Hakone Ropeway
Sounzan to Togendai 0.5 hrs
Enjoy panoramic views of Fuji, Lake Ashi, and volcanic activity.
Where to stay
Hotels in Hakone
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At a glance
Climate
Temperate
Languages
Japanese and English
Local currency
JPY
(JPY)
Local time
(GMT+9)
Ideal trip length
2–3 days
Cost level
4 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Gora
Tap water
Generally described as safe to drink
Tipping
Not customary
What this place is for
History
95 · Outstanding
Culture
90 · Outstanding
Food
90 · Outstanding
Family
80 · Very good
Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.
Food to try
Soba noodles
Onsen Manju
Tofu dishes
Black Eggs (Kuro Tamago)
When to visit Hakone
How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.
Best months: April, October
Busiest: Apr-May, Oct-Nov
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Jan70
Cold, clear, Fuji views
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Feb65
Cold, snowy, Fuji views
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Mar75
Cool, early blossoms
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Apr90
Mild, cherry blossoms
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May85
Mild, lush greenery
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Jun60
Warm, rainy season
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Jul65
Warm, humid, some rain
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Aug60
Hot, humid, summer crowds
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Sept70
Warm, typhoon risk
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Oct90
Cool, autumn foliage
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Nov85
Cool, vibrant foliage
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Dec75
Cold, clear, festive
Things to do in Hakone
8 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.
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Best in the morning
2 places
Hakone Jinja Shrine
Moto-Hakone 1 hr
Visit the iconic red torii gate rising from Lake Ashi.
Best in the afternoon
3 places
Lake Ashi Cruise
Moto-Hakone 1 hr
Sail on a pirate ship across Lake Ashi with Fuji views.
Hakone Open-Air Museum
Chokoku-no-Mori 2.5 hrs
Explore modern sculptures set against a natural backdrop.
Pola Museum of Art
Sengokuhara 2 hrs
Discover Western and Japanese art amidst a beautiful forest.
Best in the evening
1 place
Onsen Experience
Hakone-Yumoto 2 hrs
Relax in traditional hot springs at a ryokan.
Any time of day
2 places
Owakudani Volcanic Valley
Owakudani 1.5 hrs
Experience active volcanic vents and try black eggs.
Hakone Checkpoint Museum
Moto-Hakone 1 hr
Step back in time at a reconstructed Edo-era checkpoint.
Things to book
Tours and activities in Hakone
Guided tours, day trips and tickets to book alongside your stay.
Standard tour
Easygoing Nature Walk in Hakone Tour
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Hakone 6 hour Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
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Activity tour
Experience the Hakone Kowakien Yunessun hotspring
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Standard tour
Hakone Kowakien Yunessun Spa Resort Pass Yunessun and Hot Spring
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Standard tour
Hakone 8 hour Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
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Hike Japan Heritage Hakone Hachiri with certified mountain guide
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Half Day Forest Bathing in Hakone Geopark
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Standard tour
Custom Private Tour in Hakone with a Certified Local Guide
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Practical ratings
Our own ratings and key insights for this destination.
Near Hakone
Straight-line distance from the centre of Hakone.
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