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Hakone Open-Air Museum
Japan's first open-air museum showcasing a stunning collection of sculptures set against the backdrop of the Hakone mountains.
10 km · about 20 min drive
Kanagawa, Japan · Asia
Odawara works well as a base: 10 minutes from Kōzu, 14km from Lake Ashi.
Odawara is a city located in Kanagawa, Japan. With a population of 188,856, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Odawara 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 Odawara to your route.
Odawara (小田原市, Odawara-shi) is a city in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 September 2025, the city had an estimated population of 185,027 and a population density of 1,700 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 113.79 square kilometres (43.93 sq mi).
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Odawara is located in Kanagawa, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 35.2556 latitude, 139.1597 longitude.
Odawara has a population of approximately 188,856 people, making it a city in Japan.
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museum
Japan's first open-air museum showcasing a stunning collection of sculptures set against the backdrop of the Hakone mountains.
10 km · about 20 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.
12 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The Hakone region offers some of the best vantage points for viewing Mount Fuji, especially from the Owakudani volcanic valley.
13 km · about 25 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.
13 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
A scenic crater lake in Hakone offering stunning views of Mount Fuji with traditional pirate ship cruises across its calm waters.
14 km · about 25 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.
18 km · about 20 min drive
mountain pass
A tight, tree-walled climb over the Tanzawa mountains west of Tokyo, long a favourite of motorcyclists and cyclists for its relentless switchbacks. The narrow western descent to Lake Miyagase is single-track in places.
20 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.
25 km · about 30 min drive
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