Just a 90-minute journey from Tokyo, nestled amidst the lush mountains 🏞️ of the Kanagawa Prefecture, Hakone is a tranquil mountain retreat known for its stunning views of Mount Fuji 🗻 and traditional onsen ♨️.
Rich in cultural landmarks and natural beauty, it offers a refreshing escape for visitors of all interests. Whether you seek relaxation, culture, or outdoor adventures, Hakone promises an unforgettable experience.
No matter the season Hakone is a great 2 to 3 days escape from Tokyo to relax, in the spring you can admire cherry blossoms, in the summer the hydrangea blooming. The fall colors are flamboyant and in the summer discover the snow all around and as always on clear days the view of Mont Fuji.
🚆 Transportation for Tokyo
📍From Tokyo:
You can purchase the "Hakone Free Pass" online or at the Odakyu office in Shinjuku Station.
The (2 or 3 day) pass will cover your round trip from Shinjuku stationas well as eight different types of transport within Hakone.
It's all you need to get around Hakone easily
Pricing as Septembre 2023 is 6,100 yen ($42) for 2 days or 6,500 yen ($45) for 3 days.
*Note that if you'de like to take the Odakyu Limited Express "Romancecar" which is a nicer train you will have to book in advance and pay an extra fee.
🏨 Accommodation
You will find below few suggestion of accommodation in various different part of Hakone, all are accessible with the Hakone Free Pass.
Most hotel will offer dinner and breakfast option, which are always fantastic, I highly recommend to book both dinner and breakfast if it is available.
Note: if you have tattoos , you can check with hotel if it is ok to use the public onsen, otherwise you might have to book a private onsen.
Perfect for familly with children as well as couple, I personally stayed at Hakone Yutowa and trully never wanted to leave.
The service is impeccable.
Diner and breakfast are delicious Japanese style buffet, they are free snack available during the day, separate male and female onsen as well as private onsen and relaxing areas to lounge in your Yukata.
Beautiful hotel located in Hakone Yumoto, the bottom part of Hakone, this hotel is ideal for couple who would like to relax, you can choose to reserve a spot at the private onsen on the rooftop or use the public onsen (separate male and female).
The diner serve is a fantastic "kaiseki-ryori" a Japanese traditional and season meal.
Beds are extremely conformable, I recommend choosing the traditional room.
Gorgeous hotel, with a very convenient location to see the different parts of Hakone.
The views in this area are splendid and the Japanese traditional style of this hotel will make your stay delightful.
Overlooking magnificent Lake Ashi, this hotel will offer all the comfort you can ask for.
For a relaxing time, don't hesitate to pick this gorgeous place
The most luxurious hotel from my selection, this beautiful traditional Japaneses hotel with private onsen is located a the bottom of Hakone, Hakone Yumoto.
From there you can start your journey of exploring Hakone following some activities hand-picked by myself.
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🥾⛩️🖼️ Activities
Hakone accommodations often offer onsen to relax and soak, once you decide to go explore the surroundings here are the top 4 activities I recommend in Hakone.
Of course don't forget to use your Hakone Free Pass to take a cruise on Lake Ashi and travel using the various trains and cablecars.
How fun is it to do a tree climbing forest adventure in Japan ?
Very fun, this is one of the best tree climbing adventure I did.
I highly recommend you to bring or buy gloves (they have them on site).
Staff is very friendly and language was not a barrier for this activity.
If you are a beginner, I recommend the easier course.
Owakudani is a volcanic valley in Hakone known for its sulfurous fumes, hot springs, and striking views of Mount Fuji.
Make sure you try "kuro-tamago," black-shelled eggs cooked in the valley's hot springs, which are said to extend one's life by seven year
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