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
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
Atami: MOA Museum of Art Admission Package

Atami: MOA Museum of Art Admission Package

฿637
per adult
Atami: MOA Museum of Art Admission Package
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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿11,460 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿11,460
฿12,669 total
25 Oct - 26 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. ...
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 ฿7,541 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿7,541
฿9,603 total
26 Oct - 27 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! (960 reviews)
"Some of the technology is outdated"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 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 ฿4,326 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿4,326
฿4,759 total
18 Oct - 19 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 ...
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 ฿13,845 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
฿13,845
฿15,293 total
30 Oct - 31 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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (440 reviews)
"Great location and views of Lake Ashi. Close to bus station and 7-11. Great place to stay and very comfortable beds. Would definitely recommend and would return when visiting Hakone."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2026

RakutenSTAY FUJIMITERRACE HakoneAshinoko
Ryuguden

Ryuguden

4 out of 5
139 Motohakone Hakone Kanagawa
The price is ฿19,450 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
฿19,450
฿21,458 total
23 Oct - 24 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 ...
Ryuguden
HESTA Hakone

HESTA Hakone

2.5 out of 5
Motohakone 159-205, Hakone-cho Hakone Kanagawa
The price is ฿1,800 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿1,800
฿2,043 total
18 Oct - 19 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 ...
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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