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Discovering Hakone's Hot Springs
Hakone, a picturesque town in Japan, is renowned for its natural hot springs, or onsen. Visitors flock to this beautiful destination to soak in the rejuvenating waters, providing a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life. The soothing experience invigorates both body and mind, making it an ideal stop for relaxation.
Exciting Attractions Await
Aside from soaking in the warm onsen, Hakone offers a plethora of activities for every traveler. Art enthusiasts can visit the Hakone Open-Air Museum, which beautifully blends nature and creativity. This unique museum features stunning sculptures by renowned artists, allowing guests to appreciate art in a breathtaking outdoor setting.
Adventure and Spiritual Discovery
For those seeking adventure, a visit to Owakudani is a must. This volcanic area provides striking views and the chance to sample the local delicacy, the black egg, boiled in the hot springs. Furthermore, taking a ride on the iconic Hakone pirate ship presents a fun way to experience Lake Ashi while enjoying the lush scenery.Lastly, the serene Hakone Shrine adds a spiritual aspect to your trip, where visitors can immerse themselves in the tranquil atmosphere and beautiful architecture. Overall, Hakone is more than just an onsen town; it is a destination that offers a rich tapestry of experiences for all who visit.
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The 1 day itinerary suggested is as below
Itineraries
Hakone Yumoto
Time : 9:00 am
Train Station
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| Arriving at Hakone Yumoto Train Station |
Time : 9:40 am
Time : 12:30 pm
Time : 1:00 pm
Lunch
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| Have your lunch at Motohakone |
Time : 2:00 pm
by train (26 min) | Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen Kodama 26 min (2 stops) | ¥3,810 |
by train (14 min) | Hakonetozan Line - Local Hakoneyumoto 14 min (4 stops) · Stop ID: OH47 | ¥320 |
by bus (30 min)| Board at Hakone-Yumoto Station 箱根湯本駅（バス） | ||
 | 箱根町線：強羅駅行き 強羅駅行 Gora Station Direction 18 min (5 stops) | ¥610 |
| Alight at Chokokunomorieki Bus Stop | ||
walk (12 min)Gora Station 強羅駅
by cable car (23 min)| Board at Gora Station 強羅駅 | ||
 | Hakonetozan Cable Car - Local Sounzan 10 min (5 stops) · Stop ID: OH57 Hakone Ropeway - Local Owakudani 8 min (non-stop) · Stop ID: OH62 | ¥1,350 |
| Alight at Ōwakudani Station | ||
by cable car (17 min)| Board at Ōwakudani Station | ||
| Gondola lift Hakone Ropeway - Local Togendai 16 min (2 stops) · Stop ID: OH63 | ¥1,140 |
| Alight at Togendai Station | ||
by pirate ship (30 min)Lake Ashi cruise pier 芦ノ湖遊覧船乗り場, Motohakone
walk (8 min)Hakone Shrine
walk (8 min)Motohakone
by bus (31 min)| Board at Fujiashinoko Panorama Park 富士芦ノ湖パノラマパーク | ||
| Hakone-en ~ Odawara, Odawara direction 箱根園～大涌谷・小涌園～小田原小田原駅行 31 min (27 stops) | ¥690 |
| Alight at stop before Yunessun ユネッサン前 (バス) | ||
by bus (34 min)| Board at Kowakien Bus Stop | ||
| Hakone-en ~ Odawara, Odawara direction 箱根園～大涌谷・小涌園～小田原小田原駅行 34 min (34 stops) | ¥850 |
| Alight at Odawara Station 小田原駅 | ||
by train (26 min) | Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen Kodama 26 min (2 stops) | ¥3,810 |
Sightseeing Activities
 | Owakudani is the place where you can observe the dynamic activity of the volcano at work. You would get to see the boiling water cauldrons and fumarolic gas blowing up white smoke. It is a popular spot that tourist would not miss when visiting Hakone. As it is situated at the mountain top, you would need to take the cable-car/ ropeway to reach Owakudani. The cable-car ride itself is a not-to-miss experience where you enjoy the view of the valley floor spreading under your eyes on the way from Sounzan to Owakudani, and the beautiful scenery of Mount Fuji and Lake Ashi on the way to Togendai.
The Hakone Open-Air Museum is a large facility comprises of good variety of Art collections. The facility includes Sculpture Garden, Main Gallery, Picasso Pavilion and Woods of Net. It was opened in 1969 as the first outdoor museum in Japan. Over the years, the museum’s collection has grown to hold over 2,000 works of art. It’s Sculpture Garden features a good mix of contemporary outdoor sculptures in a well-maintained garden. And it’s Picasso Pavilion has a collection of over 300 works by Pablo Picasso. Centered around a group of 188 ceramic works purchased from Picasso’s daughter, Maya Picasso.
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Culture & Heritage Activities
 | Hakone Shrine with its shrine buildings hidden in the dense forest, is well-known for its huge torii gates, one standing prominently in the lake and two others over the main street of Moto-Hakone. A path leads from the torii gate in Lake Ashi up to the main building of the shrine sits peacefully among the tall trees. The shrine is beautiful throughout the year, and is particularly breath-taking when shrouded in mist.
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Experience
 | Hakone Kowakien Yunessun is a spa resort comprises of two main areas. The Yunessun area is an amusement park with water slides and pools that guests enjoy in their swimwear. The Mori no Yu area offers traditional Japanese hot spring baths – including an open-air bath, cypress bath and reserved baths – with gorgeous views of the Hakone mountains. Restaurants, massage salons, lounges and other facilities are also available to guests.
The best way to enjoy the scenic Lake Ashi with the backdrop of Mt Fuji is none other than taking the Pirate Ship cruise ride! The Pirate ship ferries passengers from Togendai-ko port to Hakonemachi-ko port and Motohakone-ko port. The details of its routes can be found in Pirate Ship routes |
