Motohakone Travel Guide

Hakone

A mountain with a snow-capped peak, a body of water, and a traditional Japanese torii gate.
A rocky terrain with a steam vent, a wooden signpost with Japanese characters, and a mountainous backdrop.
A traditional Japanese torii gate surrounded by lush greenery and a stone staircase leading up to a shrine.
A traditional Japanese temple with a red entrance, stone lanterns, and a forested hillside in the background.
A red torii gate in a foggy setting with a stone path leading through it.

Stay near popular Motohakone attractions

A red torii gate at the entrance of a forested area with stone steps leading up to it.

Hakone Shrine

8.8/10 (835 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Fujiyama Tower

From Hakone: Mt Fuji and Lake Kawaguchiko Area Bus Tour

Rp1.895.353
per adult
From Hakone: Mt Fuji and Lake Kawaguchiko Area Bus Tour
Tour Bus

From Hakone: One Way Bus Transfer to Lake Kawaguchiko

Rp1.009.286
per adult
From Hakone: One Way Bus Transfer to Lake Kawaguchiko
Tour Bus

From Lake Kawaguchiko: One Way Bus Transfer to Hakone Area

Rp1.009.286
per adult
From Lake Kawaguchiko: One Way Bus Transfer to Hakone Area
Mount Fuji & Hakone, Lake Kawaguchi and Owakudani Day Tour

Mount Fuji & Hakone, Lake Kawaguchi and Owakudani Day Tour

Rp874.726
per adult
Mount Fuji & Hakone, Lake Kawaguchi and Owakudani Day Tour
Mont Fuji and Hakone Highlights Day Tour from Tokyo

Mt Fuji & Hakone Scenic Day Tour with Lake Ashi Cruise & Ropeway

Rp2.411.235
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Mt Fuji & Hakone Scenic Day Tour with Lake Ashi Cruise & Ropeway
From Tokyo: Mount Fuji Views & Hidden Gems Tour with Guide

From Tokyo: Mount Fuji Views & Hidden Gems Tour with Guide

Rp897.143
per adult
From Tokyo: Mount Fuji Views & Hidden Gems Tour with Guide
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Top hotels in Motohakone

The Prince Hakone Lake Ashinoko

The Prince Hakone Lake Ashinoko

4 out of 5
144 Moto-hakone Hakone Kanagawa-ken
The price is Rp2.956.747 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
Rp2.956.747
Rp3.773.680 total
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Stay at this spa hotel in Hakone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (935 reviews)
"Amazing place to stay at. Quiet,"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

The Prince Hakone Lake Ashinoko
YuYu Hakone - Private Open Air Onsen Usage Guaranteed

YuYu Hakone - Private Open Air Onsen Usage Guaranteed

3 out of 5
Motohakone 159-22 Hakone Kanagawa
The price is Rp1.138.450 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
Rp1.138.450
Rp1.252.295 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Stay at this ryokan in Hakone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Lake Ashi and Hakone Kowakien Yunessun are located ...
YuYu Hakone - Private Open Air Onsen Usage Guaranteed
Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori（ORIX HOTELS & RESORTS）

Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori（ORIX HOTELS & RESORTS）

4 out of 5
160 Motohakone Togendai Hakone Kanagawa-ken
The price is Rp4.322.335 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp4.322.335
Rp4.788.030 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Stay at this spa hotel in Hakone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and hot springs on-site. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,384 reviews)
"We loved our stay. It was one of the highlights of our trip to Japan."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori（ORIX HOTELS & RESORTS）
RakutenSTAY FUJIMITERRACE HakoneAshinoko

RakutenSTAY FUJIMITERRACE HakoneAshinoko

4 out of 5
Mitsutani 2-2 Hakone Kanagawa
The price is Rp6.021.293 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
Rp6.021.293
Rp6.656.817 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Stay at this aparthotel in Hakone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and furnished balconies. Popular attractions Lake Ashi and Hakone Shrine are located ...
RakutenSTAY FUJIMITERRACE HakoneAshinoko
Ryuguden

Ryuguden

4 out of 5
139 Motohakone Hakone Kanagawa
The price is Rp9.677.155 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
Rp9.677.155
Rp10.678.265 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Stay at this golf ryokan in Hakone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Lake Ashi and Hakone Shrine are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (309 reviews)
"Lovely spa hotel with amazing views . Traditional dinner and breakfast were delicious."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Ryuguden
Hotel de Yama, Hakone Lake Side

Hotel de Yama, Hakone Lake Side

3.5 out of 5
80 Motohakone Hakone Kanagawa-ken
The price is Rp3.606.704 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp3.606.704
Rp4.000.769 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Stay at this spa hotel in Hakone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (369 reviews)
"Beautiful landscaping and backyard, big rooms. Very pleasant."

Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026

Hotel de Yama, Hakone Lake Side
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Where to stay in Motohakone

Find the best Motohakone areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A blue cable car suspended over a mountainous landscape with a town below.

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.

A snow-capped mountain, a lake, and a building on a hill.
Photo by Alessandra Lacerda
Open Photo by Alessandra Lacerda

Yumoto

While visiting Yumoto, you might make a stop by sights like Hakone Toy Museum and Hakone Hot Springs.

A traditional building with a garden, a bridge, and a river.
Photo by Flow in edgewise
Open Photo by Flow in edgewise

Sengokuhara

Unique features of Sengokuhara include the hot springs and mountain views. Make a stop by Sengokuhara Susuki Prairie or Sengokuhara Onsen while you're exploring the area.

A traditional Japanese onsen with large rocks and a wooden building in the background.

Ninohira

If you're spending some time in Ninohira, Hakone Kowakien Yunessun and Hakone Open Air Museum are top sights worth seeing.

A wooden signpost with Japanese characters and a number '5' in a forested 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.

Motohakone Travel Guide