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Hakone Area

About Hakone Area

A trip to Hakone to enjoy Japan's four seasons with its hot springs and spectacular scenery

The Hakone area in Kanagawa Prefecture is one of the best tourist destinations in Japan, combining nature and hot springs. At the abundance of hot spring resorts, you can enjoy bathing in an open-air bath with a view of Mount Fuji or a beautiful valley.

Visitors can also take a cruise on Lake Ashi and enjoy the spectacular view of the lake and mountains. In addition, there are many places of interest such as the Hakone Open-Air Museum and Hakone Shrine, where you can experience art and history.

The Hakone area, with its beautiful seasonal natural scenery and rich hot spring culture, offers a special Japanese experience for foreign visitors.

History

Hakone Shrine

Hakone Shrine

Aimaimyi, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Odawarajo (Castle)

Odawarajo (Castle)

663highland, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Nature

Lake Ashi

Lake Ashi

Quercus acuta, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Owakudani

Owakudani

ohkubo, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Museum

Hakone Open Air Museum

Hakone Open Air Museum

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Hakone Venetian Glass Museum

Hakone Venetian Glass Museum

Flow in edgewise, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Leisure

Yunessun

Yunessun

Kounoichi, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Kanagawa