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.

Hiking in Hakone

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.

The Hakone Ekiden Museum

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.

Hakone Yosegi Zaiku

Hakone`s Hatajuku Yosegi Zaiku ia a traditional local craft dating back to the Edo period of Japan.

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.

Mt. Fuji and Hakone

Hakone is right next to Hakone. Access to the beautiful mountain is easy by car or bus and there are amazing spots to see Fuji from the peaks of Hakone. Visiting Fuji is one of the most popular things to do in Hakone.

Sengokuhara, the Highlands of Hakone

Sengokuhara is the large highland valley near Lake Ashi. This area is famous for museums, resorts, golfing, and access to the Mt. Fuji area.

What is a Ryokan?

A Ryokan is a Japanese traditional inn. Sometimes modern and sometimes with a history of hundreds of years. A stay in a ryokan during your time in Japan is an amazing experience

Hakone Attractions

Discover things to do and activities in the Hakone area. Hakone has attractions for a day visit or an overnight stay to make your visit to Japan a memorable one.

Winter Illumnations in Hakone

Celebrate the festive time of year with beautiful winter illuminations throughout the Hakone area. There are different museums and locations where you can see the wonderful lights during the winter season.

Hakone Winter Fireworks

Welcome the New Year in Japan with a visit to Hakone Shrine

Tenzan Hot Springs

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

Photo touring Hakone Museums

Hakone Day Trip Part 2

Continue our exploration of Hakone from Owakudani down to Lake Ashi and back to Yumoto

A Hakone Day Trip Part 1

A day trip to Hakone is one of the best ways to spend a day outside Tokyo. An overnight trip is the best way to see the area, but you can get all the highlights in one day!

How to get to Owakudani

Owakudani, the steaming vents of Hakone are a highlight of any visit to the area. See, feel, and experience the wonders of Japan

ONSEN AND TATTOOS

If you are inked there are still many wonderful opportunities to enjoy the Japanese hot spring in Hakone

ONSEN AND TATTOOS

If you are inked there are still many wonderful opportunities

EXPERIENCE HAKONE BY RICKSHAW

Take a wonderful guided rickshaw tour of Hakone Yumoto

VISIT OWAKUDANI

Discover the streaming thermal volcanic vents in the heart of Hakone

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Hakone Sekisho Tabimonogatari Kan

Japanese culture experience starts at Hakone Sekisho Tabimonogatari Kan.

Hakone Ashinoko (Lake Ashi) Boat Cruise

Hakone Ashinoko(Lake Ashi) Boat Cruise have double hulls, so they have superior stability and twice the width.

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.