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 hot springs 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 hot springs in this relaxing area.
Lake Ashi
Stroll around a section of this lake or sail across it on a pirate ship and, if you’re lucky, you might see a clear view of Mount Fuji rising up in the distance.
Hakone Kowakien Yunessun
Bring the children to Hakone Kowakien Yunessun and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Hakone. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.
Activities
Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bus 1 Day from Tokyo
Tokyo: Mt. Fuji Hakone tour, Cable car&Optional Lake Ashi Cruise
Lake Kawaguchi : Half day Private Tour with local guide
From Tokyo: Kaisei Tea Leaf Picking & Farm-to-Table Lunch
From Tokyo: Mt. Fuji, Hakone, Owakudani & Lake Ashi Bus Tour
Mount Fuji, Oshino Hakkaiand,Hakone Ropeway Bus Tour Experience
Our pick of the best Motohakone Hotel Deals
Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori（ORIX HOTELS & RESORTS）
Superb breakfast and dinner. Really fine establishment. Bilingual staff made the stay all much better. Beautiful room with in room onsen. Fabulous location, right by Lake Ashie with the boat and cable car excursions. Terrific in every way.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
The Prince Hakone Lake Ashinoko
Great location
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
YuYu Hakone - Private Open Air Onsen Usage Guaranteed
Original experience
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
RakutenSTAY FUJIMITERRACE HakoneAshinoko
Clean, convenient location to boat cruise and bus top, with immediate walk / view of the lake! Lovely personal hot tub. Make sure you are okay with either a bit of travel or pre ordering dinner though! Only one restaurant in town open for dinner in the area
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
HESTA Hakone
I stayed at the hotel only for sleep. I even have a chance to enjoy "onsen" because of my limited time. I didn't have an opportunity to talk with the staff very much because I arrived there after 10 P.M. The parking was large enough and well arranged, so I could easily put my vehicle. The dormitory ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Ryuguden
Beautiful location, very traditional Japanese experience. Staff was top notch.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
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 Ōwakudani while in the area.
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.
Miyanoshita
Gardens, restaurants and hot springs highlight some of the notable features of Miyanoshita. Make a stop by Taikoyu while you're exploring.
