Hakone is one of the most famous places to see and meet Geisha. There are events throughout the year to give visitors a chance to see, interact, and experience this amazing part of Japanese culture and history.
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From Geisha experience to traditional Japanese garden visit, these local tours in Hakone open up a window into Japanese tradition. Browse through these experiences to find what interests you, and make sure to book in advance to guarantee your spot.
The Hakone Open Air Museum covers over 70,000 square feet and has one of the most impressive collection of sculptures and works of Pablo Picasso in the world with a beautiful backdrop of the Hakone mountains.
Yumoto is the gateway to the Hakone area with the main train station and a wide variety of shops, restaurants, and accommodation.
Hakone`s Kosui Festival starts soon! Hakone has a week of festivities centered around Lake Ashi and the historic Hakone Shrine. The Hakone Summer Festival Week will be held from 7/31 to 8/5. This is a week full of festivities, fireworks, food stalls, and live performances. Each evening there will be a fireworks event on the shores of Lake Ashi.
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.
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 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`s Hatajuku Yosegi Zaiku ia a traditional local craft dating back to the Edo period of Japan.
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 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 is the large highland valley near Lake Ashi. This area is famous for museums, resorts, golfing, and access to the Mt. Fuji area.
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
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.
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.
Welcome the New Year in Japan with a visit to Hakone Shrine
A wonderful day use onsen in Hakone for those looking for a traditional and refined atmosphere.
Continue our exploration of Hakone from Owakudani down to Lake Ashi and back to Yumoto
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!
Owakudani, the steaming vents of Hakone are a highlight of any visit to the area. See, feel, and experience the wonders of Japan
If you are inked there are still many wonderful opportunities to enjoy the Japanese hot spring in Hakone
If you are inked there are still many wonderful opportunities
Take a wonderful guided rickshaw tour of Hakone Yumoto
Discover the streaming thermal volcanic vents in the heart of Hakone
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Japanese culture experience starts at Hakone Sekisho Tabimonogatari Kan.
Hakone Ashinoko(Lake Ashi) Boat Cruise have double hulls, so they have superior stability and twice the width.
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.
The course acts as host to the CAT Ladies Golf Tournament for professional female golfers.
18 holes spread out on the shore of a lake, offering breathtaking scenery with the majestic Mt. Fuji.
A guided bike tour of Sengokuhara highlands
Glide through the trees and nature
Discover the beauty on foot
Enjoy the lake and rivers
Hakone has mountain trails and views for everyone
Impressive collection of asian art from Japan and China
Enjoy the Festivities and Fun
Find special moments
There is a a lot to discover and experience
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