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The Hakone Open-Air Museum
The Hakone Sculpture Forest Art Museum is an outdoor art museum in Japan with picturesque views of Hakone. The outdoor venue changes with the seasons and is beautiful. In the nearly 70,000 square meters of green space, there are more than 100 works by modern world art masters such as Rodin, Boudelle and Moore on display. There are about 120 works of modern and well-known sculptors permanently housed here. The museum also has 5 exhibition halls including the Picasso Pavilion, a children's playground, a natural fountain foot bath and various other facilities, where travelers can relax and enjoy the beauty of nature's art.Hakone · 5.3km from downtown
Hakone Ropeway
The large glass windows of the Swiss-made gondola offer a 360-degree view of Hakone, making it hard to believe that this place is only a few hours from Tokyo. The station on the way is Owakudani Station, which is a well-known hot spring area where you can still see traces of volcanic activity in addition to overlooking Mount Fuji. The Hakone Ropeway is designed to be barrier-free, both in the carriages and at the station. Along the way, you can pass by Owakudani and Laozi, and you can get a bird's-eye view of the forest between Soun Mountain and Taoyuantai by Lake Ashi. At the heights between Soun Mountain and Dawong Valley, the cable car is 130 meters above the ground. The huge crater can be seen below, which is breathtaking. As you get closer to Umako and Togendai, you can see the panoramic view of Lake Ashi and Mount Fuji behind Mount Kinabalu and the four seasons from the cable car.Hakone · 8.5km from downtown
Hakone Sightseeing Cruise
The Hakone Sightseeing Cruise is a tourist boat that sails on Lake Ashi in Hakone Town, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa Prefecture. Enjoy an elegant 70-minute round-trip cruise. Visit the three ports of Hakone-machi Port, Motohakone Port, and Togendai Port. While enjoying the beautiful natural scenery of all four seasons, you can also admire Hakone's unique attractions like Mount Fuji and Hakone Shrine. There are many tourist facilities nearby, and it can also serve as a means of transportation.Hakone · 8.8km from downtown
Lake Ashi
Lake Ashi was formed over 3,000 years ago by volcanic activity. Located on the western side of Hakone at the southern foot of Mount Komagatake, it serves as the tourism hub of Hakone. With Mount Fuji as its backdrop and facing the iconic peak, the lake offers distinct seasonal scenery. Shaded pathways lined with lush pine and cedar trees circle the lake, creating picturesque views. The lake is abundant with black bass and trout, making it a popular boating and fishing destination for many Japanese. On its northern shore lie two tranquil and charming towns: Kojiri and Togendai. Visitors can enjoy boat tours to fully appreciate the stunning lake and mountain landscapes.Hakone · 9.7km from downtown
Owakudani
Owakudani is the remains of a crater formed by a volcanic eruption more than 3,000 years ago, and it is also a major source of Hakone Onsen. Here you can enjoy sulphur steam and hot springs, and you can also taste "black eggs" (black eggs) boiled in hot spring water. Because the sulfur content is too high, the hot springs here cannot be directly soaked. Follow the signs and walk along the Owakudani promenade into the mountains, and you will see Yanming Jizo Zun, which has a carving of Jizo Bodhisattva, you can wash your hands and pray for blessings. Continue to walk forward for about 15 minutes, and you will reach the smoke-spraying place (that is, Yanmotai) with white smoke. the process of. In the souvenir shop near Kurotamako Hall, you can buy Kurotamako and Owakudani specialty desserts, Kurotamako handicrafts, Hakone Yoshinori craftsmanship, Owakudani cosmetics and other products. What is more special here is the HelloKitty Kurotamako, which is dressed as a black egg. Shaped Hello Kitty toy. Owakudani also has a 1-kilometer-long downhill road leading to Ubako Hot Spring and Togendai (beside Lake Ashi). If you plan to go and have plenty of time, you may wish to take a walk along this road.Hakone · 7.8km from downtown
Hakone Shrine
Hakone Shrine was founded in 757 AD by Master Manjuan on Mt. Hakone, a holy place of mountain beliefs. It was worshipped by many military commanders such as Minamoto Yoritomo and Tokugawa Ieyasu. It is a historical shrine. Hakone Shrine is a well-known shrine that has been revered as the chief guardian of Hakone Daigoen since ancient times. There are cedar-lined pilgrimage paths, the Himesara Junlin, a special natural monument designated by the prefecture, and other attractions. The Treasure Hall displays the seated statue of the Venerable Manjuan and the short sword with a red wooden handle used by my brother.Hakone · 8km from downtown
Lake Ashi Cruise
The Lake Ashi Cruise is a famous local activity. Lake Ashi is the heart of Hakone tourism, located west of Hakone Town at the southern foot of Mount Komagatake. The lake covers 690 hectares with a depth of 723 meters and a shoreline of 17.5 km. Formed over 4,000 years ago by volcanic activity, it is a crater lake shaped by water erosion. Lake Ashi is backed by Mount Fuji, creating stunning lake-mountain vistas that change with the seasons. The lakeside trails are lined with lush pines and cedars, offering serene scenery. The lake teems with black bass and trout, making it a popular spot for Japanese visitors to enjoy boating, fishing, and swimming. In May, Lake Ashi is surrounded by fresh greenery with crystal-clear waters. From the southern shore, you can see Mount Fuji to the north. The eastern shore features mountains and pirate cruise ships, which have become iconic sights on Lake Ashi.Hakone · 7.7km from downtown
Odawara Castle
Odawara Castle in the center of Odawara was the residence of the Hojo clan, the princes who dominated the Kanto region during the Warring States Period. Built in 1495, Odawara Castle has served as the political center of the southern Kanto region for nearly a hundred years. In 1590, Toyotomi Hideyoshi obtained the right to rule over most of Japan and began to actively attack the unwilling Hojo clan (known as the Odawara Conquest). His relationship with Odawara Castle has since ended. After entering the Edo period of the Tokugawa shogunate, Odawara Castle was located between Tokyo, Hakone, and the Izu Peninsula. It was an important road between Edo and Kyoto, and its strategic position was very important. Tokugawa Ieyasu appointed his confidant, Tadashi Okubo, as the castle lord to protect the safety of the Edo area. After Okubo Tadashi took office, he built many more castles and strengthened protective measures. The castle that you see now was restored in 1960. The 60-meter-high castle tower overlooks the Boso Peninsula and the Izu Peninsula. There are permanent exhibitions inside the castle tower, displaying various materials related to the history of Odawara.Odawara · 4.7km from Hakone
Narukawa Art Museum
Located on the shore of Lake Ashino in Hakone, the Narikawa Museum of Art opened in April 1988. The collections in the museum are mainly modern Japanese paintings, with more than 4,000 pieces, which are still increasing. Among them, there are more than 150 representative works of the painter Yamamoto Yasuto, who has won the Medal of Culture, as the core, and more than 40 works (including sketches) of Hirayama Ikuo are collected at the same time. Hori Fumiko, Oka Nobutaka, Makino, Sekiguchi Yukai, Yoshida Yoshihiko, Mauri Takehiko, Hiraiwa Hirohiko, Okazaki Tadao, Kobayashi Masaru, Maemoto Toshihiko, Ushio Takeshi, Yanagisawa Masato and others have the largest collection of works in Japan . In addition, Morita Rieko, Ishimoto Masaaki, Nakano Yoshiyuki, Hiramatsu Reiji, Kimura Keigo, Naito Goro, Yatani Nagaji, Yoshida Ta, and others have one of the largest collections of works in Japan. About 100 pieces are displayed in the permanent exhibition, and the collections are displayed in rotation according to the seasons. Between viewing the works, you can walk outside through the glass door in the front of the museum, stroll through the garden, and enjoy the beautiful view of Hakone.Hakone · 7.8km from downtown
Mount Fuji
Mount Fuji, which means "volcano" in Japanese, spans Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures. This mountain, regarded as the "Holy Mt." by the Japanese, has been dormant since its eruption in 1707. This dormant volcano is a symbol of Japan. Of course, if you want to experience the natural scenery of Mt. Fuji and its surroundings up close, the Fuji Five Lakes area under the northern mountain of Mt. Fuji is a good choice. The reflection of Mt. Fuji in Kawaguchi Lake is a very classic scene, it is worth seeing, the nearby Oshino Hachi The sea is also famous. Peace Park in the southeast is a good choice for viewing Mount Fuji. On a sunny day and there is no cloud cover, you can clearly see the conical peak of Mount Fuji. In autumn and winter, you can also see the snow on the top of the mountain, which is particularly beautiful. Every year from mid-September to mid-October, the top of Mount Fuji begins to snow, and it will not melt until around June of the following year, and the residual snow can even be seen in mid-July. You can climb Mount Fuji in July and August, and the mountain will be closed in other seasons. There are four main mountain climbing entrances on Mount Fuji, namely Fujinomiyaguchi, Sugoguchi, Gotembaguchi, and Fujiyoshida (Kawaguchiko) entrance. The first three are all in Shizuoka Prefecture. It is divided into 10 stages from the foot of the mountain to the top of the mountain. Each stage is called a "station", and there is a place for tourists to rest. Most tourists take the bus from Lake Kawaguchi to the fifth station of Mount Fuji on the middle of the mountain, and then start from here. mountaineering. Climbing to the top of Mount Fuji, you can see a beautiful volcanic lake formed by two craters, surrounded by 8 peaks. Along the crater tour, there is a weather station, which is the commanding height of Japan. You may wish to take a group photo. There are two shrines, namely Kusushi Shrine and Sengen Shrine. There is also a post office on the top of the mountain, where you can send a postcard to friends and relatives. . In addition, watching the sunrise on Mount Fuji will be an unforgettable and beautiful experience. In addition to Mount Fuji itself, the scenery around the mountain is also very good. There are caves left after the volcanic eruption at the northern foot of the mountain, with various shapes and shapes, and some of them will continue to exhale. Among them, the walls of the Fuyue Feng Cave are covered with stalactite-like icicles, which are called "Wannianxue". The southern foothills is a vast plateau pasture with beautiful scenery all year round, and there are many places for leisure activities, such as camping, swimming and fishing in summer, and skiing and skating in winter.Fujinomiya · 37.3km from Hakone
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What travellers say about Hakone
Noodlenoodle23 July 2026
5.0
The open-air museum is a unique place with many art pieces and statues to enjoy. It is an interesting and fun place to visit.
The Hakone Open-Air Museum
Anonymous user14 June 2026
5.0
Great ropeway ride. Safe and fast. Long queue over weekend.
Hakone Ropeway
MiAmore214 June 2026
5.0
It’s a fun experience. You get to see the Torii gate from afar.
Hakone Sightseeing Cruise
sAviOr_075 May 2026
4.0
Lake Ashi is beautiful. This time, I saw Mount Fuji every day. The blue sky and white clouds offered a distant view of Mount Fuji, and I could also see the Hakone Shrine floating on the water. According to the introduction, Lake Ashi is the most beautiful crater lake in Hakone.
Lake Ashi
_TI***j016 April 2025
4.0
smoke and gas , the place is heating, that's why habe such great onsen there , must go to have a look and experience for this .
Owakudani
_FB***9926 October 2022
4.0
I've been here last autumn season and I really love the place.
Hakone Shrine
_TS＊＊＊84 March 2025
4.0
the lake offers the legendary boat trip , the famous lake ride is good and relaxing, and you can view through lakeside, enjoy
Lake Ashi Cruise
JY202012 August 2026
4.0
The castle itself is pretty small and unimpressive. The flower display in the garden is quite a nice view but not the blooming season yet
Odawara Castle
飞奔的企鹅552725 October 2024
5.0
It is right next to the Moto-Hakone Port and is definitely worth a visit. There are escalators up the mountain, which is a great angle to view Mount Fuji and Lake Ashi Bird's Nest in the city. There are also a variety of gem artworks and art exhibitions in the museum.
Narukawa Art Museum
michelle teoh17 August 2026
5.0
It’s very nice. Very scenic and pretty. I went there during last winter with friends. And trust me, whn you reach there, your first impression will be “wow”!!! The mount is fully covered w snow, and it looks so pretty. It’s definitely worth a visit .
Mount Fuji
