HAKONE
Hakone Travel Guide
Plan your Hakone trip with practical advice on where to stay, the best onsen and ryokans, what to see, and how to get around the Hakone area.
Where to stay
Onsen & Ryokans
Things to do
Getting around
Explore Hakone
Find the guides you need to plan your stay, onsen experience and sightseeing around Hakone.
Where to stay in Hakone
Compare Hakone’s main areas and find the right base for ryokans, onsen, sightseeing and transport.
Onsen & ryokans
Find traditional ryokans, private onsen stays and the best places to experience Hakone’s hot springs.
Things to do in Hakone
Discover Lake Ashi, museums, viewpoints and the experiences worth prioritizing during your stay.
Hakone itineraries
Plan a day trip from Tokyo or a slower overnight stay without rushing through the Hakone Loop.
Getting around Hakone
Understand trains, buses, cable cars and the easiest way to navigate the Hakone transport network.
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Plan Hakone without missing the important booking dates
Add your dates and destinations to see what needs booking, when tickets open and what to plan next.
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HAKONE ESSENTIALS
Featured Hakone Guides
ONSEN & RYOKANS
Best Ryokans with Private Onsen in Hakone
THINGS TO DO
Best Things to Do in Hakone
ITINERARIES
Hakone Day Trip or Overnight Stay?
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Make the most of you Hakone trip
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HAKONE TRAVEL RESOURCES
Book the practical parts of your Hakone trip
Useful tools for accommodation, activities, transport and staying connected during your stay in Hakone.
Hotels
Find ryokans, hotels and onsen stays across Hakone’s main areas.
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Activities
Book experiences, museums and sightseeing activities around Hakone.
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Transports
Plan trains, buses, cable cars and transfers for getting around Hakone.
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Internet
Stay connected with eSIM, SIM cards and pocket Wi-Fi.
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JAPAN TRAVEL VIDEOS
See Hakone beyond the itinerary
Watch practical guides, neighborhoods and travel ideas from Japan Travel Dan.
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