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Hakone

Hakone has hot springs, beautiful nature, Lake Ashi, and amazing views of Mount Fuji in the distance.

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Hakone

Hakone is a place famous for its hot springs, beautiful nature, and breath taking views of Mt. Fuji. It is a popular tourist attraction amongst Japanese and foreigners. The area is part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, which is located south west from Tokyo in Kanagawa Prefecture. There are many ryokans (Japanese traditional inn) with hot spring baths. The most known place for onsens (hot springs) in Hakone is Yumoto. It is located near the Odawara and has a long history for having high quality water. There are public bath houses available for visitors to enjoy or you can visit different ryokans at certain times to enter their hot springs for a nominal fee.

Aside from the hot springs there is the Hakone Ropeway that goes over Owakudani. It is a thirty-minute ride starting from Sounzan and ending at Togendai station. From the ropeway you can see Lake Ashinoko, Mt. Fuji and the volcanic fume emitting from Owakudani. While there it is recommended to have the famed kuro tamago (black egg). It is a hard-boiled egg that was cooked in the hot springs with sulfuric properties. The black color comes from the chemical reaction with the sulfur in the water. It is said that eating one of the eggs will increase your life expectancy by seven years. They can be found along the short walking trail from the ropeway station. There are also hiking trails that lead to the peak of Mount Kamiyama and Mount Komagatake.

Lake Ashi is a caldera lake that was formed 3000 years ago from the last volcanic eruption of Mount Hakone. The natural beauty surrounding the blue lake with Mount Fuji in the background has become the symbol of Hakone. There are sightseeing boats you can take to fully enjoy the scenery. The cruise around Lake Ashi can be taken not on just any boat, but on a pirate ship. There are three different ships called Royal II, Victory and Vasa.

Things To Do in Hakone

photo of Gotemba Peace Park

Kanto | Kanagawa | Hakone

Gotemba Peace Park

The Gotemba Peace Park has a beautiful view of Mt. Fuji in the distance and is part of Gotemba City.

photo of Hydrangea (Ajisai) in Hakone

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Hydrangea (Ajisai) in Hakone

Hakone has hot springs, beautiful nature, Lake Ashi, and amazing views of Mount Fuji in the distance.

photo of Lake Ashi

Kanto | Kanagawa | Hakone

Lake Ashi

Lake Ashi is a caldera lake that was formed 3000 years ago from the last volcanic eruption of Mount Hakone.

photo of Hakone Onsen

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Hakone Onsen

The onsen in Hakone have been known as a popular destination for hot spring resorts for centuries.

photo of Hakone Shrine

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Hakone Shrine

Hakone Shrine is located along the shores of Lake Ashi hidden in the dense forest of Hakone.

photo of Hakone Ropeway

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Hakone Ropeway

Blessed by its wonderful natural environment, superb scenery and an abundance of natural hot springs, Hakone is one of the leading tourist attractions in Japan.

photo of Owakudani

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Owakudani

Owakudani is a volcanic valley where you can see sulfur vents releasing fumes and eat kuro tamago (black egg).

photo of Hakone Open-Air Museum

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Hakone Open-Air Museum

Hakone Open Air Museum balances both nature and art as the works are combined with the beautiful surrounding area.

photo of Old Tokaido and Hakone Checkpoint

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Old Tokaido and Hakone Checkpoint

The Old Tokaido Highway and Hakone Checkpoint were vital traveling spots back in the Edo Period (1603-1867).

photo of Lake Ashi Cruise

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Lake Ashi Cruise

Lake Ashinoko along with Mount Fuji in the background is the proud symbol of Hakone. One of the best views with the lake and Mount Fuji could be seen from one of the many sightseeing boats.

photo of Gotemba Premium Outlets

Kanto | Kanagawa | Hakone

Gotemba Premium Outlets

The Gotemba Premium Outlets is one of Japan’s most popular outlet malls and is located not far from Hakone.