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

฿1,026
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

฿1,608
per adult
Hakone&Mt. Fuji Day Trip: Ropeway, Owakudani, Oshino Hakkai
Mt.Fuji & Lake Ash

Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bus 1 Day from Tokyo

฿4,820
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bus 1 Day from Tokyo
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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 ฿7,569 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
฿7,569
฿9,637 total
14 Jul - 15 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (919 reviews)
"Superbe emplacement au bord du lac Ashi, avec une vue absolument magnifique. La chambre avec vue sur le lac est un vrai coup de cœur, un petit plus qui rend le séjour encore plus magique."

Reviewed on 10 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 ฿2,359 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
฿2,359
฿2,595 total
14 Jul - 15 Jul
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (230 reviews)
"We loved our stay at YuYu Onsen hotel. The staff were extremely polite and hospitable. Thoroughly enjoyed the Japanese breakfast experience and recommend you try it. The booking comes with a 50 min private onsen experience which was thoroughly enjoyable in the evening after a busy day of site seeing. ..."

Reviewed on 5 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 ฿12,050 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
฿12,050
฿13,316 total
4 Aug - 5 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! (1,385 reviews)
"Hanaori is excellent. The staff were helpful and we really enjoyed the buffet and private barn in our room."

Reviewed on 7 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 ฿15,979 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
฿15,979
฿17,639 total
23 Jul - 24 Jul
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! (391 reviews)
"The view of the lake from the room is extraordinary. It’s also very spacious, with a large balcony, kitchen and living room with a huge screen for viewing. The final plus is the in-room onsen/hot tub along with a sauna, with a view of the lake. It feels like a luxury unit for a reasonable price, ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

RakutenSTAY FUJIMITERRACE HakoneAshinoko
Ryuguden

Ryuguden

4 out of 5
139 Motohakone Hakone Kanagawa
The price is ฿10,633 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
฿10,633
฿11,758 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
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! (298 reviews)
"Beautiful property, amazing views of the lake both in the room and onsen, outstanding staff and meals. Right by the cable car and convenient hotel pick up and drop off at the train station. It was an amazing experience for the whole family!"

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

Ryuguden
Hakone Shichifukuso

Hakone Shichifukuso

2.5 out of 5
159-71 Motohakone Hakone Kanagawa
The price is ฿2,995 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
฿2,995
฿3,356 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Stay at this ryokan in Hakone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and slippers. Popular attractions Lake Ashi and Hakone Kowakien Yunessun are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (87 reviews)
"It is a hotel that is tucked away up a hill, but it’s very quiet and quaint. The service is above and beyond, as our hotel manager reached out to offer us a ride from the bus stop in advance and saved us what would have been a very difficult walk uphill. He also gave us a ride to Togendai station ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026

Hakone Shichifukuso
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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 Hakone Museum of Art 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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