Hakone is a place of natural beauty and geological marvels. The majority of Hakone is located with the walls of an ancient volcano with the dormant Owakudani area at the center of the area.
Discover things to do in Hakone
How to get between these two popular places on your visit to the area
Hakone is most famous for hot springs, traditional ryokan, rich nature, museums, and historical sites. Hakone is a mountainous area that lies on the the famous Tokaido Road connecting Tokyo and Kyoto. Hakone is easily accessibly from Tokyo by train.
The JR Railpass is one of the most convenient tools to use during your trip to Japan. Here is how to use your JR Railpass to get to Hakone.
The most popular way to see Hakone
The Hakone Ekiden is one of Japan`s most popular sporting events. The collegiate relay race takes runners from Tokyo to Hakone and back over two days.
