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Hakone

Watch 3 days unfold, then make them yours. Hakone's best, planned around opening hours.

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Day 1 · 9:00 AM

The Hakone Open-Air Museum

Museum · 2 h

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Hakone at a glance

Hakone is a popular destination near Tokyo, known for hot springs, traditional inns, and views of Mount Fuji.

About Hakone

Hakone is a mountainous area centered on Lake Ashinoko, part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. It is known for its onsen hot springs and views of Mount Fuji. The area is a key stop on the Golden Route from Tokyo to Osaka.

Due to its popularity, Hakone can be crowded and expensive. Visitors can experience traditional Japanese inns (ryokan) and explore various museums and natural attractions.

Onsen hot springs
Ryokan traditional inns
Mount Fuji views
Lake Ashinoko
Soba noodles

How long to stay

3 days

3+ days will allow you to see more of Kanagawa.

Best time to go

Spring & autumn

May, Oct–Dec are the mildest.

Getting around

Modes of transport include the Hakone-Tozan Line mountain railway, Hakone-Tozan Cablecar, Hakone Ropeway, Hakone Sightseeing Ships, and Hakone-Tozan Bus. The Odakyu Hakone Free Pass allows unlimited use of these for several days.

Hakone in 3 days

Each day stays in one part of town, timed around opening hours, with lunch on the way.

Day 1

Around The Hakone Open-Air Museum

9:00 AM – 5:05 PM

The Hakone Open-Air Museum9:00 AM
Hakone Craft House11:10 AM
Lunch at 孫三総本家･花詩 MatchaCafeAki AkiSweetsClosed Wednesdays12:51 PM
Hakone Gora Park2:02 PM
Hakone Museum of PhotographyClosed Tuesdays3:20 PM

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Day 2

Around Hakone Shrine

9:00 AM – 3:38 PM

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Day 3

Around Owakudani

9:00 AM – 5:17 PM

Owakudani9:00 AM
Black Egg Monument (South)10:03 AM
Hakone Museum of ArtClosed Thursdays11:18 AM
Lunch at GORA BREWERY&GRILLOpens 1:00 PM1:00 PM
Picasso Pavilion2:14 PM
Chisuji Falls4:17 PM

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Where to stay in Hakone, by area

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The Hakone Open-Air Museum

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Hakone Yutowa

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Hotel Indigo Hakone Gora by IHG

10 min walk

9.4(180)

Hakone-en

Hakone-en4 · 4.5K
Lake Ashi4.4 · 1.4K
Lake Ashi4.5 · 684

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When to visit Hakone

Weather by month, and what's best each season.

Best time to visit

Spring & autumn

Best: May, Oct–Dec
Hottest: Aug · 29°C
Coldest: Jan · 5°C
Wettest: Jul · 294 mm

Jan: 5 to 10°C, 69 mm of rain. Feb: 5 to 11°C, 81 mm of rain. Mar: 8 to 14°C, 173 mm of rain. Apr: 11 to 17°C, 197 mm of rain. May: 16 to 21°C, 209 mm of rain, one of the mildest months. Jun: 19 to 24°C, 287 mm of rain. Jul: 23 to 27°C, 294 mm of rain. Aug: 25 to 29°C, 236 mm of rain. Sep: 22 to 26°C, 270 mm of rain. Oct: 17 to 21°C, 220 mm of rain, one of the mildest months. Nov: 12 to 17°C, 110 mm of rain, one of the mildest months. Dec: 7 to 12°C, 66 mm of rain, one of the mildest months.