Kanto

Hakone

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Why Visit Hakone

Hakone has been Japan's favourite hot-spring retreat since the Edo period, when feudal lords stopped here on the old Tokaido highway. Nestled in the volcanic caldera of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, the area combines steaming onsen, misty mountain lakes, and — on clear days — jaw-dropping views of Mount Fuji rising above Lake Ashi.

What makes Hakone special is its variety. In a single day you can ride a switchback mountain railway, glide over sulphurous Owakudani in a cable car, cruise Lake Ashi on a pirate ship replica, and soak in a private rotenburo (open-air bath) before dinner. The Hakone Open-Air Museum adds a world-class sculpture collection to the mix. It's nature, culture, and relaxation rolled into one compact destination.

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Best Time to Visit

Autumn (mid November – early December) — The mountains explode with red and gold foliage, and the Hakone Tozan Railway winds through some of the best leaf-peeping scenery in the Kanto region.

Winter (December – February) — The clearest skies for Mt Fuji views over Lake Ashi, plus onsen bathing feels most rewarding in the cold air.

Early summer (June) — Hydrangeas bloom along the Hakone Tozan Railway tracks, and the line slows to let passengers admire the flowers up close.

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Insider Tips

  • checkEat a black egg (kuro-tamago) at Owakudani — boiled in volcanic springs, legend says each one adds seven years to your life.
  • checkMt Fuji is most visible in the early morning. Plan your Lake Ashi cruise or Moto-Hakone visit for the first departure.
  • checkMany ryokan offer day-use onsen bathing (higaeri) from around ¥1,500 — perfect if you're not staying overnight.
  • checkThe Old Tokaido Road between Moto-Hakone and Hakone-Yumoto is a beautiful forest walk along the original Edo-era stone-paved highway.

Tours Visiting Hakone

Sea of Serenity: Kashikojima & Cultural Japan
GR00713 days
US$3,700 ~ US$5,200

Sea of Serenity: Kashikojima & Cultural Japan

Golden Route Plus: Ise-Shima & Miyajima Hotel Standard

13-day tour: Tokyo to Kashikojima via Hakone's hot springs. Explore Ise-Shima's pearl coast, Miyajima Island, and Japan's cultural treasures.

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Spirit of Tradition: Shirakawa-go & Cultural Japan
GR00914 days
US$4,100 ~ US$5,900

Spirit of Tradition: Shirakawa-go & Cultural Japan

Golden Route Plus: Shirakawa-go, Miyajima & Nara Hotel Standard

14-day journey: Tokyo through Hakone, Takayama, and Shirakawago's thatched villages. Experience Japan's spiritual traditions and mountain culture.

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Sea of Serenity: Kashikojima – Deluxe
GR10713 days
US$4,700 ~ US$6,400

Sea of Serenity: Kashikojima – Deluxe

Golden Route Plus: Ise-Shima & Miyajima Hotel Deluxe

Kashikojima and Miyajima with deluxe hotels: 13-day tour from Tokyo via Hakone. Premium stays along Ise-Shima's pearl coast.

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Spirit of Tradition: Shirakawa-go – Deluxe
GR10914 days
US$5,000 ~ US$6,600

Spirit of Tradition: Shirakawa-go – Deluxe

Golden Route Plus: Shirakawa-go,Miyajima & Nara Hotel Deluxe

Shirakawago and cultural Japan with deluxe hotels: 14-day tour from Tokyo via Hakone and Takayama. Premium mountain stays included.

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Family Holidays: Shared Journey Through Japan’s Classics
FG00113 days
US$2,700 ~ US$4,100

Family Holidays: Shared Journey Through Japan’s Classics

Family-Friendly Hotels: Miyajima & Kyoto 4nights

13-day family adventure: Tokyo, Hiroshima, Kyoto. Kid-friendly pace, spacious hotels, and all trains and logistics handled.

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Family Holidays: Family Journey to Japan's Classics
FG00213 days
US$2,900 ~ US$4,300

Family Holidays: Family Journey to Japan's Classics

Family-Friendly Hotels: Hakone & Shirakawa-go

13-day family adventure: Tokyo, Hakone, Osaka. Kid-friendly pace, spacious hotels, and all trains and logistics handled.

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Hop Through Japan’s Hot Springs & Highlights
HS00214 days
US$4,300 ~ US$5,700

Hop Through Japan’s Hot Springs & Highlights

Onsen Special:Kinosaki & Gero

14-day onsen journey through Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto. Traditional ryokan, natural hot springs, with all hotels and trains included.

Onsen & Relaxation
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The Art of Onsen: A Premium Japan Experience
HS00311 days
US$5,500 ~ US$7,600

The Art of Onsen: A Premium Japan Experience

Onsen Special:Hakone & Kinosaki

11-day onsen journey through Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto. Traditional ryokan, natural hot springs, with all hotels and trains included.

Onsen & Relaxation
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Hakuba Ski & Popular City Journey
SK00913 days
US$4,700 ~ US$6,000

Hakuba Ski & Popular City Journey

Gear Included for Easy Skiing

Ski Hakuba with gear included,see snow monkeys in hot springs, and explore Kanazawa, Kyoto & Hakone.13-day Japan winter tour with luggage delivery service.

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SOLO Sea of Serenity: Kashikojima & Cultural Japan
SL00713 days
US$4,200 ~ US$5,900

SOLO Sea of Serenity: Kashikojima & Cultural Japan

Golden Route Plus: Ise-Shima & Miyajima

13-day solo tour: Tokyo, Hakone, Kashikojima, and Miyajima. Travel independently with Ise-Shima's pearl coast, pre-booked hotels, and 24/7 support.

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