Motohakone Travel Guide
Hakone
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Popular places to visit
Hakone Shrine
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.
Ōwakudani
Explore the great outdoors at Ōwakudani and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Hakone. Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this relaxing area.
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-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.
Lake Ashi
Stroll around a section of this lake or sail across it on a pirate ship and, if you’re lucky, you might see a clear view of Mount Fuji rising up in the distance.
Hakone Kowakien Yunessun
Bring the children to Hakone Kowakien Yunessun and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Hakone. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.
Things to do
From Lake Kawaguchiko: One Way Bus Transfer to Hakone Area
Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bus 1 Day from Tokyo
Mt. Fuji and Hakone Day Trip From Tokyo with Bullet Train Option
Top hotels in Motohakone
Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori
Make sure to book a room with the lake view. The onsen was great, very clean. Very near the north end of the lake and easy access to Hakone ropeway.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
YuYu Hakone - Private Open Air Onsen Usage Guaranteed
Disappointing. Booked as a treat. Not met by any staff on arrival. Instead staff wanted times for dinner and breakfast … insistent on both before we had even been taken to room. Taken to room we had not booked with a broken bed in it. Had to explain room we booked was Tatami/Japanese not western. ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
The Prince Hakone Lake Ashinoko
The room was clean and nice, the view was pretty, and there were many things free of charge.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
RakutenSTAY FUJIMITERRACE HakoneAshinoko
Beautiful accomodation. Is a little out of the e way and hard to get to from Odawara station with a long bus ride to get to the accomodation. View of Fuji was majestic and the facilities at the apartment were top notch. Need better English instructions to use the foot bath and the projector. A room ...
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Ryuguden
The room and facilities are spotless. Our room had an iconic view overlooking the lake with Mt. Fuji in the distance. The onsen facilities were clean and maintained and the hotel staff was helpful and considerate. The meals were high quality and varied each day. A great way to start our trip!
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
HESTA Hakone
Belle hotel avec le osen , wow
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Motohakone
Ashinoyu
Visitors to Ashinoyu like its restaurants and golf courses, and Hakone Yunohana Golf Course is a sight worth a stop.
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.
Ninohira
If you're spending some time in Ninohira, Hakone Kowakien Yunessun and Hakone Open Air Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Miyanoshita
Gardens, restaurants and hot springs highlight some of the notable features of Miyanoshita. Make a stop by Taikoyu while you're exploring.
