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The Hakone Ekiden

Japan`s most watched and beloved sporting event is a race between Tokyo and Hakone. The Hakone Ekiden is a collegiate relay marathon race ran on January 2nd and 3rd.

What is Hakone known for?

Hakone is most famous for hot springs, traditional ryokan, rich nature, museums, and historical sites. Hakone is a mountainous area that lies on the the famous Tokaido Road connecting Tokyo and Kyoto. Hakone is easily accessibly from Tokyo by train.

Top 10 Things to Do in Hakone

Hakone is a wonderful place to see and experience different activities. The history and culture of the area is a wonderful setting to discover much of Japan`s beauty. Many of the activities are cultural or take advantage of the natural beauty of the area. These are the best things to do in Hakone while you are here.

Hiking

Hakone has many hiking trails with different lengths and levels of difficulty. Each Hakone trail has a wonderful story and abundant natural sites to see along the way. Hakone has just released an English hiking map available at local stations and information centers.

Hakone Art Museums

Hakone is well known throughout Japan as an area with many art museums. The wide collection of museums gives any visitor a choice of wonderful places to learn, feel, and experience the art of Japan and the world.

Day Trip Hot Springs

Hakone is one of the best and most popular places to enjoy hot springs in Japan. There are many wonderful hotels and ryokan with onsen to enjoy, but there are also many beautiful places to enjoy during a day trip or for those looking to get many different experiences during their time here.

What is a Ryokan?

A Ryokan is a Japanese traditional inn. Sometimes modern and sometimes with a history of hundreds of years. A stay in a ryokan during your time in Japan is an amazing experience

Hakone Attractions

Discover things to do and activities in the Hakone area. Hakone has attractions for a day visit or an overnight stay to make your visit to Japan a memorable one.

Hakone Day Trip Part 2

Continue our exploration of Hakone from Owakudani down to Lake Ashi and back to Yumoto

A Hakone Day Trip Part 1

A day trip to Hakone is one of the best ways to spend a day outside Tokyo. An overnight trip is the best way to see the area, but you can get all the highlights in one day!

Travel between Hakone and Kawaguchiko Lake

Hakone and Kawaguchiko are two beautiful places that are conveniently connected by bus. See the different beauty of Japan from both.

ONSEN AND TATTOOS

If you are inked there are still many wonderful opportunities

Sengokuhara, the Hakone Highlands

Sengokuhara is the large highland valley near Lake Ashi. This area is famous for museums, resorts, golfing, and access to the Mt. Fuji area.

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Hakone Sekisho Tabimonogatari Kan

Japanese culture experience starts at Hakone Sekisho Tabimonogatari Kan.