Motohakone Travel Guide

Hakone

Ashigarashimo featuring railway items
Ashigarashimo
Ashigarashimo
Motohakone
Hakone Shrine

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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 hot springs 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 mountain views in this relaxing area.

Narukawa Art Museum

Kuzuryu Shrine

After visiting Kuzuryu Shrine, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hakone. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

Kuzuryu Shrine

Things to do

Odawara: Odawara Castle Tenshukaku Entrance Ticket

Odawara: Odawara Castle Tenshukaku Entrance Ticket

฿110
per adult
Odawara: Odawara Castle Tenshukaku Entrance Ticket
Mt. Fuji and Hakone 1-Day Bus Tour [Return w/ Shinkansen]

Mt Fuji and Hakone 1-Day Bus Tour Return by Shinkansen

฿4,325
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mt Fuji and Hakone 1-Day Bus Tour Return by Shinkansen
Sengokuhara Pampas Grass Field in autumn

Easygoing Nature Walk in Hakone Tour

฿1,514
per adult
Easygoing Nature Walk in Hakone Tour
Tokyo Mount Fuji and Hakone Highlights Small Group Day Trip

Tokyo Mount Fuji and Hakone Highlights Small Group Day Trip

฿3,066
per adult
Tokyo Mount Fuji and Hakone Highlights Small Group Day Trip
Mt. Fuji and Hakone Day Trip From Tokyo with Bullet Train Option

Mt. Fuji and Hakone Day Trip From Tokyo with Bullet Train Option

฿4,057
per adult
Mt. Fuji and Hakone Day Trip From Tokyo with Bullet Train Option
Mt.Fuji & Lake Ash

Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bus 1 Day from Tokyo

฿5,081
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bus 1 Day from Tokyo
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Top hotels in Motohakone

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 ฿2,855 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
฿2,855
฿3,140 total
21 Oct - 22 Oct
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (129 reviews)
"Great spa....onsen."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

YuYu Hakone - Private Open Air Onsen Usage Guaranteed
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,317 reviews)
"Beautiful lobby with breath taking views of Lake Ashi, with modern amenities and plenty of Japanese touche. Free shuttle bus to Odarwa station and the fact Hakone ropeway and Pirate ship is only 5mins walk away. There’s coffee in the lobby and ice tea to settle in when you arrive. The onsen is great ..."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

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Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori
The Prince Hakone Lake Ashinoko

The Prince Hakone Lake Ashinoko

4 out of 5
144 Moto-hakone, Hakone, Kanagawa-ken
The price is ฿7,413 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
฿7,413
฿9,443 total
13 Nov - 14 Nov
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! (803 reviews)
"Wish we had arrived earlier in the day to explore around the lake."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

The Prince Hakone Lake Ashinoko
RakutenSTAY FUJIMITERRACE HakoneAshinoko

RakutenSTAY FUJIMITERRACE HakoneAshinoko

4 out of 5
Mitsutani 2-2, Hakone, Kanagawa
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! (256 reviews)
"The property, view, and surrounding area are unbeatable. We will be recommending to anyone we know who will be visiting the area. If we ever come back to Hakone, we will 100% stay here again."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

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RakutenSTAY FUJIMITERRACE HakoneAshinoko
Ryuguden

Ryuguden

4 out of 5
139 Motohakone, Hakone, Kanagawa-ken
The price is ฿12,356 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
฿12,356
฿13,657 total
21 Oct - 22 Oct
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! (268 reviews)
"What a great hotel/rycon. I wanted to experience a traditional Japanese inn. This is it. From my arrival to leaving the staff did a wonderful job making me comfortable and welcome. Kiseke dinner was notable with six courses or more of Japanese meals. Service was as good as it gets best I’ve ever ..."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Ryuguden
Hotel de Yama, Hakone Lake Side

Hotel de Yama, Hakone Lake Side

3.5 out of 5
80 Motohakone, Hakone, Kanagawa-ken
The price is ฿7,850 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
฿7,850
฿8,701 total
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (303 reviews)
"Unmatched location, all rooms look over the stunning 1930’s garden and magnificent mountains and lake, no bad views! The hotel exudes old world charm, and while some may find this ‘dated’ we found it delightful. The Franco-Japanese -Deco blend carries through to cuisine and 2 fantastic restaurants ..."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Hotel de Yama, Hakone Lake Side
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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 Ōwakudani 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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