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House near Spa
House near Spa
Knitted playground at the Hakone Open Air Museum. The museum has plenty of appeal for adults as well, with a number of beautiful installation pieces.
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Hokone truly surprises me on this winter trip after having visited it with a tour group over 2 decades ago! It is not just a place of onsens or gateway to Mount Fuji as many who visited here would have come for!

Hakone warrants a stay of at least 5 days to 10 days or even more if u can afford the luxury of a long vacation!

After countless visits to Japan and having set foot on all the 47 prefectures and major sites I finally am able to just take it easy and travel like I live in this wonderful country!

If paintings are not your thing and viewing arts indoor seems a bit claustrophobic then this is the museum for u! Out in the open air with countless amazing sculptures and also a Picasso gallery! 

One tip for new visitors to this part of Japan. Buy a Hakone Free Pass from Shinjuku station (which allows you to travel to & from Hakone as well as in the area for 2-3 days at steeply discounted prices) and make sure u ask for a brochures with vouchers inside. The vouchers will allow u to visit museums at ¥1000 each! That's a bargain for such fine museums and guarantee a smooth journey throughout!
This is a gorgeous spot to take in some sculptures in the mountains. About 90 minutes from Tokyo on the Romancecar

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Our pick of the best Ninohira Hotel Deals

Hakone Kowakien TEN-YU

Hakone Kowakien TEN-YU

4.5 out of 5
1297 Ninotaira Hakone Kanagawa
The price is AU$667 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
AU$667
per night
5 Feb - 6 Feb
Stay at this luxury ryokan in Hakone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and hot springs on-site. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,801 reviews)
Great place! Super friendly, kind staff. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Great location high on the mountain. In room onsen was nice for a quick private soak. The forest and rooftop public onsen were lovely and uncrowded. Breakfast buffet was delicious.

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Hakone Kowakien TEN-YU
Hakone Kowakien

Hakone Kowakien

4 out of 5
1297 Ninotaira Hakone-Machi, Hakone Kanagawa Prefecture
The price is AU$262 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
AU$262
per night
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Stay at this hotel in Hakone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Lake ...
9/10 Wonderful! (208 reviews)
The hotel is a newer property with nice aesthetics. We stayed in a room with 2 double beds meant to fit 2 adults and 2 children (ages 10 and 12). Even by our British standards it was small. The dining was all buffet - breakfast and dinner. I thinks fairly hard to eat too healthy. The soft serve ice ...

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Hakone Kowakien
Hakone Kowakien Miyamafurin

Hakone Kowakien Miyamafurin

3 out of 5
Kowakidani 493-48 Hakone Kanagawa
The price is AU$255 per night from 6 Feb to 7 Feb
AU$255
per night
6 Feb - 7 Feb
Stay at this ryokan in Hakone. Enjoy free parking, hot springs on-site and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Lake Ashi and Hakone Kowakien Yunessun are ...
8/10 Very Good! (242 reviews)
Excellent staff, rooms, and facilities. The staff were very kind and welcoming. The included kaiseki dinner was far above my expectations. Everything was top notch!

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Hakone Kowakien Miyamafurin
Prince Smart Inn Atami

Prince Smart Inn Atami

3.5 out of 5
17-14 Kasugatyou Atami Shizuoka
The price is AU$98 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
AU$98
per night
2 Feb - 3 Feb
Stay at this hotel in Atami. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (609 reviews)
Check in was easy and smooth. The room was very clean. The toilet had its own room. Same with the excellent shower. Staff was excellent. They had free lockers where you could keep your luggage until check in time. Our only complaint was that they would not store our luggage after we checked out.

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Prince Smart Inn Atami
Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori

Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori

3.5 out of 5
160 Motohakone Togendai Hakone Kanagawa-ken
The price is AU$308 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
AU$308
per night
3 Feb - 4 Feb
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! (1,329 reviews)
Beautiful waterfront view

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori
Hotel Mt. Fuji

Hotel Mt. Fuji

3.5 out of 5
1360-83 Yamanaka Yamanakako Yamanashi-ken
The price is AU$190 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
AU$190
per night
5 Feb - 6 Feb
Stay at this hotel in Yamanakako. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (848 reviews)
Hot spring is great

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Hotel Mt. Fuji
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Other neighbourhoods around Ninohira

Gora featuring signage and street scenes

Gora

4.5/5(42 area reviews)

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.

Gora
Chisuji Falls featuring a cascade

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.

Kowakudani
Miyanoshita

Miyanoshita

4/5(8 area reviews)

Gardens, restaurants and hot springs highlight some of the notable features of Miyanoshita. Make a stop by Taikoyu while you're exploring.

Miyanoshita
Castle of Himeji with spring cherry blossoms at  Japan

Miyagino

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Miyagino and surrounding area, you can visit Hakone Kowakien Yunessun and Hakone Gora Park.

Miyagino
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Ashinoyu

Visitors to Ashinoyu like its restaurants and golf courses, and Hakone Yunohana Golf Course is a sight worth a stop.

Ashinoyu
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Ohiradai

Though Ohiradai may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Hakone Kowakien Yunessun and Tenzan Onsen.

Ohiradai


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