natural wonder
Lake Ashi
A scenic crater lake in Hakone offering stunning views of Mount Fuji with traditional pirate ship cruises across its calm waters.
1 km · about 5 min drive
Kanagawa, Japan · Asia
Hakone works well as a base: 10 minutes from Yugawara, 1km from Lake Ashi.
Hakone is a town located in Kanagawa, Japan. With a population of 11,293, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Hakone sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Hakone to your route.
Hakone (箱根町, Hakone-machi) is a town in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2023, the city had a population of 10,965, and total area of 92.82 km2 (35.84 sq mi).
Hakone is a notable spa town and a popular tourist destination due to its many hot springs being within view of nearby Mount Fuji, the most visitedRead more
mountain in Japan.
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Hakone is located in Kanagawa, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 35.1895 latitude, 139.0265 longitude.
Hakone has a population of approximately 11,293 people, making it a town in Japan.
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natural wonder
A scenic crater lake in Hakone offering stunning views of Mount Fuji with traditional pirate ship cruises across its calm waters.
1 km · about 5 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The summit lay-by on the Hakone Turnpike, looking across Lake Ashi to Mount Fuji from 1,011 m. A long-standing gathering point for drivers on one of Japan's best-known toll driving roads.
2 km · about 5 min drive
cafe
A car enthusiast gathering point on the Hakone Turnpike toll road, where Japanese car culture comes alive with weekend meetups against volcanic mountain backdrops.
3 km · about 5 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The Hakone region offers some of the best vantage points for viewing Mount Fuji, especially from the Owakudani volcanic valley.
4 km · about 10 min drive
museum
Japan's first open-air museum showcasing a stunning collection of sculptures set against the backdrop of the Hakone mountains.
5 km · about 10 min drive
cafe
A premium Japanese highway rest stop on the Tomei Expressway with stunning Mount Fuji views, gourmet food courts, and hot spring foot baths.
12 km · about 25 min drive
racetrack
Historic circuit at the foot of Mount Fuji with a 1.5 km main straight, one of motorsport's longest, and postcard views of the volcano on clear days.
22 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The main starting point for summit climbs on Japan's highest and most sacred peak, accessible by bus at 2,300 meters elevation.
31 km · about 35 min drive
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