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

Nakazawa Sake Brewery has crafted Japanese sake for more than 200 years

Japanese Sake Breweries Tour in the Countryside of Kanagawa

฿1,032
per adult
Japanese Sake Breweries Tour in the Countryside of Kanagawa
Hakone&Mt. Fuji Day Trip: Ropeway, Owakudani, Oshino Hakkai

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

฿1,614
per adult
Hakone&Mt. Fuji Day Trip: Ropeway, Owakudani, Oshino Hakkai
Amazake Chaya

Hike Hakone Hachiri

฿7,206
per adult
Hike Hakone Hachiri
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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 ฿6,585 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿6,585
per night
24 Aug - 25 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (923 reviews)
"Excellent stay at The Prince. The hotel has little extra touches that make this a luxurious stay. The onsen is lovely with a great range of toiletries and The Lakeside Grill serves a delicious buffet dinner. Due to the location we opted against the Hakone loop with tons of tourists instead we did ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 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 ฿5,022 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿5,022
per night
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Stay at this ryokan in Hakone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Lake Ashi and Gotemba Premium Outlets are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (233 reviews)
"This Ryokan was a bit far from the main"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

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

Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori（ORIX HOTELS & RESORTS）

3.5 out of 5
160 Motohakone Togendai Hakone Kanagawa-ken
The price is ฿10,002 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
฿10,002
per night
25 Aug - 26 Aug
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)
"Food, Onsen."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 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 ฿15,892 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿15,892
per night
2 Aug - 3 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! (399 reviews)
"Overall, we had a great stay at this hotel in Hakone and would probably choose it again if we return. The only real downside is that there is no on-site staff. There is no one to receive or store your luggage before check-in, and the entire check-in process is done through a video call using a device ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026

RakutenSTAY FUJIMITERRACE HakoneAshinoko
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 ฿6,664 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
฿6,664
per night
30 Jul - 31 Jul
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! (362 reviews)
"Beautiful landscaping and backyard, big rooms. Very pleasant."

Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026

Hotel de Yama, Hakone Lake Side
Ryuguden

Ryuguden

4 out of 5
139 Motohakone Hakone Kanagawa
The price is ฿17,986 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
฿17,986
per night
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! (303 reviews)
"We had an amazing stay at Ryuguden in Hakone as a couple. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel truly welcome with their exceptional hospitality and attention to detail. The Staff was amazing! The location is breathtaking, with stunning views of Lake Ashi and the surrounding mountains, ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

Ryuguden
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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 Toy Museum and Hakone Hot Springs.

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.

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