoko. Along the way, you stretch out in decadent comfort, watching the coastline and mountains blur by until the grandest of them all—Mount Fuji—makes its dramatic entrance.
As the ascent upward begins, the ocean breeze rises from coastal towns nestled near tranquil coves. The smell of the sea greets you before the vast scenery emerges with a sparkle through the trees and bamboo. The spiraling road along the mountainous coast becomes a serene journey, made effortless in the luxurious comfort of the MK. From the seat of a throne, you take in the natural splendor of Odawara, Kanagawa—the gateway to Hakone.
You settle deeper into the escape, leaving the chaos of the metropolis behind. Now, you’re the privileged observer of countryside quietude, hot spring towns, and the sparkling ocean. The spiraling trees, interwoven with bamboo, envelop you in a calm you haven’t felt since the womb. At the helm is Toshi, the master craft handler of the MK, maneuvering the road’s bends with silent brilliance. The city’s labyrinth is far behind, and the light of something simpler begins to break through. Plum gardens, ancient castles, and humble fishing towns pepper the landscape, glimpses of a Japan often missed by the ordinary traveler. But not by you, the voyager carried by this private chariot.
Your first stop comes with effortless grace. The MK halts; the door opens as if bowing in reverence, and you disembark onto a view that takes your breath away. Below lies Sagami Bay, shimmering like an endless jewel, and above, hidden in the hillside, an artistic sanctuary waits. You pass through a verdant tunnel where birds sing and stone frogs sit in silent vigil. Emerging, you find a lemonade stand perched on the hill—the Stone Age Cafe—where gelato and citrus drinks offer a refreshing prelude to the day ahead.
This is the gateway to the Enoura Observatory, Hiroshi Sugimoto’s masterwork of modern art and timeless vision. A symphony of zen and minimalism, this space blends ancient inspiration with celestial reverence. Sugimoto’s creation feels like it was etched from the earth itself, designed to awaken memories of humanity’s first stargazing moments. From fossil wood benches to the Winter Solstice Light Worship Tunnel, each detail invites reflection. The tunnels—aligned with the sun’s movement—fill with light in a way that stirs something primal within you, a whispered reminder of the divine connection between earth and sky.
Back in the MK, you glide toward Atami, a seaside town known as “the Hawaii of Japan.” The retro charm of Atami’s shopping streets flickers by as the MK ascends a palm-lined hill toward the MOA Museum of Art. Here, treasures abound: national cultural properties, ancient calligraphy, and the works of Mokichi Okada, the museum’s founder. The seven-story escalator ascent feels like stepping into another realm. By the time you reach the Circular Hall, its kaleidoscopic ceiling projecting light and color onto marble walls, you’ve been transported.
Outside, the views of Sagami Bay stretch endlessly, accompanied by sculptures from Henry Moore and Bourdelle. Inside, every gallery is a sanctuary, from the intricate “The Rose Plum Tale” to the spiritual power of “Ragaraja,” a deity revered for transforming worldly desires into enlightenment. The MOA feels like a portal, not just to art, but to a deeper understanding of Japan’s cultural soul.
Afterward, whether you indulge in soba and tempura at the museum’s restaurant or savor a pastry crafted by a Michelin-starred patisserie, the journey continues with refinement. The MK awaits, ready to carry you further into the tranquil embrace of Hakone.
As the day wanes, Toshi has one final surprise. He navigates the MK up a spiraling mountain road to a secret vantage point: the Anest Iwata Sky Lounge. Here, at 1,011 meters above sea level, the world unfurls in pastel hues. Lake Ashinoko glistens below, with the pirate ship and Peace Torii dotting its waters. And there, in the distance, Mount Fuji stands, majestic and eternal. The grandeur of it all leaves you speechless.
This is MK. Luxury transportation off the well-traveled path through the means of private charter. MK is the only way to travel optimization, the ultimate method to see Japan with all its unique mysteries beneath the silence of cultural barriers. A journey with MK is more than just travel—it’s a story you’ll carry long after the roads have faded behind you.
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