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Hakone travel guide · Asia
Hakone is a stunning mountainous resort area west of Tokyo, famous for its volcanic hot springs, sweeping views of Mount Fuji, and the scenic Lake Ashi. A beloved escape from the city, it blends natural wonders with rich cultural heritage, traditional ryokan inns, and world-class art museums.
Spring offers cherry blossoms and mild weather, while autumn brings vivid foliage across the mountains. Both seasons offer the clearest chances of seeing Mount Fuji from Lake Ashi.
ChillTripA volcanically active hot spot filled with sulphurous springs and steaming vents, accessible via the Hakone Ropeway. Famous for its dramatic landscape and the iconic black eggs boiled in its sulphurous waters.
AddressSengokuhara, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0631, Japan
4.4/5 on Google
ChillTripA picturesque Shinto shrine nestled on the south shore of Lake Ashi near Moto-Hakone, featuring iconic torii gates rising from the water.
Address80-1 Motohakone, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0522, Japan
4.4/5 on Google
ChillTripA scenic caldera lake offering stunning views of Mount Fuji on clear days, crisscrossed by elaborately decorated sightseeing pirate ships.
AddressMotohakone, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0522, Japan
4.4/5 on Google
ChillTripOne of Hakone's top attractions, displaying a wide variety of sculptures and artworks from celebrated Western and Japanese artists within a beautiful parkland setting, including a dedicated Picasso pavilion.
Address1121 Ninotaira, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0493, Japan
4.5/5 on Google
ChillTripA world-class museum housing around 10,000 works including Impressionist masterpieces by Monet, Renoir, Degas, and Picasso, as well as Japanese paintings, ceramics, and glasswork.
AddressJapan, 〒250-0631 Kanagawa, Ashigarashimo District, Hakone, Sengokuhara, 小塚山１２８５
4.4/5 on Google
ChillTripA scenic aerial ropeway connecting Sounzan to Togendai on Lake Ashi, passing directly over the steaming volcanic vents of Owakudani with breathtaking views.
AddressHakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa, Japan
ChillTripA highly popular restaurant specialising in tofu katsu-ni, a unique dish combining tofu and pork. Operates a ticket queuing system, so arriving early is recommended.
Address1300-739 Gora, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0408, Japan
4.1/5 on Google
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A large and popular hot spring facility in Hakone-Yumoto offering indoor and outdoor baths and sauna, with a free shuttle bus from the bus station.
A unique indoor-outdoor water and hot spring complex featuring rapids, Dead Sea salt baths, jacuzzis, waterfalls, a water slide, and famous themed baths including sake, coffee, green tea, and wine.
Scenic cruises across Lake Ashi aboard elaborately decorated pirate ships, sailing between Togendai, Moto-Hakone, and Hakone-machi with views of Mount Fuji.
A cablecar ride up the mountainside from Gora to Sounzan, connecting to the Hakone Ropeway and offering scenic mountain views.
Gateway city to Hakone with a famous historic castle, easily reached by train and a key transport hub for the region.
Japan's iconic sacred volcano and highest peak, visible from Hakone on clear days and accessible for climbing or sightseeing from nearby Fujiyoshida.
A popular coastal onsen resort town on Sagami Bay, known for its hot springs, seafood, and the MOA Museum of Art.
A city at the foot of Mount Fuji, famous for its premium outlet mall and as a base for Fuji climbing routes.
A quiet and charming onsen town nestled in a valley, popular with artists and writers seeking relaxation away from the crowds.
A town offering some of the closest and most dramatic views of Mount Fuji, home to the Fujisan World Heritage Center and the Chureito Pagoda.
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