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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
 

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News and Reports
Hakone Autumn Color Report
November 4, 2009

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Users who have been to Hakone: 810
Most visited: Ranked 9th out of 117 destinations

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