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Pola Museum of Art

Leisure / Hobbies

Kanagawa Ashigarashimo-gun Hakonemachi Sengokuhara Kozukayama 1285

The museum exhibits approximately 9,500 works of art collected over a number of decades by Mr. Tsuneshi Suzuki, the owner of the Paula Orbis group known for Paula cosmetics. The collection of Impressionists’ work is also said to be the greatest in both quality and quantity in Japan. The architecture overflows with a translucent quality due to the abundant amount of glass used which is a feature of the museum, and art can be appreciated in the abundant greenery and light which shines in through the enormous picture windows. A promenade was opened in 2013 so you can stroll at your ease in the middle of nature while listening to the birds singing.
Sounji Temple

3.5

45 Reviews

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Kanagawa Pref. Ashigarashimogunhakonemachi Yumoto 405

This temple, of Rinzai sect’s Daitokuji school located in Hakone Town, Ashigarashimo County, Kanagawa Prefecture, is the family temple of the Japanese military commander during the Sengoku (Warring States) period, Hojo Soun. It is said that the temple was built in 1521 by Soun’s son, Ujitsuna, in line with Soun’s dying wishes. It burned to the ground when Toyotomi Hideyoshi attacked Odawara, but it was rebuilt to its former glory in 1627. In the grounds of the temple are the graves of five generations of the Hojo family, Lords of Odawara castle, as well as the remains of the dry landscape gardens said to be created by Hojo Nagatsuna. Every year in early November the temple treasures are specially opened to the public.

北条早雲（本人は「伊勢...
Kikugawa Shoten

4.0

31 Reviews

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Kanagawa Pref. Ashigarashimogunhakonemachi Yumoto 706-17

This souvenir shop located in front of Hakone-Yumoto Station carries a wide variety of products including specialties and sweets of the Hakone/Odawara area as well as other local merchandise. Their famous product is the Castella-yaki Hakone Manju, a sweet dumpling in which white azuki bean paste is enveloped in sweet castella dough. The Hakone manju corner where a machine at the front of the store churns out fresh-baked sweets is often featured on TV programs. Wooden mosaic works, tsukemono and Odawara’s kamaboko are also best-sellers.

店頭で買って食べました。出来たては熱くて美味しいですね。カステラ生地に白餡です。70円／個手頃な値段です。サイズは2口で食べれるサイズで何個でも頂けます。機械で自動で作ってます。箱根湯本駅から降りて直ぐです。
Homma Yoseki Museum

4.5

16 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kanagawa Pref. Ashigarashimogunhakonemachi Yumoto 84

An art museum which displays examples of yosegi-zaiku and mokuzogan, renowned traditional woodworking crafts from Hakone. The museum's collection of some 500 pieces includes works dating back to the Edo period, and 200 are on permanent display for visitors to appreciate. The museum also holds a reservation only yosegi-zaiku workshop in which you can make your every own yosegi-zaiku coaster. In the museum's shop, you can purchase charming wooden craft goods such as trick boxes made with yosegi-zaiku.

酒田駅からの徒歩5分くらい入館料は一般1000円ですが旧本間邸・本間美術館2館共通券1,600円があるので両方訪問するかどうか事前に決めておいた方がいいです現代美術が多いのであまり興味がありませんでした展示の数もスペースも狭いですここは美術館より庭園「鶴舞園」と別荘「清遠閣」がとても素晴らしいです
Cherry Trees of Hayakawa Riverbank

4.0

14 Reviews

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Kanagawa Pref. Ashigarashimogunhakonemachi Kiga Around 1307

This well-known cherry blossoms viewing site is located in Hakone Town, Ashigarashimo County. Approximately 150 yoshino cherry blossom trees bloom along a 600 meter stretch of the Hayakawa River bank in early April during the Sakura Festival. Many cherry blossoms viewers visit during this time. At night cherry blossoms are lit up, one is enveloped in an ethereal fantasy world that must be experienced and enjoyed.

Visited on 16 April, just around peak blossom time. It was gorgeous. Very good number of Somei Yoshino cherry blossoms along the riverside, not crowded and generally very pleasant place. Parallel...
Sengokuhara Susuki Grass Fields

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Kanagawa Pref. Ashigarashimogunhakonemachi Sengokuhara

The gentle slopes of the Sengokuhara area are covered with Japanese pampas grass and Sengokuhara is considered a top Hakone sightseeing destination in fall. Selected for such lists as “Kanagawa’s 50 Most Picturesque Spots” and “Kanagawa’s 100 Most Famous Flower Locations,” each year in autumn the area bustles with visitors. From late September, the ears of the pampas grass begin to turn color, and by late autumn visitors can enjoy the site of a veritable golden carpet covering the fields. The Sengokuhara Pampas Grass Festival is held in the area in late September each year. Take the Hakone Tozan Bus and get off at the “Sengoku Kogen” stop. In fall, a Sengokuhara Susuki Bus provides transportation to the area.
Ashigarigo Seto Yashiki

4.0

12 Reviews

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Kanagawa Ashigarakami-gun Kaiseimachi Kanaishima 1336

A 15-minute walk from the Yotsukado Bus Stop, accessible by the Hakone Tozan Bus Line from the Odakyu Shin-Matsuda Station. During the Edo period this was the residence of the Seto family, who ruled for generations over what was the Kanaishima Domain. The large thatched roof covering the main building, storehouse, water mill, and well, as well as other parts of the house, still retain their original appearance. A peaceful rural landscape surrounds the house and you can take a moment to relax and take in the seasons. They also host special seasonal events and hands-on experiences allowing you to feel what it was like to live in harmony with the seasons and nature while at the same time experiences new things.

築300年の古民家。風情がありどこか懐かしい気持ちになりました。ちょうど『風鈴まつり』が開催されていて、47都道府県の風鈴や、シダ植物をあしらった「しのぶ風鈴」、世界の風鈴等が、屋敷の軒下や渡り廊下で涼やかな音を奏でていました。季節ごとにイベントがある様なので、また行ってみたいと思います。また、敷地内にあるカフェ cafe hacco...
Tamamura Toyoo Life Art Museum

4.0

21 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kanagawa Pref. Ashigarashimogunhakonemachi Motohakone 61

Tamamura Toyoo Life Art Museum is in Ashinoko Terrace complex facility in Motohakone, Hakone Town. It displays and sells art works of Toyoo Tamamura, an artist who paints nature and ordinary people’s lives. It is also attached to La Terrazza, an Italian restaurant offering clay-oven baked pizza and fresh gelato.

昨年秋、芦ノ湖のホテルに滞在する前に時間があり、芦ノ湖沿いを歩いていたら、キレイなテラスがあり入ってみました。テラス内に玉村豊男さんのライフアートミュージアムがあり、水彩画作品の展示会を見ることができました(無料)。花や野菜、ブドウなどの作品は見る人を優しく癒してくれます。玉村さんがコロナ禍の状況の中、アトリエにこもり描いた原画を元に製作した版画作品との事です。また、店内には玉村さんのアート商...
Hakone Museum of Photography

4.0

18 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kanagawa Pref. Ashigarashimogunhakonemachi Goura 1300-432

The Hakone Museum of Photography is a small private museum that sits quietly amidst the beautiful natural scenery of the Gora district of Hakone. The Museum was founded on April 7, 2002 by the Hakone-born photographer Katsura Endo. Besides the permanent exhibitions, which consist mainly of photographs showing the natural beauty of Mt. Fuji at different times of year, the Museum also hosts themed exhibitions and special exhibitions featuring the work of leading Japanese and international avant-garde photographers. At the Museum café, visitors can enjoy herbal tea, pound cake (sponge cake), and a variety of seasonal dishes.

We stumbled across this place purely by accident, and what a treat A Quaint tucked away little cafe highlighting a renown Japanese photographer, we ordered breakfast & some coffee and while we waited...
Hakone Pirate Ship

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Kanagawa Pref. Ashigarashimogunhakonemachi Hakone 161

A sightseeing ship operating on Lake Ashi in Hakone Town, Ashigarashimo County, Kanagawa Prefecture which also provides transportation between the three harbors of Hakone-machi Port, Motohakone Port, and Togendai Port. Modeled after a European sailing vessel from the 17th to the 18th centuries, the cruise’s ships are filled with lighthearted touches like figures of the ship’s pirate “crew” scattered about the deck. Riders can enjoy a leisurely sightseeing cruise on the lake while taking in views of Mt. Fuji, the mountains of Hakone, and the natural beauty of the lakeshore. Pets carried in a cage or bag can also be brought onboard.
Sekisho Karakuri Museum

3.5

21 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kanagawa Ashigarashimo-gun Hakonemachi Hakone 15

Located just a one-minute walk from the Sekisho-ato Bus Stop. Located near the Hakone Sekisho Checkpoint this art museum displays and sells primarily the local Karakuri wooden mosaic puzzle boxes made by skilled craftsmen. At first glance the Karakuri Box appears to be just a normal box or piece of art but the box holds the craftsman's wit and skill and is filled a mysterious charm. Come enjoy these top quality Karakuri Boxes made by the Karakuri Production Research Society, a group of craftsmen who have learned their skills from traditional techniques and historical assets from the Odawara and Hakone regions. The museum also features a sales corner.

Very friendly and detailed history and artifacts of Japanese Karakuri Boxes. With historical and contemporary puzzles. Many pieces had limited quantities so they are rare and can hardly be seen. The...
Hakone Tourist Information Center

3.5

20 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kanagawa Ashigarashimo-gun Hakonemachi Yumoto 706-35

A tourist information center that can help with advice about where to go and what to see in the Hakone area. It's located just outside of the east exit of Hakone-Yumoto Station along the Hakone Tozan Railway line. Inside you'll find pamphlets for the popular tourist locations as well as staff who can recommend the seasonal spots and dining information. They can also help you find the optimal route to your destination so if you're unsure as to where to go it's worth stopping in. Information is provided in English, Chinese, and Korean allowing foreign travelers to stop in with confidence that they'll be accommodated. They also offer advice via phone and e-mail so feel free to contact them before you travel.

For 5 consecutive holidays in May 2021. Suddenly I wanted to take a hot spring and got on the Shinkansen in the morning. I didnt make a reservation, but the Hakone town tourist association’s stuff...
Amida-ji Temple (Ajisai-dera)

4.0

16 Reviews

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Kanagawa Pref. Ashigarashimogunhakonemachi Tounosawa 24

A historic old temple in Hakone Town, Ashigarashimo County, Kanagawa Prefecture, this temple has an antiquated appearance and enveloped in the abundant nature of Mt. Tonomine. It was founded in 1604 after receiving a donation from the Lord of Odawara Castle, Tadachika Okubo. It also has another name “Ajisai-dera” (literally “Hydrangea Temple” thanks to the nearly 4,000 hydrangeas which bloom and color the main approach of the temple from June to July. It also venerates the Buddhist mortuary tablet of imperial princess Kazunomiya, who is famous as a tragic heroine of the last days of the Tokugawa Shogunate, and the hondo (main hall) enshrines images of Amitabha Buddha flanked by the Bodhisattvas Avalokiteshvara and Mahasthamaprapta and images related to the imperial princess Kazunomiya.

細い山道を車で登ります。前から車が来たら怖いと思いながら進みました。何とか駐車場を見つけ坂道を歩いて行きました。傾斜がきつく距離はさほどでは無いのですが疲れました。お寺に辿り着きましたが寺自体は普通のお寺でした。
Hakone Meissen Antique Museum

3.0

20 Reviews

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Kanagawa Pref. Ashigarashimogunhakonemachi Goura 1320-653

The Hakone Meissen Antique Museum displays a range of more than 300 pieces of porcelain made from the Meissen kilns with a focus on works from the 18th to the 19th century. Various pieces of work, such as antique tableware and figurines, chandeliers, and mechanical dolls which move when touched, as well as many valuable collections are on display in the museum. The building which used to be the residence of the former Governor of the Bank of Japan, Hisato Ichimada, was moved from Aoyama, Tokyo and rebuilt here in Hakone. In the garden you can find a cafe and foot bath so you can sit back and relax in between appreciating the works of art on display. The nearest stations are Gora Station and Koen-kami Station.

We live in a hotel very close to this museum. One day, on our way to gora station, we spot this tiny place. My son insisted to go check it out. So we went into it. IT is a very tiny house maybe...
Hakone Komagatake Ropeway

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Kanagawa Pref. Ashigarashimogunhakonemachi Motohakone 139

Hakone Komagatake Ropeway is a 1,783-meter-long funitel ropeway which starts at Hakone-en by the banks of Lake Ashinoko and terminates at the summit of Mt. Komagatake; a one-way journey takes seven minutes. After boarding at Hakone-en Station in Hakone-en, passengers can view the Hakone area spread out below them like a “miniature garden” with Lake Ashinoko at its center. To the northwest magnificent Mt. Fuji can be seen, while further off there is a spectacular panoramic view of the coastline from Suruga Bay to the “Izu Seven” islands forming part of the Izu Islands, the Shonan Coast, and as far as the Boso Peninsula. Return tickets cost 1,080 yen for adults, 540 yen for children.
Kintoki-jinja Shrine

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Kanagawa Pref. Ashigarashimogunhakonemachi Sengokuhara

Located in the foothills of Mt. Kintoki, Kintoki-jinja Shrine is dedicated to the Late Heian period warrior Sakata no Kintoki, on whom the legendary hero Kintaro was based. Adjacent to the Shrine precinct, there is a three kilometer hiking trail; the summit of Mt. Kintoki can be reached in around 90 minutes’ walk. On the path up to the summit, visitors pass by the Oku-no-in (Inner Shrine), a hokora (small shrine) dedicated to a hatchet that, according to tradition, was used by Kintaro, and a stone under which Kintaro is said to have taken shelter. Every year, a Kintoki Festival is held on Children’s Day (May 5th), and the Yudate-no-Shishi-mai lion dance (which has been designated as a National Intangible Folk Cultural Property) is performed.
Mt. Kintoki

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Oyama cho, Sunto-gun, Shizuoka prefecture

Mt. Kintoki is a 1,212 meter high mountain located on the boundary between Shizuoka Prefecture and Kanagawa Prefecture; it is famous as the setting for the Kintaro legends. From the summit, there are spectacular views of Mt. Fuji, Sagami Bay and Hakone. There is an easy hiking path to the summit, where there is a teahouse and toilets, so even people with little hiking experience can have a safe, enjoyable time climbing to the top. On the route up to the summit, visitors pass the Kintoki-jinja Shrine, which is dedicated to Sakata no Kintoki, the warrior who is said to have been the model for the legendary hero Kintaro, as well as a small shrine dedicated to Kintaro’s hatchet, and various other spots associated with Kintaro.
Hakone History Museum

4.0

13 Reviews

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Kanagawa Ashigarashimo-gun Hakonemachi Yumoto 266

A museum located next to the town hall across the Ajisai Bridge from Hakone-Yumoto Station. Based around the idea that Hakone is more interesting when you know the history, they have exhibits centered around two keywords; Hot-Springs, and Roads. Following the change from the Seven Spring Hot-spring Town of the Edo period to the present day 17 Springs come learn about how Hakone changed from a hot-spring health resort to a tourist hot-spring locale. There's also the special exhibition room where you can explore historical events that influenced the Hakone region dating such as far in Hakone's past when it was part of the sea or when Toyotomi Hideyoshi engaged in the Siege of Odawara. The museum also has special exhibits for children including an area where they can play with examples of the local woodcraft puzzle boxes and an area where they can make their own miniature straw sandals.

箱根の昔の写真が多々展示されています。今の同じ場所と比べながら見学すると楽しいです。企画展でより多くの写真を展示していましたが、通常の展示に写真を増やしてくれるとより楽します。
Tanzawa Lake Memorial Museum Miho no Ie

3.0

15 Reviews

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Kanagawa Pref. Ashigarakamigunyamakitamachi Kamioda 759-2

This exhibition hall is a part of the Tanzawa Lake Memorial Hall located on the side of Prefectural Route 76 in Kamioda, Yamakita Town, Ashigarakami County. The hall's building is a restored folk home relocated from a settlement in Yozuku village that was submerged under Tanzawa Lake with the construction of Miho Dam. The 120-year-old folk home houses a range of exhibits including household goods from yesteryear.

本日は駐車場や三保の家は水曜日でお休みでした。以前ここで無料配布の品が手に入ったのでいただきたく車を停めましたが休館日で中に入れず残念でした。ダム湖に沈んだ渡辺家の家が移築され農機具などもあって昭和初期を思い出させてくれるので丹沢湖に来たら寄ってみてください。休館日＝水曜日、入場無料、滞在時間30分です。記念館の1階には地場産のお土産屋さんもあります。
Hatajuku parquet Hall

3.5

4 Reviews

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Kanagawa Pref. Ashigarashimogunhakonemachi Hatajuku 103

This is an establishment which exhibits and sells wooden items made in the “Yosegi-zaiku” (a type of traditional Japanese parquetry) style which is a traditional craft in Hakone that flourished mainly in Hatajuku from the Edo period. It is possible to see demonstrations of parquetry production at the craft hall. Also at the interactive workshops, you can experience making a parquet coaster using prepared pieces under the guidance of the parquetry handicraft craftsman. (Prior booking essential) At Hakone-Yumoto Station, take the Hakone Tozan Bus Hakone-kyukaido Line and get off at Hatajuku.

旧東海道沿いにあり、大きな無料駐車場がそばにあり入りやすい。販売している寄木細工はありきたりだが、30分位でできる寄木細工体験をやっている。まわりにも数件寄木細工の店があり、ぶらつくと面白い。

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Kanagawa prefecture acts as an extension of the Tokyo metropolis that spills over into coastal towns, most notably Yokohama city, heavily populated and known for its Chinatown and seaside attractions. Just the right distance for a day trip out of Tokyo, Kanagawa is home to some of Tokyo’s most accessible beaches, including around Kamakura, best known for its Big Buddha. Visitors can also travel a little farther afield for a weekend at Hakone onsen town.