Hakone

Kanagawa Prefecture • Japan

75°F

High: 75°F / Low: 75°F

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Little Prince Museum in Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture

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Little Prince Museum

		Hakone, 

	Kanagawa Prefecture

Lake Ashi in Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture

 Nature, Parks, & Gardens
Lake Ashi

		Hakone, 

	Kanagawa Prefecture

Owakudani Information Center in Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture

 
Owakudani Information Center

		Hakone, 

	Kanagawa Prefecture

The Hakone Open-Air Museum in Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture

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The Hakone Open-Air Museum

		Hakone, 

	Kanagawa Prefecture

Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park in Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture

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Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park

		Hakone, 

	Kanagawa Prefecture

Pola Museum of Art in Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture

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Pola Museum of Art

		Hakone, 

	Kanagawa Prefecture

Narukawa Art Museum in Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture

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Narukawa Art Museum

		Hakone, 

	Kanagawa Prefecture

Epic travel experiences

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$198

5.00 (61 reviews)

Hike Japan Heritage Hakone Hachiri with certified mountain guide

You will hike around 8km in this trip and visit Lake Ashi, the Hachiri heritage path, Yamanaka Castle Ruins, Genbe River. The transportation between the sites is either on foot or by local bus. The guide will give you background of this historical part of Japan. You will traverse the Hakone Mountain like Edo period travellers and see Mt Fuji from different angles while you walk if weather permits. Hakone Hachiri is a Japan Heritage where you can experience how people traveled during Edo period (17th century). It is a part of the Old Tokaido Highway including the steep slope of Hakone mountains. Our Hakone Hachiri tour starts from Hakone Yumoto. We hike and take the bus to visit Amasake Tea House and walk on the cobble stone path to Lake Ashi where we will see the lake, Mt Fuji and the Torii gate of Hakone Shrine. After lunch near the Hakone Checkpoint, we take a bus to skip the temporally closed part and then resume the walk towards Mishima. Mishima Station is our ending point.

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$225

5.00 (52 reviews)

Hike Hakone Hachiri

Hike a section of the ancient forest-clad Tokaido Highway that links Tokyo with former capitals Kyoto and Osaka. Experience Amazake Chaya, one of the few remaining of hundreds of teahouses that lined the old Tokaido, Cedar Avenue with towering 400 year-old Japanese cedar patrolling both sides of the trail, and stunning views of Mt Fuji (weather permitting) from Yamanaka Castle Ruins, and more. Hakone Hachiri has been declared a Japan Heritage Area. Allow our guide to immerse you in the history, culture, and natural heritage of this ancient route.

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$165

5.00 (34 reviews)

Traverse Outer Rim of Hakone Caldera and Enjoy Onsen Hiking Tour

This tour involves 4–5 hours of hiking in Hakone (about 8–9 km), so guests need good fitness. You will traverse part of the outer rim of the Hakone caldera, with possible views of Lake Ashi, the Pacific Ocean and Mt Fuji when the weather is clear. After descending toward Sengokuhara, the day finishes with lunch and an onsen. The ascent takes about 90 minutes and gains roughly 500 metres. The ridge walk continues for about 2.5 hours through bamboo grass and seasonal scenery before descending to Togendai. Travel from Hakone-Yumoto to the trailhead is by local bus. The bus fare, lunch and onsen admission are not included in the Viator tour price.

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$143

5.00 (27 reviews)

Hike Japan Heritage Hakone Hachiri (Half Day)

You will hike 2-3 hours along the old Tokaido highway some on cobbled paths and some on forest trails between Hakone Yumoto and Lake Ashi. Some part of this path is off-the-beaten track and we normally have the forest for ourselves. This part of the Hachiri has the best preserved cobbled path and more primitive forests. You will hike past the wood crafting village of Hakone - Hatajuku and we skip the steepest part of the trail by bus and reach a teahouse that has a history of 400 years. After an energising amasake, we will continue our hike to Lake Ashi where if you are lucky, you can have a picture with Mt Fuji and the lake view. The Hakone checkpoint is our last stop where you will understand the significance of Hakone in the history of Japan. At the end of the tour, you can then catch a bus or a ferry (pirate ship) to your next destination at around 1pm.

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$39

5.00 (17 reviews)

Easygoing Nature Walk in Hakone Tour

The tour I‘m offering is basically for nature-loving guests. The guests will walk around relatively flat areas as opposed to hiking steep mountains, so the guests can spend more time in appreciating the nature of Hakone with a certified professional nature guide. The nature in Hakone is very unique in its creatures and geological aspects. The guests will meet wild plants of the season some of which are endemic only this part of Japan and the world. Also, the guests will spot resident and migratory wild birds, insects, local fish, and if lucky mammals such as weasels, deer, foxes, raccoon dogs, and so on. During the tour, the guests are suggested to use binoculars that the guide will bring for each guest during the tour as it is very handy to spot creatures and see far-off landscapes for the unique geological features of Hakone. The tour will stimulate your sense of wonder as the nature in Hakone is much different from whererver you come from. Let's enjoy the nature in Hakone together!

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$60

5.00 (13 reviews)

2 Hour Onsen Calligraphy Experience

Experience Japanese calligraphy using real onsen water in a peaceful ryokan setting. Write on traditional paper or a Japanese hand fan, and take home your one-of-a-kind creation. Relax and connect with the spirit of Hakone through this soothing cultural experience.

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$362

5.00

Hakone in 1 Day by Private Car with Licensed Guide

This is the ideal tour for travelers wanting to discover Hakone's highlights efficiently in a private vehicle accompanied by a government-licensed and experienced English-speaking guide! Join us to visit the beautiful mountain resort town of Hakone. Nestled in the mountains, Hakone is a place of natural and artistic wonders. Visit Owakudani to see the ever-rising sulfurous gasses from the active volcano that provides heat to the many hot springs nearby. Try the area’s famous black-boiled eggs; turned black and infused with the minerals from the spring. Ride the ropeway down the mountain to Lake Ashinoko for a beautiful view of Mount Fuji. Sail across the lake to visit the Torii gate by the Kuzuryu shrine to the area’s 9-headed dragon deity. If you are an art fan, try visiting one of the many art museums in Hakone.

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$129

5.00

Hakone Old Tokaido Road Hiking Tour to Hakone Shrine

This guided hiking tour explores the preserved sections of the Old Tokaido Road, once used by travelers, samurai, and feudal lords during the Edo period. The tour includes a stop at Hatajuku, a village famous for Yosegi Zaiku, Hakone's traditional marquetry craft. On the way, you'll enjoy a rest at the historic Amasake Chaya teahouse that has been in business for about 400 years. At Moto-Hakone, you see magnificent view of Lake Ashi and Mt. Fuji if weather permits. The tour ends with a visit to the serene Hakone Shrine, surrounded by nature and featuring the iconic Torii gate in the lake. The hiking route is in the Japan Heritage site as various cultural assets remain along the Old Tokaido Road. As part of the hiking route involves uphill sections, hiking appropriate shoes and clothing are recommended. This tour is ideal for travelers who want to walk japan's ancient trails and feel history while walking.

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$132

5.00

Hakone Valley Hike, Forest Bathing and Wagashi shop (Half-day)

The Serene Escape: A Nature-Filled Perfect Day Trip from Tokyo Escape the city buzz on this tranquil walking tour in Hakone — the perfect day trip from Tokyo for those seeking peace. Stroll along shaded riverside trails, surrounded by lush greenery and the soothing sound of flowing water. After meeting up at Hakone Yumoto, we take a short bus ride to the trailhead, then we descend into a hidden valley with stunning photography spots, where your guide will offer refreshing drinks during a relaxing rest stop. This is the ideal place for Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing). Breathe the fresh air, listen to the river, and watch sunlight filter through the leaves. No sightseeing rush—just pure relaxation. The scenic 3km loop takes 1.5 hours at a relaxed pace. Cap off your escape with afternoon tea at a confectionary perfecting Japanese sweets for over a century. Chat with the owner and taste his handmade snacks—a sweet ending to a perfectly balanced day.

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$129

5.00

Supreme Sencha: Tea Ceremony & Making Experience in Hakone

Sencha-do is a tea ceremony that does not use powdered green tea. In sencha-do, tea is carefully brewed by infusing green tea leaves. In this workshop, you will first observe the tea ceremony to understand the atmosphere and its culture. Japanese sweets will also be served, so please enjoy the moment. After observing the ceremony, you can actually use a tea utensil to brew tea. Hope you will be surprised and discover something new about the taste of tea brewed yourself. You can also compare the taste with your friends and family.

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