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Nestled in the mountains, Hakone's trains, trails, and gondolas showcase the breathtaking vistas of Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, including close views of Mt. Fuji. The sulfurous steam from the region's volcanic activity fuels natural hot springs, the centerpieces of the many spas and resorts.
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1. Explore Hakone
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5.0 based on 105 reviews
Explore Hakone specializes in 100% customized private tours. You can visit many places in just one day with a licensed local guide. Reservations are required for all tours.
2. The Hakone Open-Air Museum
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4.5 based on 2,729 reviews
Art blends with nature at this huge outdoor sculpture park, where works by both Japanese and Western artists are framed by trees, grass and mountains.
Reviewed By rodrigolaniado - Shanghai, China
It was truly amazing It was my first open air museum and won’t be the last The sculptures are incredible and go perfectly with the impecable gardens Also you have plenty Picasso art which gives a good contrast with the outside exposures
3. Lake Ashinoko
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4.0 based on 2,771 reviews
Created 3,000 years ago by a volcanic eruption, this lake is cruised by boats year round and, from its southern edge, offers the view of Mt. Fuji often seen in tourist brochures.
Reviewed By KKgirl93 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
If you are blessed with beautiful weather, your cruise on Lake Ashi will be amazing. We were fortunate enough to take a short cruise on a cloudless, blue-sky day, and thoroughly enjoyed the serene surroundings. Mount Fuji was not very clearly in view during our cruise, but we could see her silhouette.
4. Hakone Tozan Railway
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4.0 based on 1,892 reviews
Railroad buffs in particular will enjoy a ride on this small train, which includes two stretches, the more scenic of which is Hakone Yumoto to Gora.
Reviewed By rangaface - Adelaide, Australia
We chose the cable car on the way home as we caught the bus up the hill on the way in and didn’t get to experience the amazing greenery of sights up and down the mountain like you can on the cable car. It may add an extra half an hour to your trip down the mountain - but well worth it.
5. Hakone Shrine / Kuzuryu Shrine Singu
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4.0 based on 1,519 reviews
A striking red gate along the water designates the entrance to this ancient shrine, perched atop Mt. Komagatake, and reachable by cable car or foot.
Reviewed By razorbagel - Baltimore, United States
this serene lakeside shrine has everything - towering cedars, a beautiful torii gate on the shore of lake ashi, and a main shrine complex up a steep flight of stairs to make your pilgrimage worthwhile! there's usually a line to have a picture under the lakeside gate, but waiting is worthwhile and pleasant in the shade. don't be shy about exploring along the lakeshore after you get your photo. remember that this is a place of worship, so act accordingly while you're here.
6. Hakone Sightseeing Cruise
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4.0 based on 853 reviews
Replicas of pirate ships cruise Lake Ashi, offering views of forests, hotels and the striking red gateway to the Hakone Shrine.
7. Hakone Ropeway
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4.0 based on 2,412 reviews
Glide through the skies in the world’s second-longest cable car, whose 13-passenger gondolas offer breathtaking panoramic views.
Reviewed By F2239QNrosec - Melbourne, Australia
The ropeway (in my view more a cable car) provided an excellent morning of views and education, as well as the chance to eat black eggs (which taste like normal eggs), black curry bun (tasty!) and we also sampled a black icecream. However, the main activity was the ride over the thermal vents, and the viewpoint from the end of the ride. There was a geology museum, as well as a number of shops. The trip continued with another ride, this time to Lake Ashi, where there might have been a view of Mt Fuji, except for the customary cloud cover. There were a number of options for a lake trip, but we didn’t do this. The round trip was about $A50, so on the more expensive side for our large family, but worth it. Note: we walked to the base station from the Hakone village, which was a stiff climb of about an hour, and could have been done by bus or car. There was no real benefit to the walk, in that there were no views to speak of, but it was a good work out!
8. Hakone Ashinoko Yuransen
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4.0 based on 34 reviews
Hakone Ashinoko(Lake Ashi) Boat Cruise(Hakone Sekisho-ato Port, Moto-Hakone Port, Hakone-en Port, Kojiri Port) The Hakone Ashinoko(Lake Ashi) Boat Cruise operates a "regular course" returning from the four ports and a "round-trip course" returning.
9. Owaku-dani Valley
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4.0 based on 2,197 reviews
Reviewed By geotech522
I was fortunate to be able to take the Hakone Ropeway up to the transfer station at Owaku-dani and get off to experience this volcanic valley which is a volcanic crater. created during the last eruption of Mount Hakone some 3,000 years ago. This is an active volcanic zone where sulfurous fumes, hot springs and hot rivers can be experienced. Owaku-dani had a great view of Mount Fuji as it was clear on the day I visited; however, I understand that this may have been one of the better days as it was clear when I got there and began to cloud up a little later in the day. A short walking trail from the Ropeway Station leads to the volcanic zone where there are numerous of steam vents and bubbling pools. The smell of sulfur may be quite strong and there are alarms when the levels are high. The area may be closed if there is judged to be dangerous levels of gas or if volcanic activity is judged to be imminent. If open, worth a visit as this is an unusual place and a great geologic wonder. There is a geologic museum and places to eat there also. You can also purchase boiled eggs, cooked in the naturally hot water, whose shells are blackened by the sulfur; it is said to prolong one's life by seven years.
10. Hakone Komagatake Ropeway
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4.0 based on 422 reviews
Reviewed By TaylorWheeler - London, United Kingdom
After crossing Lake Ashi I took the Hakone Komagatake Ropeway up and managed to get some views of Mount Fuji. The cable car journey was smooth and you really get to see some stunning sights.
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