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 traditional red torii gate in a body of water with a forested island in the background.

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

฿1,664
per adult
Hakone&Mt. Fuji Day Trip: Ropeway, Owakudani, Oshino Hakkai
Tour Bus

From Lake Kawaguchiko: One Way Bus Transfer to Hakone Area

฿1,911
per adult
From Lake Kawaguchiko: One Way Bus Transfer to Hakone Area
Tour Bus

From Hakone: One Way Bus Transfer to Lake Kawaguchiko

฿1,911
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

฿2,734
per adult
Tokyo: Mt. Fuji Cruise & Hakone Ropeway Day Trip by Bus
From Tokyo: Hakone Ninja Bus & Mt. Fuji Adventure Day Tour

From Tokyo: Hakone Ninja Bus & Mt. Fuji Adventure Day Tour

฿2,735
per adult
From Tokyo: Hakone Ninja Bus & Mt. Fuji Adventure Day Tour
Mt. Fuji and Hakone Day Trip From Tokyo with Bullet Train Option

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

฿3,927
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Mt. Fuji and Hakone Day Trip From Tokyo with Bullet Train Option
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Top hotels in Motohakone

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 ฿8,672 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
฿8,672
฿9,603 total
2 Dec - 3 Dec
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! (1,351 reviews)
"The hotel is overall great. The food was not the best but still good. We loved the onsens and the rooms. It was a relaxing stay and the location is pretty convenient because it’s just in front of the Togendai station where the highway bus goes directly to Tokyo."

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2026

Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori（ORIX HOTELS & RESORTS）
The Prince Hakone Lake Ashinoko

The Prince Hakone Lake Ashinoko

4 out of 5
144 Moto-hakone Hakone Kanagawa-ken
The price is ฿6,169 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
฿6,169
฿7,868 total
2 Dec - 3 Dec
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 ...
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 ฿4,385 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
฿4,385
฿4,824 total
5 Nov - 6 Nov
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (287 reviews)
"Place is great! Extremely friendly staff, nice and cozy place. Super cute cat ICE! You can feel here welcomed even though you don’t know exactly all Japanese rules. Staff speaks english, private onsens are really nice This place is well communicated by bus, via rope trail or you can just take a taxi ..."

Reviewed on 1 Nov 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 ฿11,050 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿11,050
฿12,220 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Stay at this aparthotel in Hakone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and furnished balconies. Popular attractions Lake Ashi and Hakone Hot Springs are located ...
RakutenSTAY FUJIMITERRACE HakoneAshinoko
Ryuguden

Ryuguden

4 out of 5
139 Motohakone Hakone Kanagawa
The price is ฿16,616 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
฿16,616
฿18,342 total
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Stay at this golf ryokan in Hakone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Lake Ashi and Hakone Hot Springs are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (324 reviews)
"Loved our stay. The views from the rooms are amazing."

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2026

Ryuguden
HESTA Hakone

HESTA Hakone

2.5 out of 5
Motohakone 159-205, Hakone-cho Hakone Kanagawa
The price is ฿1,824 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
฿1,824
฿2,071 total
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Stay at this guesthouse in Hakone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and slippers. Popular attractions Lake Ashi and Gotemba Premium Outlets are located ...
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 red torii gate in a forested area with a traditional Japanese lantern nearby.

Yumoto

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

A field of tall wheat with mountains in the background and a wooden fence in the foreground.

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.

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