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Tours & day trips
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Tokyo Day Tour in Mt. Fuji, Lake Ashi Cruise and Owakudani Cable
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Tokyo Mount Fuji and Hakone Highlights Small Group Day Trip
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Hakone one-day tour with views and Onsen hot spring!
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Private Shopping Tour from Tokyo city to Gotemba Premium Outlets
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Mt. Fuji and Hakone 1-Day Bus Tour [Return w/ Shinkansen]
What to do in Hakone
Popular places to visit
Lake Ashi
Stroll around a section of this lake or sail across it on a pirate ship and, if you’re lucky, you might see a clear view of Mount Fuji rising up in the distance.
Hakone Kowakien Yunessun
Enjoy the rides and games at Hakone Kowakien Yunessun and see why people love this theme park in Hakone. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.
Hakone Open Air Museum
Spend a day spotting artworks and strolling along the gentle hills and lush lawns at this peaceful garden gallery on a scenic railway route.
Hakone Shrine
Walk up a cedar-lined path dotted with lanterns to see Hakone’s most famous Shinto shrine, standing between the shores of Lake Ashi and the peak of Mount Hakone.
Ōwakudani
Explore the great outdoors at Ōwakudani and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Hakone. Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this relaxing area.
Hakone Gora Park
You can take time to visit Hakone Gora Park during your travels to Hakone. Discover the mountain views and hot springs in this relaxing area.
Hakone Ropeway
Soar above the plumes rising from sulfuric hot springs and enjoy unbeatable views of Lake Ashinoko and Mount Fuji from the comfort of a gondola.
Pola Museum of Art
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Pola Museum of Art during your trip to Hakone. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this culturally rich area.
Sengokuhara Onsen
You can take time to visit Sengokuhara Onsen during your travels to Hakone. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this relaxing area.
Areas of Hakone
Gora
Nestled in the foothills of Hakone’s tallest mountains, this town is famous for its museums, beautiful gardens, hot springs and scenic railways.
Yumoto
While visiting Yumoto, you might make a stop by sights like Gyokuren Shrine and Tenzan Onsen.
Sengokuhara
Unique features of Sengokuhara include the hot springs and mountain views. Make a stop by Sengokuhara Susuki Prairie or Sengokuhara Onsen while you're exploring the area.
Motohakone
While visiting Motohakone, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Ashi and Hakone Komagatake Ropeway.
Ninohira
If you're spending some time in Ninohira, Hakone Kowakien Yunessun and Hakone Open Air Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Kowakudani
While you're in Kowakudani, take in top sights like Chisuji Falls and jump on the metro at Kowakidani Station to see more of the city.
