Nature & ParksKanagawa (Yokohama, Kamakura, Hakone)

Hakone

Japanese name: 箱根

Hakone is a scenic mountain resort town famous for its views of Mt. Fuji, hot spring ryokan, and open-air museums. The volcanic landscape around Owakudani features active sulfur vents and famous black eggs cooked in the hot springs.

Opening hours: Varies by area; around Owakudani roughly 9:00–17:00
Getting there: From Hakone-Yumoto Station (Odakyu Line), continue by Hakone Tozan bus or mountain railway to each sight
Map: Open in Google Maps ↗
Official site: www.hakone.or.jp ↗

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Tours, tickets & JR passesSkip-the-line tickets and day tours across Japan, usually cheaper than the gate price.Klook ↗Guided experiencesSmall-group and private experiences with free cancellation up to 24h before.GetYourGuide ↗Hotels & ryokanThe widest inventory in Japan, including small family-run ryokan.Booking.com ↗Budget stays in AsiaOften the cheapest for business hotels and capsule stays in Japan.Agoda ↗Japan eSIM — data in 2 minutesInstall before you land. No airport queue, no physical SIM swap.Airalo ↗Unlimited shinkansen travelWorth it if you do Tokyo → Kyoto → Osaka or more in one trip.Japan Rail Pass ↗Spend yen without bank feesReal exchange rate card — Japan is still a cash-heavy country.Wise ↗Rakuten TravelDomestic-focused inventory, strong for onsen ryokan.楽天トラベル ↗

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