Owakudani大涌谷
A volcanic valley of rising white steam, known for black eggs boiled in the hot springs. It is closed on days when volcanic gas is strong.
- Nature
- Views
- Food & markets
- about 60 min
- Free
- Wheelchair & stroller friendly
Ropeway · About 80 min from Hakone-Yumoto ・ Hakone Tozan Railway to Gora, cable car to Sounzan, then the ropeway
Hakone guide
A mountain hot-spring resort close to Tokyo. You can make a full loop by mountain railway, cable car, ropeway and a boat across Lake Ashi. Mt. Fuji appears on clear days.
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Lake Ashi and Hakone Shrine
A lake ringed by mountains, with a red torii gate standing in the water and Hakone Shrine among the cedars. Mt. Fuji shows on clear days.
- Views
- Temples, shrines & churches
- Nature
about 2 hrPartly paidWheelchair & stroller friendly
Bus · About 50 min from Hakone-Yumoto ・ Bus to Motohakone-ko, then about 10 minutes on foot ・ 4.6km from here
- 2
Owakudani
A volcanic valley of rising white steam, known for black eggs boiled in the hot springs. It is closed on days when volcanic gas is strong.
- Nature
- Views
- Food & markets
about 60 minFreeWheelchair & stroller friendly
Ropeway · About 80 min from Hakone-Yumoto ・ Hakone Tozan Railway to Gora, cable car to Sounzan, then the ropeway ・ 100m from here
- 3
The Hakone Open-Air Museum
An outdoor museum with sculptures spread across wide lawns against the mountains. There is a Picasso pavilion and a foot bath.
- Museums
- With kids
about 2 hrPaid entryWheelchair & stroller friendly
Train · About 40 min from Hakone-Yumoto ・ Hakone Tozan Railway to Chokoku-no-Mori, then about 2 minutes on foot ・ 2.9km from here
- 4
Hakone-Yumoto hot-spring town
The hot-spring town at the entrance to Hakone. Souvenir and sweet-bun shops line the street by the station, and there are day-use baths.
- Hot springs
- Shopping & strolling
- Food & markets
about 1.5 hrPartly paidFine on a rainy day
Walk · About 3 min from Hakone-Yumoto ・ 7.8km from here
- 5
Hakone Checkpoint (Hakone Sekisho)
The checkpoint where travelers on the Tokaido road were inspected in the Edo period, rebuilt as it was. On the shore of Lake Ashi.
- History & buildings
about 60 minPaid entryPartly step-free
Bus · About 45 min from Hakone-Yumoto ・ Bus bound for Hakonemachi to Hakone Sekisho-ato ・ 5.8km from here
- 6
Pola Museum of Art
A museum of glass and light set in the forest. It shows Impressionists such as Monet and Renoir, and has a walking trail through the woods.
- Museums
- Nature
about 2 hrPaid entryFine on a rainy dayWheelchair & stroller friendly
Train · About 65 min from Hakone-Yumoto ・ Hakone Tozan Railway to Gora, then about 15 minutes by bus ・ 1.4km from here
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- Easy step-free access
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