Make the most of Hakone, a Natural Paradise not far from central Tokyo

Sitting only about an hour and a half from Shinjuku by train, Hakone is one of Tokyo’s best and most scenic day trip or overnight destinations. Home to an eclectic array of hot springs and a natural onsen, as well as breathtaking sightseeing courses and trekking routes, it's the perfect place to unwind and reconnect with nature. Here’s a guide to making the most out of a weekend in Hakone.

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Update 2023.08.07

DAY1

2021-06-10
- Gallery Cafe Utoriro
  
  10:00
- Forest Adventure Hakone
  
  11:00
- Hakone Yuryo
  
  13:00
- Tomosuke
  
  15:00
- Hakone Open Air Museum
  
  17:00

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DAY1

- Gallery Cafe Utoriro
  
  10:00
  
  30min
  
  Other Coffee Shop
  
  Start your journey here at Gallery Cafe Utoriro, a popular local café and eatery just a stone’s throw from Hakone Yumoto Station. Here in the café, you’ll find paintings from incredible local and international artists, including Frenchman Maurice Utrillo and Japanese talent Hiraga Kei. Have some breakfast and get ready to plan out your day.
  
  Address
  
  Kanagawa Ashigarashimo-gun Hakonemachi Yumoto 692
  - Gallery Cafe Utoriro
  - Gallery Cafe Utoriro
  - Gallery Cafe Utoriro
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  30min
- Forest Adventure Hakone
  
  11:00
  
  60min
  
  Other Leisure Facility / Other Outdoors Facility
  
  After a relaxing, tranquil breakfast, it’s now time to visit one of Hakone’s most hair raising attractions, Forest Adventure Hakone a forest covered adventure park with plenty for the whole family to enjoy. There are 11 kinds of climbing routes in total but, if you’re feeling brave, make a beeline to the "Cliff Challenger" to climb the wall which is an impressive 7 meters tall.
  
  Address
  
  Kanagawa Pref. Ashigarashimogunhakonemachi Yumoto Tea flower 749-1
  
  18 of the Best things to do in Hakone
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  - Forest Adventure Hakone
  - Forest Adventure Hakone
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  60min
- Hakone Yuryo
  
  13:00
  
  60min
  
  Hot Spring / Hot Spring Bath
  
  After working out all those climbing muscles, it’s time to relax and unwind at Hakone Yuryo, one of the area’s most scenic onsen complexes. The traditional, almost whimsical classic style complex features indoor and outdoor baths as well as private rooms, making it suitable for all guest types.
  
  Address
  
  Kanagawa prefecture Ashigarashimo-gun Hakone machi Tosanosawa 4
  
  18 of the Best things to do in Hakone
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  - Hakone Yuryo Onsen Admission in Kanagawa
    
    ¥1,700
  - Hakone Yuryo
  - Hakone Yuryo
  - Hakone Yuryo
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  60min
- Tomosuke
  
  15:00
  
  60min
  
  Now, it’s time for an early dinner or late lunch, depending on how you’re travelling. After soaking for a while in the rich mineral springs, there’s nothing more refreshing than fresh local soba and Tomosuke is where to try it. This popular local establishment is home to some of the area’s most popular buckwheat noodles. The restaurant also has outdoor seating, so it's perfect for long spring and autumn afternoons.
  
  Address
  - Tomosuke
  - Tomosuke
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  60min
- Hakone Open Air Museum
  
  17:00
  
  60min
  
  Art Museum
  
  You can’t visit Hakone without making a detour to check out Hakone Open Air Museum one of the area’s most famous cultural sites. This unique museum displays an number of their exhibits both indoors and outdoors, in an attempt to strike the perfect harmonic balance of natural and artificual beauty. Their famous on site collection contains 300 works by Pablo Picasso.
  
  Address
  
  Kanagawa Pref. Ashigarashimogunhakonemachi Ninotaira 1121
  
  18 of the Best things to do in Hakone
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  - Hakone Open Air Museum
  - Hakone Open Air Museum
  - Hakone Open Air Museum
- FINISH
  
  18:00