Motohakone Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A mountain with a snow-capped peak, a body of water, and a traditional Japanese torii gate.
A rocky terrain with a steam vent, a wooden signpost with Japanese characters, and a mountainous backdrop.
A traditional Japanese torii gate surrounded by lush greenery and a stone staircase leading up to a shrine.
A traditional Japanese temple with a red entrance, stone lanterns, and a forested hillside in the background.
A red torii gate in a foggy setting with a stone path leading through it.

Stay near popular Motohakone attractions

A traditional red torii gate in a body of water with a forested island in the background.

Hakone Shrine

8.8/10 (835 reviews)
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.
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Activities

Tokyo: Mt. Fuji Cruise & Hakone Ropeway Day Trip by Bus

Tokyo: Mt. Fuji Cruise & Hakone Ropeway Day Trip by Bus

AU$117
per adult
Tokyo: Mt. Fuji Cruise & Hakone Ropeway Day Trip by Bus
Mt Fuji Hakone Tour from Tokyo: Cable Car and Cruise Option

Mt Fuji Hakone Tour from Tokyo: Cable Car and Cruise Option

AU$109
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Mt Fuji Hakone Tour from Tokyo: Cable Car and Cruise Option
Hakone Zen Walking Tour Following 1,000 Years of Footsteps

Hakone Zen Walking Tour Following 1,000 Years of Footsteps

AU$57
per adult
Hakone Zen Walking Tour Following 1,000 Years of Footsteps
Tour Bus

From Lake Kawaguchiko: One Way Bus Transfer to Hakone Area

AU$82
per adult
From Lake Kawaguchiko: One Way Bus Transfer to Hakone Area
Atami: MOA Museum of Art Admission Package

Atami: MOA Museum of Art Admission Package

AU$27
per adult
Atami: MOA Museum of Art Admission Package
Mt.Fuji & Lake Ash

Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bus 1 Day from Tokyo

AU$214
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bus 1 Day from Tokyo
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Our pick of the best Motohakone Hotel Deals

Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori（ORIX HOTELS & RESORTS）

Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori（ORIX HOTELS & RESORTS）

4 out of 5
160 Motohakone Togendai Hakone Kanagawa-ken
The price is AU$461 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
AU$461
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Stay at this spa hotel in Hakone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and hot springs on-site. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,347 reviews)
"Loved this hotel. I would definitely stay here again. 10/10 would recommend."

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori（ORIX HOTELS & RESORTS）
The Prince Hakone Lake Ashinoko

The Prince Hakone Lake Ashinoko

4 out of 5
144 Moto-hakone Hakone Kanagawa-ken
The price is AU$381 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
AU$381
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Stay at this spa hotel in Hakone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
The Prince Hakone Lake Ashinoko
YuYu Hakone - Private Open Air Onsen Usage Guaranteed

YuYu Hakone - Private Open Air Onsen Usage Guaranteed

3 out of 5
Motohakone 159-22 Hakone Kanagawa
The price is AU$179 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
AU$179
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Stay at this ryokan in Hakone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Lake Ashi and Gotemba Premium Outlets are located ...
YuYu Hakone - Private Open Air Onsen Usage Guaranteed
RakutenSTAY FUJIMITERRACE HakoneAshinoko

RakutenSTAY FUJIMITERRACE HakoneAshinoko

4 out of 5
Mitsutani 2-2 Hakone Kanagawa
The price is AU$605 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
AU$605
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Stay at this aparthotel in Hakone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and furnished balconies. Popular attractions Lake Ashi and Hakone Hot Springs are located ...
RakutenSTAY FUJIMITERRACE HakoneAshinoko
Ryuguden

Ryuguden

4 out of 5
139 Motohakone Hakone Kanagawa
The price is AU$770 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
AU$770
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Stay at this golf ryokan in Hakone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Lake Ashi and Hakone Hot Springs are located ...
Ryuguden
HESTA Hakone

HESTA Hakone

2.5 out of 5
Motohakone 159-205, Hakone-cho Hakone Kanagawa
The price is AU$87 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
AU$87
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Stay at this guesthouse in Hakone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and slippers. Popular attractions Lake Ashi and Gotemba Premium Outlets are located ...
HESTA Hakone
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Our guide on where to stay in Motohakone

Find the best Motohakone areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A blue cable car suspended over a mountainous landscape with a town below.

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.

A red torii gate in a forested area with a traditional Japanese lantern nearby.

Yumoto

While visiting Yumoto, you might make a stop by sights like Hakone Hot Springs and Tamadare Falls.

A field of tall wheat with mountains in the background and a wooden fence in the foreground.

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.

A public square with a reflective water feature, modern sculptures, and a museum entrance.

Ninohira

If you're spending some time in Ninohira, Hakone Kowakien Yunessun and Hakone Open Air Museum are top sights worth seeing.

A wooden signpost with Japanese characters and a number '5' in a forested area.

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.

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