Motohakone Travel Guide

Hakone

Ashigarashimo featuring railway items
Ashigarashimo
Ashigarashimo
Motohakone
Hakone Shrine

Popular places to visit

Hakone Shrine featuring a temple or place of worship as well as a small group of people

Hakone Shrine

4/5(14 reviews)

Walk up a cedar-lined path dotted with lanterns to see Hakone’s most famous Shinto shrine, standing between the shores of Lake Ashi and the peak of Mount Hakone.

Hakone Shrine
Ōwakudani

Ōwakudani

4/5(5 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Ōwakudani and enjoy the hot springs during your trip to Hakone. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this culturally rich area.

Ōwakudani
Hakone Komagatake Ropeway

Hakone Komagatake Ropeway

Learn about the local history of Hakone when you take a trip to Hakone Komagatake Ropeway. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

Hakone Komagatake Ropeway
Hakone-en Aquarium

Hakone-en Aquarium

Take the family to visit the sea life at Hakone-en Aquarium during your holiday to Hakone. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this relaxing area.

Hakone-en Aquarium
Narukawa Art Museum

Narukawa Art Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Narukawa Art Museum during your travels in Hakone. Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area.

Narukawa Art Museum

Kuzuryu Shrine

Learn about the local history of Hakone with a stop at Kuzuryu Shrine. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area.

Kuzuryu Shrine

Things to do

Private Customizable Tour in Hakone

Private Customizable Tour in Hakone

Rp9.344.304
per traveller
Private Customizable Tour in Hakone
Hakone Hot Springs, Volcano & Pirate Ship Cruise from Tokyo

Relax in Hakone’s Best Hot Springs & Mt. Fuji Views Day Trip

Rp9.337.612
per traveller
Relax in Hakone’s Best Hot Springs & Mt. Fuji Views Day Trip
Hakone one-day tour with views and Onsen hot spring!

Hakone one-day tour with views and Onsen hot spring!

Rp6.084.659
per adult
Hakone one-day tour with views and Onsen hot spring!
Sengokuhara Pampas Grass Field in autumn

Easygoing Nature Walk in Hakone Tour

Rp817.785
per adult
Easygoing Nature Walk in Hakone Tour
Half Day Forest Bathing in Hakone Geopark

Hike Japan Heritage Hakone Hachiri (Half Day)

Rp4.088.924
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hike Japan Heritage Hakone Hachiri (Half Day)
Private Fuji Hakone Tour Charter with English Speaking Driver

Private Fuji Hakone Tour Charter with English Speaking Driver

Rp11.116.205
per traveller
Private Fuji Hakone Tour Charter with English Speaking Driver
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Top hotels in Motohakone

Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori
Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori
3.5 out of 5
160 Motohakone Togendai, Ashigarashimo-gun, Hakone, Kanagawa-ken
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Hakone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and hot springs on-site. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,247 reviews)
Lovely stay
"Hanaori was beautiful and fun! Onsen was so relaxing and pleasant, food was delicious, and the town was kawaii!"

Reviewed on 12 Apr 2025

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Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori
YuYu Hakone - Private Open Air Onsen Usage Guaranteed
YuYu Hakone - Private Open Air Onsen Usage Guaranteed
3 out of 5
Motohakone 159-22, Hakone, Kanagawa
The price is Rp1.904.677 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
Rp1.904.677
Rp2.095.145 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 3-star ryokan in Hakone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Lake Ashi and Hakone Kowakien Yunessun are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (73 reviews)
"The water had a wierd smell, the onsen was boiling hot to the point where we couldn't tolerate it, and the food was not good. All 3 of us got food poisoning from the "traditional Japanese breakfast " they served"

Reviewed on 2 Apr 2025

YuYu Hakone - Private Open Air Onsen Usage Guaranteed
HESTA Hakone
HESTA Hakone
2.5 out of 5
Motohakone 159-205, Hakone-cho, Hakone, Kanagawa
Stay at this guesthouse in Hakone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and slippers. Popular attractions Lake Ashi and Hakone Kowakien Yunessun are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (109 reviews)
"Enjoyed staying here! Quiet and comfortable. I think it would be a lot easier to get around if stayed in Gora though. Also didn’t realize it was a shared bath (no shower/bath in room) but it was nice. There is also an additional fee you have to pay at the property for the bath (hot springs)."

Reviewed on 14 Apr 2025

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HESTA Hakone
The Prince Hakone Lake Ashinoko
The Prince Hakone Lake Ashinoko
4 out of 5
144 Moto-hakone, Hakone, Kanagawa-ken
The price is Rp3.796.069 per night from 7 May to 8 May
Rp3.796.069
Rp4.628.601 total
includes taxes & fees
7 May - 8 May
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Hakone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (738 reviews)
"We loved the location and the ability to see Mt. Fuji in the early morning. Our favorite was the outdoor onsen. It was AMAZING!!!"

Reviewed on 4 Apr 2025

The Prince Hakone Lake Ashinoko
RakutenSTAY FUJIMITERRACE HakoneAshinoko
RakutenSTAY FUJIMITERRACE HakoneAshinoko
4 out of 5
Mitsutani 2-2, Hakone, Kanagawa
The price is Rp6.314.270 per night from 8 May to 9 May
Rp6.314.270
Rp6.980.895 total
includes taxes & fees
8 May - 9 May
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Hakone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and furnished balconies. Popular attractions Lake Ashi and Hakone Kowakien Yunessun ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (157 reviews)
"The view from the room is absolutely unbeatable. The room facilities are also amazing."

Reviewed on 13 Apr 2025

RakutenSTAY FUJIMITERRACE HakoneAshinoko
Ryuguden
Ryuguden
4 out of 5
139 Motohakone, Hakone, Kanagawa-ken
The price is Rp10.314.595 per night from 8 May to 9 May
Rp10.314.595
Rp11.381.206 total
includes taxes & fees
8 May - 9 May
Stay at this 4-star spa ryokan in Hakone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Lake Ashi and Hakone Kowakien Yunessun are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (251 reviews)
"We loved the hotel and the peace that you feel staying there; the outside onsen is a dream, and the view of Fuji-san is unbelievable. The dinning experience couldn't be better, each day was a different surprise, we loved our host called Ran, she was a trainee there, but to be honest she gave us the ..."

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Motohakone

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Ashinoyu

4/5(1 area review)

Visitors to Ashinoyu like its restaurants and golf courses, and Hakone Yunohana Golf Course is a sight worth a stop.

Ashinoyu
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Kowakudani

While you're in Kowakudani, take in top sights like Chisuji Falls and jump on the metro at Kowakidani Station to see more of the city.

Kowakudani
Hakone Open Air Museum showing a statue or sculpture and a monument as well as an individual female

Ninohira

If you're spending some time in Ninohira, Hakone Kowakien Yunessun and Hakone Open Air Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Ninohira
Gora featuring signage and street scenes

Gora

4/5(17 area reviews)

Gora is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Hakone Gora Park and Hakone Museum of Art while in the area.

Gora
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Hakajuku

While visiting Hakajuku, you might make a stop by sights like Hakone Stone‐Paved Road and Hiryu Falls.

Hakajuku
Hakone showing a gondola

Sengokuhara

Unique features of Sengokuhara include the hot springs and mountain views. Make a stop by Sengokuhara Susuki Prairie or Sengokuhara Onsen while you're exploring the area.

Sengokuhara

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