Hakone is a popular destination in Japan, known for its hot springs, natural beauty, and views of Mount Fuji. Here are some things to do in Hakone:
- Visit the Hakone Open-Air Museum
- Take a ride on the Hakone Ropeway
- Explore Lake Ashinoko
- Visit the Hakone Shrine
- Soak in the hot springs
- Stay in a traditional Japanese inn, known as a ryokan
- See the autumn colors
- Visit the Owakudani volcanic valley
- Take a cruise on Lake Ashinoko
- Visit the Pola Museum of Art
- See the Chisuji Falls
- Take a hike on one of the many trails
Hakone is also known for its delicious food, including black eggs boiled in the hot springs and local specialties like soba noodles and kamaboko fish cakes. Visitors can stay in a range of accommodations, from traditional ryokans to Western-style hotels. The Hakone Free Pass is a convenient way to travel around the area, as it covers transportation on trains, buses, and boats.
