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Places in Hakone
Browse 26 photo-backed places to visit in Hakone.
Hakone Open-Air Museum
Hakone, Japan
Set against the lush mountains of Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, the Hakone Open-Air Museum harmoniously blends world-class modern sculpture with breathtaking natural landscapes.
Owakudani
Hakone, Japan
Experience Hakone's dramatic volcanic landscape at Owakudani, an active geothermal valley famous for billowing sulfuric steam, panoramic Mount Fuji views, and longevity-granting black eggs.
Amazake-chaya Teahouse
Hakone, Japan
Step back into Edo-era Japan at this historic 400-year-old thatched-roof teahouse, famous for its naturally sweet fermented rice drink and freshly grilled mochi.
Hakone Checkpoint
Hakone, Japan
Step back into the samurai era at this meticulously reconstructed Edo-period toll barrier along the historic Tōkaidō road.
Hakone Venetian Glass Museum (Glass Forest)
Hakone, Japan
Set amid Hakone's lush mountain scenery, this enchanting museum showcases one of the world's finest collections of historic and contemporary Venetian glass outside Europe.
Moto-Hakone Stone Buddhas
Hakone, Japan
Tucked along the historic mountain passes of Hakone, these 700-year-old medieval stone Buddhas and funerary pagodas were carved directly into volcanic rock to protect weary pilgrims.
Hakone Shrine
Hakone, Japan
Tucked into the dense cedar forests along the tranquil shores of Lake Ashi, Hakone Shrine is celebrated for its mystical woodland setting and iconic floating vermilion torii gate.
POLA Museum of Art
Hakone, Japan
Nestled within the lush forests of Hakone, the POLA Museum of Art showcases an extraordinary collection of Western Impressionist masterpieces and modern Japanese works in a striking glass pavilion.
Okada Museum of Art
Hakone, Japan
Immerse yourself in centuries of East Asian masterworks housed in a stunning, modern museum nestled among Hakone’s scenic hills.
Enoura Observatory
Hakone, Japan
Perched on the coastal hills overlooking Sagami Bay, Enoura Observatory is a breathtaking outdoor art complex where visionary architecture and contemporary installations align harmoniously with the sun and nature.
Narukawa Art Museum
Hakone, Japan
Perched above Lake Ashi, the Narukawa Art Museum showcases an exceptional collection of modern nihonga paintings alongside spectacular panoramic views.
Hakone Ropeway
Hakone, Japan
Soar high above steaming volcanic vents and lush mountain landscapes on this iconic aerial lift connecting Sounzan to the scenic shores of Lake Ashi.
Hakone Tozan Railway
Hakone, Japan
Climb through lush forested valleys and across dramatic bridges aboard Japan's oldest scenic mountain railway.
Choanji Temple
Hakone, Japan
Tucked at the foot of a wooded hillside in Sengokuhara, Choanji Temple is a tranquil Zen sanctuary renowned for hundreds of expressive stone rakan statues scattered through its mossy grounds.
Hakone Botanical Garden of Wetlands
Hakone, Japan
Wander scenic boardwalks through lush marshlands showcasing over 1,700 native Japanese wetland and alpine plant species at this serene highland botanical garden.
Odawara Castle
Hakone, Japan
Standing as the historic gateway to Hakone, Odawara Castle is a magnificent reconstructed stronghold steeped in dramatic samurai history.
Hakone Museum of Art
Hakone, Japan
Immerse yourself in centuries of Japanese ceramics nestled beside a tranquil, world-renowned moss garden in scenic Gora.
Hakone Detached Palace
Hakone, Japan
Perched along the scenic shores of Lake Ashi, this historic former imperial retreat offers tranquil garden trails and breathtaking views of Mount Fuji.
Sengokuhara Pampas Grass Field
Hakone, Japan
Walk through endless rolling waves of tall susuki grass blanketed across the picturesque slopes of Mount Hakone.
Old Tokaido and Hakone Checkpoint
Hakone, Japan
Step back into the Edo Period along the historic Old Tokaido highway, where the faithfully reconstructed Hakone Checkpoint once strictly monitored travelers journeying between Kyoto and Tokyo.
Gotemba Premium Outlets
Hakone, Japan
Shop hundreds of international and Japanese brands against the dramatic backdrop of Mount Fuji at Japan’s premier open-air outlet mall.
Gora Park
Hakone, Japan
Perched on the scenic hillside above Gora Station, Gora Park is a charming Western-style landscape park offering vibrant floral displays and serene mountain views.
Lake Ashi
Hakone, Japan
Framed by lush forests and steaming hot spring towns, Lake Ashi is a serene caldera lake famous for its postcard-perfect views of Mount Fuji across tranquil waters.
Hakone Box Burger
Hakone, Japan
Savor juicy gourmet burgers made with premium local Ashigara beef alongside handcrafted milkshakes and specialty coffee.
Pan-no-mimi
Hakone, Japan
Indulge in hearty, inventive comfort food at Pan-no-mimi, a cozy Hakone eatery famous for its piping-hot seafood bread gratin.
Hakone Kowakien Yunessun
Hakone, Japan
Hakone's quirkiest hot spring theme park invites visitors to soak in bizarre novelty pools filled with real red wine, coffee, green tea, and even ramen broth.
