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
From Tokyo: Hakone Ninja Bus & Mt. Fuji Adventure Day Tour

From Tokyo: Hakone Ninja Bus & Mt. Fuji Adventure Day Tour

Rp1.436.034
per adult
From Tokyo: Hakone Ninja Bus & Mt. Fuji Adventure Day Tour
Mt.Fuji & Lake Ash

Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bus 1 Day from Tokyo

Rp2.683.984
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bus 1 Day from Tokyo
Tokyo: Mt. Fuji Hakone tour, Lake Ashi Cruise&Owakudani Cable car

Mt Fuji Hakone Tour from Tokyo: Cable Car and Cruise Option

Rp1.096.436
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Mt Fuji Hakone Tour from Tokyo: Cable Car and Cruise Option
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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 Rp3.901.285 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
Rp3.901.285
Rp4.969.160 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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! (948 reviews)
"Beautiful location"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 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 Rp1.239.073 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
Rp1.239.073
Rp1.362.980 total
24 Sept - 25 Sept
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (262 reviews)
"Friendly staff, relaxing onsen!"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

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 Rp5.812.158 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
Rp5.812.158
Rp6.427.450 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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. ...
Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori（ORIX HOTELS & RESORTS）
RakutenSTAY FUJIMITERRACE HakoneAshinoko

RakutenSTAY FUJIMITERRACE HakoneAshinoko

4 out of 5
Mitsutani 2-2 Hakone Kanagawa
The price is Rp5.698.341 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
Rp5.698.341
Rp6.302.210 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Stay at this aparthotel in Hakone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and furnished balconies. Popular attractions Lake Ashi and Hakone Kowakien Yunessun are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (418 reviews)
"The view and private hot spring was fantastic. The nearby restaurants were lacking so recommend cooking at property."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

RakutenSTAY FUJIMITERRACE HakoneAshinoko
Ryuguden

Ryuguden

4 out of 5
139 Motohakone Hakone Kanagawa
The price is Rp9.921.818 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
Rp9.921.818
Rp10.948.035 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Stay at this golf ryokan in Hakone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Lake Ashi and Hakone Kowakien Yunessun are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (311 reviews)
"Lovely spa hotel with amazing views . Traditional dinner and breakfast were delicious."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Ryuguden
HESTA Hakone

HESTA Hakone

2.5 out of 5
Motohakone 159-205, Hakone-cho Hakone Kanagawa
The price is Rp727.978 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
Rp727.978
Rp834.852 total
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Stay at this guesthouse in Hakone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and slippers. Popular attractions Lake Ashi and Hakone Kowakien Yunessun are located ...
HESTA Hakone
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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 traditional Japanese street with cherry blossoms, a bridge, and buildings with traditional architecture.

Yumoto

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

A traditional building with a garden, a bridge, and a river.
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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 public square with a reflective water feature, modern sculptures, and a museum entrance.

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