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
Odawara: Odawara Castle Tenshukaku Entrance Ticket
Mt. Fuji and Hakone Day Trip From Tokyo with Bullet Train Option
Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bus 1 Day from Tokyo
Tokyo Mount Fuji and Hakone Highlights Small Group Day Trip
Mount Fuji Shopping Day Tour with Hakone Pirate Ship and Ropeway
Our pick of the best Motohakone Hotel Deals
Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori
Great room and a beautiful resort! The buffet breakfast and dinner get repetitive after the first day, so two nights in Hakone feels just right. The highlights were the yukata and the onsen—super relaxing. The public onsen, in particular, was fantastic!
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
YuYu Hakone - Private Open Air Onsen Usage Guaranteed
Friendly staff, clean rooms
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
RakutenSTAY FUJIMITERRACE HakoneAshinoko
A delightful cabin next to the lake with views of Mount Fuji (although our ground floor apartment had restricted views because of the trees - but not all ground floor apartments had this problem). The hot spring bath and foot spa were utterly delightful though and the projector was a nice touch to ...
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
The Prince Hakone Lake Ashinoko
Beautiful building and view of lake and Mt. Fuji. Onsen bath and dining rooms are too far from guest room and hard for senior.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Ryuguden
The room we got with the private Onsen was big and had a great view
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Hotel de Yama, Hakone Lake Side
We got a lake view room. It’s beautiful and spacious. Staffs are very friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 4 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 Ōwakudani 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.
