Famous hot springs, great heritage, and fantastic views of Mt Fuji at a world-class resort
Situated in the southwest of Kanagawa Prefecture in the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park is the town of Hakone. It is famous both inside and outside of Japan as a resort area brimming with natural hot springs of the highest quality, and for its stunning views of Mt Fuji .
Don’t Miss
• Soaking in some of the country’s finest hot springs
• The boat tours around Lake Ashinoko
• Outdoor art installations at the first open-air museum in Japan
• The life-prolonging black eggs at Owakudani
How to Get There
Located in western Kanagawa Prefecture, Hakone is easily accessible from Tokyo by train and bus.
Take the Odakyu Line from Shinjuku Station to Hakone-Yumoto Station (90 minutes).
Take the JR Tokaido Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Odawara Station, and then take the Hakone Tozan Line from Odawara Station to Hakone-Yumoto Station (55 minutes).