Ninohira Travel Guide
Hakone
Popular places to visit
Hakone Kowakien Yunessun
Bring the children to Hakone Kowakien Yunessun and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Hakone. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area.
Hakone Open Air Museum
Spend a day spotting artworks and strolling along the gentle hills and lush lawns at this peaceful garden gallery on a scenic railway route.
Lake Ashi
Stroll around a section of this lake or sail across it on a pirate ship and, if you’re lucky, you might see a clear view of Mount Fuji rising up in the distance.
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.
Hakone Hot Springs
You can take time to visit Hakone Hot Springs during your travels to Hakone. Discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area.
Hakone Gora Park
You can take time to visit Hakone Gora Park during your travels to Hakone. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bus 1 Day from Tokyo
From Hakone: One Way Bus Transfer to Lake Kawaguchiko
From Lake Kawaguchiko: One Way Bus Transfer to Hakone Area
From Hakone: Mt Fuji and Lake Kawaguchiko Area Bus Tour
Tokyo: Mt. Fuji Hakone tour, Cable car&Optional Lake Ashi Cruise
Mt. Fuji and Hakone Day Trip From Tokyo with Bullet Train Option
Top hotels in Ninohira
Hakone Kowakien TEN-YU
This hotel is beautiful with really nice onsens. The customer service at the hotel was outstanding and treats you like a VIP. The food at rhe buffet was really good quality. I give this hotel a 10 out of 10.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Hakone Kowakien
I had higher expectations but overall not bad. Beware this is a family resort so expect running screaming kids especially at dinner and breakfast.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Hakone Kowakien Miyamafurin
Staff were lovely, room was clean with a comfortable bed. Breakfast was small but worked 3 pastries a person a salad and yogurt. Just be aware we booked the "Japanese style Superior room" and there is no shower in this room you have to use the public bath. This was not an issue for us but I feel ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Hakone Gora Byakudan
One of the best hotels we’ve ever stayed at. Period.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Prince Smart Inn Atami
Good hotel and convenient !!
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Hotel Mt. Fuji
Breakfast was delicious!!! Staff made phone calls to make pick up / bus arrangements Views from the onsen or public spa (sauna or natural pools) are insane, loved the experience. It is far away from the city part but there is shuttle to pick you up from MT Fuji bus stop to the hotel (just need a ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ninohira
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.
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.
Miyanoshita
Gardens, restaurants and hot springs highlight some of the notable features of Miyanoshita. Make a stop by Taikoyu while you're exploring.
Miyagino
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Miyagino and surrounding area, you can visit Hakone Meissen Antique Museum and Hakone Gora Park.
Ashinoyu
Visitors to Ashinoyu like its restaurants and golf courses, and Hakone Yunohana Golf Course is a sight worth a stop.
Ohiradai
Though Ohiradai may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tenzan Onsen and Hakone Hot Springs.
