Motohakone Travel Guide

Hakone

A mountain with a snow-capped peak, a body of water, and a traditional Japanese torii gate.
A rocky terrain with a steam vent, a wooden signpost with Japanese characters, and a mountainous backdrop.
A traditional Japanese torii gate surrounded by lush greenery and a stone staircase leading up to a shrine.
A traditional Japanese temple with a red entrance, stone lanterns, and a forested hillside in the background.
A red torii gate in a foggy setting with a stone path leading through it.

Stay near popular Motohakone attractions

A red torii gate at the entrance of a forested area with stone steps leading up to it.

Hakone Shrine

8.8/10 (835 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.
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Things to do

Hakone&Mt. Fuji Day Trip: Ropeway, Owakudani, Oshino Hakkai

Hakone&Mt. Fuji Day Trip: Ropeway, Owakudani, Oshino Hakkai

฿1,639
per adult
Hakone&Mt. Fuji Day Trip: Ropeway, Owakudani, Oshino Hakkai
Tour Bus

From Lake Kawaguchiko: One Way Bus Transfer to Hakone Area

฿1,882
per adult
From Lake Kawaguchiko: One Way Bus Transfer to Hakone Area
Amazake Chaya

Hike Hakone Hachiri

฿7,346
per adult
Hike Hakone Hachiri
Mt. Fuji and Hakone Day Trip From Tokyo with Bullet Train Option

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

฿3,106
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Mt. Fuji and Hakone Day Trip From Tokyo with Bullet Train Option
Lake Kawaguchi : Half day Private Tour with local guide

Lake Kawaguchi : Half day Private Tour with local guide

฿2,309
per adult
Lake Kawaguchi : Half day Private Tour with local guide
Hakone 8 hour Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Hakone Full-Day Customized Private Tour with Licensed Guide

฿11,124
per adult
Hakone Full-Day Customized Private Tour with Licensed Guide
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Top hotels in Motohakone

The Prince Hakone Lake Ashinoko

The Prince Hakone Lake Ashinoko

4 out of 5
144 Moto-hakone Hakone Kanagawa-ken
The price is ฿5,525 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
฿5,525
฿7,052 total
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Stay at this 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 attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (933 reviews)
"Amazing place to stay at. Quiet,"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

The Prince Hakone Lake Ashinoko
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 ฿2,127 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
฿2,127
฿2,340 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Stay at this ryokan in Hakone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Lake Ashi and Hakone Kowakien Yunessun are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (241 reviews)
"Place was very clean that private onsen was nice and the rooms were very clean . Friendly staff"

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

YuYu Hakone - Private Open Air Onsen Usage Guaranteed
Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori（ORIX HOTELS & RESORTS）

Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori（ORIX HOTELS & RESORTS）

4 out of 5
160 Motohakone Togendai Hakone Kanagawa-ken
The price is ฿7,645 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿7,645
฿8,472 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Stay at this 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 reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,377 reviews)
"Great location to start the Hakone Loop!"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori（ORIX HOTELS & RESORTS）
RakutenSTAY FUJIMITERRACE HakoneAshinoko

RakutenSTAY FUJIMITERRACE HakoneAshinoko

4 out of 5
Mitsutani 2-2 Hakone Kanagawa
The price is ฿12,765 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
฿12,765
฿14,104 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Stay at this aparthotel in Hakone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and furnished balconies. Popular attractions Lake Ashi and Hakone Shrine are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (409 reviews)
"No in person staff available at the hotel. Very inconvenient. You can’t leave your luggage at the hotel before 3:00PM. Great hotel with an amazing view but very expensive and not worth it"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

RakutenSTAY FUJIMITERRACE HakoneAshinoko
Ryuguden

Ryuguden

4 out of 5
139 Motohakone Hakone Kanagawa
The price is ฿19,630 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
฿19,630
฿21,656 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Stay at this golf ryokan in Hakone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Lake Ashi and Hakone Shrine are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (309 reviews)
"Lovely spa hotel with amazing views . Traditional dinner and breakfast were delicious."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

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 ฿6,497 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿6,497
฿7,209 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Stay at this 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 attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (369 reviews)
"Beautiful landscaping and backyard, big rooms. Very pleasant."

Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026

Hotel de Yama, Hakone Lake Side
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Where to stay in Motohakone

Find the best Motohakone areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A blue cable car suspended over a mountainous landscape with a town below.

Gora

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

A snow-capped mountain, a lake, and a building on a hill.
Photo by Alessandra Lacerda
Open Photo by Alessandra Lacerda

Yumoto

While visiting Yumoto, you might make a stop by sights like Hakone Hot Springs and Tenzan Onsen.

A traditional building with a garden, a bridge, and a river.
Photo by Flow in edgewise
Open Photo by Flow in edgewise

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.

A traditional Japanese onsen with large rocks and a wooden building in the background.

Ninohira

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

A wooden signpost with Japanese characters and a number '5' in a forested area.

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.

Motohakone Travel Guide