Hakone Attractions

Hakone Attractions including Hakone Open Air Museum, Lake Ashi, Hakone Pirate Ships, Onsen, Hakone Check Point, Hakone Shrine and Hakone Ropeway. Hakone is one of the most popular retreats for people in Tokyo, because of all the Hakone attractions. It features hot springs (onsen), natural beauty, museums, temples, historic sites and potentially scenic views of Mt. Fuji. Hakone Pirate ship, Lake Ashinoko Hakone-Yumoto is the gateway as well as the main town of Hakone area, where you can find many souvenir shops and cafes. You change the train here to enjoy the further trip in Hakone. The train called Hakone Tozan Train which is the Japan’s only mountain railway. It departs Hakone-Yumoto at 100 meters above sea level, taking 40 minutes to climb to Gora Station, which is at an elevation of 500 meters. The climb is negotiated through a series of switchbacks, enabling travellers to enjoy scenic views. Hakone Open-Air Museum opened in 1969 as the first open-air art museum in Japan. It features many famous collections including works by Picasso.   Hakone Kowakien Yunessun is a hot springs spa resort and water amusement park. From spa facilities in the European style, to Onsen in the traditional Japanese style, to fun and wild water recreation amusements, Yunessun has a unique blend of relaxation and water recreation for people of all ages. Hakone Ropeway provides scenic views of Hakone and Mt Fuji on a clear day. The Hakone Ropeway runs between Sounzan, via Owakudani to Togendai on the edge of Lake Ashi.   Owakudani (Great Boiling Valley) also called Jigokudani (“the Valley of Hell”), is a volcanic valley with active sulphur and hot springs in Hakone. Black egg, called Kuro-Tamago in Japanese, is a local specialty, which is a hard-boiled egg in this hot spring. Lake Ashi is a popular tourist destination, famous for the pirate ships, picturesque views of the surrounding tree covered mountains and the floating torii of Hakone Shrine.   Hakone Pirate Ships are sightseeing cruise ships, which are decorated as replicas of pirate ships. The Hakone Pirate Ships are the main form of transport across Lake Ashi between the Hakone Ropeway Station at Togendai and the two townships of Motohakone-ko and Hakone-machi. Hakone Shrine is a very popular attraction with more than 20 millions visitors a year. Hakone Shrine is famous for its Torii “floating” on the edge of Lake Ashi.   Hakone Checkpoint is a historic checkpoint on a main transport route to and from Tokyo. Today, you can experience the history from this well restored facility.   Hokone-en Aquarium is both a fresh-water and salt water aquarium. It is said to be the highest salt water aquarium in Japan. Hakone-en Aquarium displays over  2,000 rare fresh-water fish from 150 species including the so called ‘living fossil’,  protopterus, the African Lungfish.   Hakone Komagatake Ropeway provides a scenic view of Hakone and surrounds. The Hakone Komagatake Ropeway runs from the edge of Lake Ashi to the summit of Mt Komagatake.   Mt Komagatake is a mountain in the Hakone region which features a ropeway, scenic views of Hakone and surrounds. The summit of Mt Komagatake also features part of the Hakone Shrine.   Yugawara   Gora Hakone Tozan Train terminates here at Gora Station then you can catch a Hakone Tozan Cable Car from here to Sounzan Station. Sounzan Hakone Tozan Cable Car terminates here at Sounzan then you can catch a Hakone Ropeway from here to Togendai Station. HAKONE HOTELS GUARANTEED LOWEST RATES Hakone HotelsLooking for Hakone hotels? Save up to 70% off the standard rates on Hakone hotels with instant confirmation. Guaranteed lowest rates for Hakone hotels. | | |