Motohakone Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Motohakone
Popular places to visit
Hakone Shrine
Walk up a cedar-lined path dotted with lanterns to see Hakone’s most famous Shinto shrine, standing between the shores of Lake Ashi and the peak of Mount Hakone.
Ōwakudani
Explore the great outdoors at Ōwakudani and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Hakone. Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this relaxing area.
Hakone Komagatake Ropeway
Learn about the local history of Hakone when you take a trip to Hakone Komagatake Ropeway. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.
Hakone-en Aquarium
Take the family to visit the sea life at Hakone-en Aquarium during your holiday to Hakone. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.
Narukawa Art Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Narukawa Art Museum during your travels in Hakone. Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area.
Hakone Pirate Ship
Enjoy an outing to Hakone Pirate Ship during your stay in Hakone. Discover the mountain views and hot springs in this relaxing area.
Activities
Tokyo Day Tour in Mt. Fuji, Lake Ashi Cruise and Owakudani Cable
Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bus 1 Day from Tokyo
Tokyo Mount Fuji and Hakone Highlights Small Group Day Trip
Mount Fuji Hakone Shrine or Onsen Atami Fireworks Show Day Trip
Mt. Fuji: Hakone Cruise, Fuji Sengen Shrine, and Make Your Own Ramen
Our pick of the best Motohakone Hotel Deals
Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori
Very nice especially the buffet dinner. The onsen provide towels for users. Staff very helpful to take photo at the lobby foot onsen.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
YuYu Hakone - Private Open Air Onsen Usage Guaranteed
The room was clean and spacious. The onsen was great.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
The Prince Hakone Lake Ashinoko
This hotel was WOW! We went to Japan and stayed at 4 different hotels and this one was my favorite one. Service was a 100000/10 food was great, views were unbelievable amazing. Keep in mind this hotel is located on a rural area so you are about 20 min away from the little town and everything closes ...
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
RakutenSTAY FUJIMITERRACE HakoneAshinoko
Incredible view, ample space, and great onsen.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Ryuguden
The hotel facilities are very traditional and well kept, our room was amazing from the awesome lake view to the nice tatami floors. The staff was very helpful and they provided support in both Japanese and English with ease. The kaiseki style dinner is a must, as it is an entire experience of delicious ...
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Rakuten STAY VILLA Hakone Togendai
Checkin was an ipad. No people. Hotels.com never gave me my booking reference for the hotel so we couldnt check in. Finally found a way to contact what appears to be a Rakuten call centre and they gave me my booking ref. I had to then manually enter loads of info, photograph passports and faces of ...
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Motohakone
Ashinoyu
Visitors to Ashinoyu like its restaurants and golf courses, and Hakone Yunohana Golf Course is a sight worth a stop.
Kowakudani
While you're in Kowakudani, take in top sights like Chisuji Falls and jump on the metro at Kowakidani Station to see more of the city.
Ninohira
If you're spending some time in Ninohira, Hakone Kowakien Yunessun and Hakone Open Air Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Gora
Gora is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Hakone Gora Park and Hakone Museum of Art while in the area.
Hakajuku
While visiting Hakajuku, you might make a stop by sights like Hakone Stone‐Paved Road and Hiryu Falls.
Sengokuhara
Unique features of Sengokuhara include the hot springs and mountain views. Make a stop by Sengokuhara Susuki Prairie or Sengokuhara Onsen while you're exploring the area.
