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

฿1,614
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
Tour Bus

From Hakone: One Way Bus Transfer to Lake Kawaguchiko

฿1,882
per adult
From Hakone: One Way Bus Transfer to Lake Kawaguchiko
Tokyo: Mt. Fuji Cruise & Hakone Ropeway Day Trip by Bus

Tokyo: Mt. Fuji Cruise & Hakone Ropeway Day Trip by Bus

฿2,652
per adult
Tokyo: Mt. Fuji Cruise & Hakone Ropeway Day Trip by Bus
Mt. Fuji and Hakone Day Trip From Tokyo with Bullet Train Option

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

฿3,048
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Mt. Fuji and Hakone Day Trip From Tokyo with Bullet Train Option
Atami: MOA Museum of Art Admission Package

Atami: MOA Museum of Art Admission Package

฿618
per adult
Atami: MOA Museum of Art Admission Package
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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 ฿10,122 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿10,122
฿12,868 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (953 reviews)
"A little disappointed with our stay, the staff were lovely we went to the lakeside grill after booking a table, for a buffet it was expensive and the food was subpar and not as advertised on the video signs. As the weather wasn’t favourable we decided to leave early and didn’t even stay for breakfast. ..."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

The Prince Hakone Lake Ashinoko
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 ฿10,920 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
฿10,920
฿12,076 total
2 Oct - 3 Oct
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! (1,342 reviews)
"It has a quality 4-star feel. We did the 40-minute private onsen and had one in our room. The buffet, including all you can drink, had a good variety of Japanese and Western options. It’s close to the pirate ship and ropeway if interested. Otherwise, it’s remote, but that was important to us. We’ll ..."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori（ORIX HOTELS & RESORTS）
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 ฿2,183 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
฿2,183
฿2,401 total
2 Oct - 3 Oct
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (264 reviews)
"I recommend this property, excellent service and quality!"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

YuYu Hakone - Private Open Air Onsen Usage Guaranteed
RakutenSTAY FUJIMITERRACE HakoneAshinoko

RakutenSTAY FUJIMITERRACE HakoneAshinoko

4 out of 5
Mitsutani 2-2 Hakone Kanagawa
The price is ฿10,476 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
฿10,476
฿11,588 total
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Stay at this aparthotel in Hakone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and furnished balconies. Popular attractions Lake Ashi and Hakone Kowakien Yunessun are located ...
RakutenSTAY FUJIMITERRACE HakoneAshinoko
Ryuguden

Ryuguden

4 out of 5
139 Motohakone Hakone Kanagawa
The price is ฿20,138 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
฿20,138
฿22,216 total
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Stay at this golf ryokan in Hakone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Lake Ashi and Hakone Kowakien Yunessun are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (315 reviews)
"What a diamond in the rough!…. What a hidden gem this place is. Onsen, was great, restaurant was spectacular, room was a delight….. We want to come back, to enjoy more of the area, one night was not enough to get to most out of this beautiful place…:)"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

Ryuguden
HESTA Hakone

HESTA Hakone

2.5 out of 5
Motohakone 159-205, Hakone-cho Hakone Kanagawa
The price is ฿1,514 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
฿1,514
฿1,729 total
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Stay at this guesthouse in Hakone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and slippers. Popular attractions Lake Ashi and Hakone Kowakien Yunessun are located ...
8/10 Very good! (179 reviews)
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Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

HESTA Hakone
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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 traditional Japanese street with cherry blossoms, a bridge, and buildings with traditional architecture.

Yumoto

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

A traditional building with a garden, a bridge, and a river.
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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 public square with a reflective water feature, modern sculptures, and a museum entrance.

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