Where the Great Torii stands in Lake Ashi and the sulfur steam of the earth meets the sky.
A journey by train, cable car, ropeway, and ship.
Sail across a 3,000-year-old crater lake on a replica Pirate Ship. On clear days, Mt. Fuji rises behind the red Torii gate of Hakone Shrine.
The "Great Boiling Valley." Witness active sulfur vents and taste the legendary Kuro-Tamago (Black Eggs) boiled in the volcanic waters.
A world-class outdoor gallery where 120 sculptures by masters like Henry Moore and Picasso harmonize with the mountain landscape.
Hakone is the most famous vantage point for Mount Fuji. Whether from the ropeway or the lakeside, the mountain’s presence is a constant, spiritual anchor.
Part of a vast National Park, Hakone offers a rare combination of geological violence and serene luxury. It is a place where you can feel the heat of the earth beneath your feet and the chill of mountain air on your face.
Traveler Tip
Buy the 'Hakone Free Pass' for unlimited rides on all Loop transport.
Stay in a traditional inn in Hakone-Yumoto. Experience 'Omotenashi' hospitality and private baths filled with mineral-rich volcanic water.
Eat one black egg from Owakudani -> local legend says it will add seven years to your life.
"We are currently mapping the hidden forest trails and selecting the finest Ryokans to build the definitive caldera guide for your 2026 escape."
The steam is rising. The guide is coming. Stay tuned.
A Note to our Guests
Thank you for joining us at the foothills of Fuji. We are honored to help you find your peace in the hot springs of Hakone.
— The Hakone Travel Team