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Hakone	# 9   of 117 destinations in our travel guide

Hakone is part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, less than 100 kilometers from Tokyo. Famous for hot springs, outdoor activities, natural beauty and the view of nearby Mt. Fuji, Hakone is one of the most popular destinations among Japanese and international tourists looking for a break from Tokyo.

Attractions

1  Hakone Hot Springs Found in large numbers across Hakone. User rating: 88/100 (199 votes) Visited by: 371 users  2  Lake Ashinoko Pretty caldera lake with views of Mount Fuji. User rating: 81/100 (259 votes) Visited by: 447 users  3  Hakone Checkpoint Remains of the old highway with checkpoint. User rating: 73/100 (116 votes) Visited by: 215 users  4  Botanical Garden Exhibiting various marsh and alpine plants. User rating: 84/100 (19 votes) Visited by: 43 users  5  Owakudani Sulfurous vapors and warm rivers. User rating: 84/100 (136 votes) Visited by: 252 users  6  Open Air Museum Exhibiting sculptures and paintings. User rating: 84/100 (72 votes) Visited by: 142 users  7  Hakone Museum of Art Art museum with beautiful moss garden. User rating: 83/100 (19 votes) Visited by: 48 users  8  Hakone Shrine Hakone's most famous Shinto shrine. User rating: 81/100 (102 votes) Visited by: 201 users  9  Hakone Tozan Railway Spectacular mountain railway line. User rating: 79/100 (176 votes) Visited by: 309 users  10  Detached Palace Public park with views of Mount Fuji. User rating: 76/100 (28 votes) Visited by: 71 users  11  Gotemba Outlet Mall Popular outlet mall near Hakone. User rating: 74/100 (17 votes) Visited by: 47 users  12  Gora Park Attractive western style landscape park. User rating: 70/100 (25 votes) Visited by: 53 users  13  Hakone Glass no Mori Small theme park about Venetian glass. User rating: 66/100 (10 votes) Visited by: 30 users  14  Pola Museum Art museum by the cosmetics company. User rating: insufficient data Visited by: 16 users

Access and Orientation

Access and Orientation How to get to and around Hakone. Hakone Free Pass Pass for getting to and around Hakone. Hakone Round Course An attractive way of visiting Hakone. About transportation in Japan

Accommodation

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Tours and Packages

Mount Fuji and Hakone Tours Various tours and travel packages for Mount Fuji and surroundings.

News and Reports

Hakone Autumn Color Report November 4, 2009

Travel Community

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Japanese Links

Hakone Town Official website.