basic information

Autumn Colors 2009

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

Across Hakone

Hakone Hot Springs (2) Found in large numbers across Hakone.

Lake Ashi Area

Lake Ashinoko (1) Pretty caldera lake with views of Mount Fuji. Hakone Checkpoint (5) Remains of the old highway with checkpoint. Hakone Shrine (6) Hakone's most famous Shinto shrine. Detached Palace (8) Public park with views of Mount Fuji.

Gora Area

Owakudani (4) Sulfurous vapors and warm rivers. Hakone Open Air Museum (7) Exhibiting sculptures and paintings. Hakone Museum of Art (12) Art museum with beautiful moss garden. Hakone Tozan Railway (3) Spectacular mountain railway line. Gora Park (9) Attractive western style landscape park.

Sengoku Area

Hakone Botanical Garden (11) Exhibiting various marsh and alpine plants. Hakone Glass no Mori (13) Small theme park about Venetian glass. Pola Museum (14) Art museum by the cosmetics company.

Nearby

Gotemba Outlet Mall (10) Popular outlet mall near Hakone.

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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

Sponsored Listings:

Lakeside Inn Charlotte A friendly pension, right in front of the beautiful Lake Ashinoko. Free breakfast and Internet. Checkout time is noon. Hakone Senkei Choose from Japanese traditional ryokan, private guest residence and budget hotel. 10 min walk from Hakone Yumoto station. Tonosawa Ichinoyu Honkan Experience Hakone�fs hot springs at this traditional Japanese style ryokan with private open air baths in selected rooms.

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Tours and Packages

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

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news and reports

Hakone Autumn Color Report November 4, 2009

travel community

Popularity of Hakone:
Users who have been to Hakone: 704
Most visited: Ranked 9th out of 113 destinations

Ratings for Hakone:

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