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Hakone is an onsen town with views of Mount Fuji, the closest to Tokyo. Soak in a hot spring at a ryokan, cruise Lake Ashi, ride the cable car over a volcanic valley, and take in Fuji from nearby Lake Kawaguchiko.
Why stay in Hakone
Fuji Views Near Tokyo
See Mount Fuji from Lake Ashi and Lake Kawaguchiko, at its best on a clear morning.
Onsen & Ryokan
Soak in a hot spring at a ryokan with a kaiseki dinner, a truly authentic Japanese experience.
A Full Sightseeing Loop
Mountain railway, cable car and pirate ship, all in a loop with the Hakone Free Pass.
Close and Easy
Take the Romancecar from Shinjuku in about 85 minutes for an easy overnight trip.
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Local dishes to try in Hakone
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Kuro-tamago
Eggs boiled in the sulphur springs with blackened shells, said to add seven years to your life.
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Ryokan Kaiseki
A multi-course seasonal meal served at your ryokan, paired with an onsen soak.
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Mountain Soba
Freshly made soba noodles in the cool air, eaten warm between mountain sights.
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Hoto
Flat noodles simmered in miso soup with pumpkin, a local dish of the Fuji region.
📍 Kawaguchiko
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Lake Ashi
Cruise on a pirate ship and watch Fuji reflected in the water beside the red torii gate standing in the lake.
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Hakone Shrine
A forest shrine with a red torii gate at the lakeshore, an iconic photo spot.
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Owakudani
A volcanic valley with sulphur steam; ride the cable car up and eat black eggs boiled in the hot springs.
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Open-Air Museum
Sculptures set in a mountain garden, including works by Picasso and a colourful stained-glass dome.
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Chureito Pagoda
A five-storey red pagoda framed with Fuji and cherry blossoms, a picture-postcard image of Japan.
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Hakone Ropeway
A cable car gliding over the volcanic valley, with full views of Fuji on a clear day.
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Things to do in Hakone
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3 Hakone hotels our team picked for you
Selected from real reviews — one per budget tier, each with a score and instant 3-site price comparison
★ 9.6Luxury
★ 9.5LuxuryThe Prince Hakone Lake Ashinoko
#5 lakeside resort · Prince Hotels group · score 9.5
★ 9.3Upper-midโรงแรมแนะนำทั้งหมดในHakone
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Yumoto Fujiya Hotel
#7 onsen hotel · riverside, highest score 9.3
Hakone Suimeisou
#6 Riverside onsen ryokan · Hakone-Yumoto, on the Hayakawa River
Yoshiike Ryokan
#8 Historic ryokan · Japanese garden in Hakone-Yumoto
Hotel Kajikaso
#9 Onsen ryokan · riverside value pick in Hakone-Yumoto
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🚆 Getting around Hakone
Hakone Free Pass
A pass covering all the trains, cable cars, boats and buses in Hakone, best value for doing the loop.
Hakone Mountain Railway
The Hakone Tozan zigzags up the mountain, connecting with the cable car and lake boat in one route.
Romancecar from Shinjuku
A limited express train to Hakone-Yumoto in about 85 minutes.
Around Kawaguchiko
Take the loop bus around the lake to the Fuji viewpoints and Chureito Pagoda.
Where to go next near Hakone
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OsakaJapan's street-food paradise, with a lively Dotonbori and easy access to Kyoto and Nara.
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KyotoThe former capital with its golden temple, vermilion shrine gates, and geisha districts — the cultural heart of Japan.
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NagoyaA big city in central Japan with a standout castle, good-value lodging, and easy train connections everywhere.
See this city's guide →Frequently asked — where to stay in Hakone
Hakone or Kawaguchiko, which is better?+
Hakone stands out for onsen and a full sightseeing loop, while Kawaguchiko stands out for full lakeside Fuji views; if you have time, do both.
Am I guaranteed to see Fuji?+
Fuji shows clearest on clear mornings and in winter, so stay overnight to boost your chances.
Is an overnight stay in Hakone worth it?+
Very much so if you want to soak in a ryokan onsen and eat kaiseki, the highlight of any Hakone trip.
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