Visit Hakone
- Art & Culture
- Nature, Adventure & Sport
- Lake
Hakone: How to get there?
One and a half hours by train from TokyoHakone: When to go?
All year roundHakone: For how long?
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Hakone Vacations
Hakone is renowned for its beautiful lake, the view it offers on Mount Fuji, as well as for its onsens, the natural hot springs that are caused by the volcanic activity of the region.
Hakone: What to see in the surroundings?
What our travelers think about their stay
Hakone is renowned for its beautiful lake, the view it offers on Mount Fuji, as well as for its onsens, the natural hot springs that are caused by the volcanic activity of the region.
My suggestion
Choose the Hakone Freepass and save on transportation. They are valid for 2 or 3 days and can be bought in any station on the Odakyu Line. They give you access to the many different means of transport of the area. Essential!
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