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Hakone
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Hakone (” ª) is part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, less than 100 kilometers from Tokyo. Famous for hot springs, 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.

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Attractions
 1  Hakone Hot Springs
Found in large numbers across Hakone.
User rating: 89/100 (352 votes)
Visited by: 710 users
 2  Open Air Museum
Exhibiting sculptures and paintings.
User rating: 85/100 (116 votes)
Visited by: 243 users
 3  Lake Ashinoko
Pretty caldera lake with views of Mount Fuji.
User rating: 82/100 (459 votes)
Visited by: 849 users
 4  Pola Museum
Art museum by the cosmetics company.
User rating: 79/100 (15 votes)
Visited by: 53 users
 5  Hakone Checkpoint
Remains of the old highway with checkpoint.
User rating: 72/100 (189 votes)
Visited by: 381 users
 6  Owakudani
Sulfurous vapors and warm rivers.
User rating: 83/100 (267 votes)
Visited by: 524 users
 7  Hakone Shrine
Hakone's most famous Shinto shrine.
User rating: 81/100 (186 votes)
Visited by: 380 users
 8  Hakone Tozan Railway
Spectacular mountain railway line.
User rating: 79/100 (323 votes)
Visited by: 610 users
 9  Botanical Garden
Exhibiting various marsh and alpine plants.
User rating: 79/100 (52 votes)
Visited by: 136 users
 10  Hakone Art Museum
Art museum with beautiful moss garden.
User rating: 76/100 (79 votes)
Visited by: 177 users
 11  Hakone Glass no Mori
Small theme park about Venetian glass.
User rating: 76/100 (45 votes)
Visited by: 124 users
 12  Detached Palace
Public park with views of Mount Fuji.
User rating: 73/100 (47 votes)
Visited by: 110 users
 13  Gotemba Outlet Mall
Popular outlet mall in Gotemba, near Hakone.
User rating: 71/100 (67 votes)
Visited by: 171 users
 14  Gora Park
Attractive western style landscape park.
User rating: 68/100 (81 votes)
Visited by: 189 users
 

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