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Things to do in Hakone, Kanagawa
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Hakone Pirate Ship
Three pirate ships cruise Lake Ashi, with views of seasonal nature, Mount Fuji, and an underwater torii.
Hakone Ropeway
Ropeway between Owakudani and Togendai stations touring Hakone from about 1,000 meters, with Mount Fuji views.
Tenzan Tojigo
Day-trip onsen in a quiet Sukumo River valley with baths, sauna, meals, and lodging from three nights.
Hakone Komagatake Ropeway
A 1,783-meter ropeway in a national park links Lake Ashi to Komagatake summit in about seven minutes, with 360-degree views.
Hakone Lake Ashi Sightseeing Cruise
Since 1920, regular and circular cruises link three ports, with panoramic deck views of Lake Ashi.
Hakone Craft House
Hands-on craft hall in Hakone Gora Park with seven making experiences and one-on-one instruction.
Forest Adventure Hakone
French-born outdoor park with adventure and canopy courses, about 120m zip slide, and nearby putter golf.
Hakone Kowakien Yunessun
Onsen theme park: swimsuit Yunessun and nude Mori no Yu, coffee bath, and Hakone's only water slide.
Hakone-en
Hakone resort complex for leisure, dining, and shopping, with Lake Ashi cruises and the Komagatake Ropeway departing on site.
Hakone Yuryo
Large day-trip onsen in Hakone Yumoto with 19 private open-air baths, among the largest in greater Tokyo, plus full meals.
Kanagawa Prefectural Onshi Hakone Park
Prefectural park on the former Meiji-era Hakone Imperial Villa site, overlooking Mount Fuji and Lake Ashi.
Forest Adventure Hakone / Odawara / Yokohama
French-born outdoor park using forest trees, where you operate safety gear and advance yourself.
Ninja Bus Water Spider
New amphibious bus dives into Lake Ashi for views of Hakone's outer mountains, Mount Fuji, and seasonal scenery.
Fun Space Lake Ashi Camp Village Lakeside Villa
Campground in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park with rental villa cabins, tent sites, and auto sites.
Hakone Tozan Railway (Hydrangea Train)
Hydrangeas bloom from mid-June along the climbing line; a reserved-seat night train passes illuminated spots.
Hakone Mountain Bike Cruising
Mountain bike tours through forests full of negative ions around Lake Ashi.
Saien
Renovated old house in Miyanoshita serving monk-made Buddhist vegetarian breakfast by reservation from 8 a.m.
Hakuundo Tea Garden
Said to have been started by Don'o Masuda Takashi, a tea master since Rikyu. Tea preparation and interior viewing available.
Lake Ashi Shore (Smelt Fishing and Lunch)
A simple natural spawning method allows more smelt to be hatched and released. Smelt swim to the shore.
Amimoto Oba
Eat Lake Ashi smelt caught by the owner, or fish at the attached Lake Ashi Fishing Center.
Mount Kintoki
Stratovolcano active from 350,000 to 270,000 years ago and the highest peak of Hakone Dairinzan.
Kai Sengokuhara
All 16 guest rooms have open-air baths for enjoying Hakone Sengokuhara and changing scenery.
Hakone-en Golf Course
Offers refreshing shots toward Lake Ashi.
Sengokuhara Yutate Lion Dance
Yutate kagura from 1776. Rare lion hot-water rite for health, safety, and harvest. National and Kanagawa intangible cultural property.
Miyagino Yutate Lion Dance
Transmitted in 1776. Lions rarely perform this hot-water rite, praying for health and harvest. Prefectural and national cultural property.