Hakone Trip Overview
Show you around all the highlights of the hot spring town, Hakone
Hakone, 75 minutes away from central Tokyo, is famous as a refreshing and scenery sightseeing destination. The view of Hakone is fascinating because of nature. For example, the famous Lake Ashi and Owakudani were created by Mt Hakone’s volcanic eruption about 3,000 years ago, and you can see the fumarolic area where white smoke rises in Owakudani. Also, you can see Mt. Fuji in from Lake Ashi and the view is breathtaking!
Other than those nature aspects, Hakone is also known as the art spot. There are now many art museums that combine rich nature with art as a place to attract people. This tour will take you all must-see highlights of Hakone by hiking, cable car, ropeway, boat, and bus.
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Duration: 7 to 8 hours
Starts: Hakone, Japan
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Nature & Wildlife
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What to Expect When Visiting Hakone, Kanagawa, Japan
Show you around all the highlights of the hot spring town, Hakone
Hakone, 75 minutes away from central Tokyo, is famous as a refreshing and scenery sightseeing destination. The view of Hakone is fascinating because of nature. For example, the famous Lake Ashi and Owakudani were created by Mt Hakone’s volcanic eruption about 3,000 years ago, and you can see the fumarolic area where white smoke rises in Owakudani. Also, you can see Mt. Fuji in from Lake Ashi and the view is breathtaking!
Other than those nature aspects, Hakone is also known as the art spot. There are now many art museums that combine rich nature with art as a place to attract people. This tour will take you all must-see highlights of Hakone by hiking, cable car, ropeway, boat, and bus.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Ajisai Bridge, Yumoto, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun 250-0311 Kanagawa Prefecture
A beautiful vermilion bridge, located near Hakone-Yumoto Station, which is famous as a photo spot. Hydrangea is a flower that blooms in June, and Hakone is also a famous hydrangea, so it was named Hydrangea Bridge.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Hakone Open-Air Museum, 1121 Ninotaira, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun 250-0493 Kanagawa Prefecture
This is an art museum that displays about 120 sculptures by artists who represent the modern era. Artworks are displayed on the vast green grounds, and you can take pictures as part of the artwork. You can also see the magnificent view of the Mt. Hakone!
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Stop At: Hakone Ropeway, 1300 Gōra, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0408, Japan
Visit Owakudani at an altitude of 1,044m by the cablecar. When you are on the ropeway, you will see the smoke of volcano Owakudani which suddenly appears in front of you. If the weather is nice, you can also enjoy the beautiful view of Mt. Fuji.
Duration: 35 minutes
Stop At: Owakudani, Sengokuhara, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa, Japan
Owakudani, created by the eruption of Hakone Volcano 3,000 years ago, still emits white smoke from all over the valley. Unlike Hakone, which is full of greenery, the rock surface is exposed and vegetation does not grow throughout the year. This is one of the must-see Hakone symbols where you can feel the breath of the earth.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Hakone Pirate Ship Tōgendai Port, 164 Motohakone, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0522, Japan
Hakone Pirate Ship: A large boat to cruise Lake Ashi. You can enjoy the magnificent view of Lake Ashi and the extraordinary onboard space decorated with French, British, and Swedish ships as models.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Onshi Hakone Park, 171 Motohakone, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun 250-0522 Kanagawa Prefecture
This park has a scenic spot overlooking Lake Ashi and Mt. Fuji. There was a Hakone Imperial Villa where royals and international VIPs were greeted, and the atmosphere and view here is known as the best in Hakone. Take a walk in the garden with nature and the clear air.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Hakone Shrine / Kuzuryu Shrine Singu, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun 250-0522 Kanagawa Prefecture
A shrine with a history of 1,200 years or more. In particular, the Torii (wooden gate) standing on the lake is recently getting popular as a place where you can take unique photos. The vermilion Torii in the clear blue color lake is such a fantastic view!
Duration: 30 minutes
