Top 10 Things to Do in Hakone

Hakone is a wonderful place to see and experience different activities. The history and culture of the area is a wonderful setting to discover much of Japan`s beauty. Many of the activities are cultural or take advantage of the natural beauty of the area. These are the best things to do in Hakone while you are here.

Mountain Bike

Tenzan Hot Springs

A wonderful day use onsen in Hakone for those looking for a traditional and refined atmosphere.

EXPERIENCE HAKONE BY RICKSHAW

Take a wonderful guided rickshaw tour of Hakone Yumoto

Hiking

Hakone has many hiking trails with different lengths and levels of difficulty. Each Hakone trail has a wonderful story and abundant natural sites to see along the way. Hakone has just released an English hiking map available at local stations and information centers.

Hakone Yumoto

Yumoto is the gateway to the Hakone area with the main train station and a wide variety of shops, restaurants, and accommodation.

Hakone Shrine

Hakone Shrine is one of the most popular destinations in the area. The shrine has a history of more than 1000 years. The shrine has been popular with samurai, celebrities, and travelers for centuries. Come visit and experience the culture and history of Japan.

HAKONE BOTANICAL GARDEN

This unique botanical garden, which display most of the aquatic plants seen in japanese wetlands, was first established in 1976. The botanical garden is located in Hakone-Sengokuhara, 650m (2,200 feet ) above sea level.