Hakone Itinerary for 5 Days : Ultimate Hakone Travel Guide

Day 1 | Morning

Venetian Glass Museum

Opening Hours: Open from 10:00am-5:30pm

Ticket Price: 1500 JPY

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 940-48 Sengokuhara, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0631

The Glass Forest Art Museum in Kanagawa Prefecture is located in the rolling hills of Hakone. The main building resembles a European medieval villa, like a fairy tale world. There are art galleries, shops and cafés in this vast garden. The gallery houses about 100 works from Venice and modern Venice from the 15th to the 19th centuries. In addition, many valuable works such as cobalt blue goblets handed down by the Rothschild family are on display. Its amazing is the fireworks tree Fontana fountain, the fireworks tree shining in the sun, the sparkling trees, springs, waterfalls are all made of glass balls one by one, the whole art museum looks very delicate and beautiful. The open-air café overlooks a courtyard reminiscent of medieval Venice, where authentic Canzona instrumental works are played live. There is also a workshop where you can experience glass craftsmanship.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: It was a very nice space. When it is sunny, the glitter doubles!

Day 1 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Venetian Glass Museum, you can head to Hakone Gora Park, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Hakone Gora Park

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 550 JPY

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 1300 Gōra, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0408, Japan

Gora Park is a French-style rock garden built at the foot of Mt. Soun. It opened in 1914 and is the earliest French-style garden in Japan. This Western Garden Park, which is symmetrical with the fountain as the center, covers an area of about 36,000 square meters. The park is paved with walking paths made of natural rock blocks. In addition to fountains and flower bed facilities, there are three botanical gardens in the park. They are: the spacious "Bougainvillea Pavilion", which brings together exotic flowers and plants and a southern atmosphere; the "Tropical Plant Pavilion" with the theme of tropical plants such as rubber and banana trees. There is also the "Tropical Herb House" where about 70 kinds of tropical herbs are gathered. There are cherry trees near Gora Park, which is also famous for its azaleas. Visitors can also taste Japanese matcha and Japanese sweets in the tea room of "Baiyundong Tea Garden". In the craft workshop in the courtyard, you can also experience the making of pottery and glass blowing.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Chris2190: Take a ride to Rolls Station to enjoy the natural scenery and installation art

Day 1 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Hakone Suishoen in advance, because all the tourists head to Hakone Gora Park love staying at it.

Hakone Suishoen

Hakone Suishoen in Hakone is within a 15-minute walk of Hakone Kowakien Yunessun and Hakone Museum of Sculpture. This spa hotel is 7.8 km from Lake Ashi and 18.5 km from Gotemba Premium Outlets. Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy body treatments and facials. Additional amenities at this hotel include free WiFi and concierge services. Enjoy a satisfying meal at a restaurant serving guests of Hakone Suishoen. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge. Complimentary newspapers in the lobby, 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage are available. You can get to the train station free of charge, and there's free self parking on site. The air-conditioned rooms are equipped with a private spa tub, where you can relax and unwind. Free WiFi is available in rooms. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers include deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Safes and minibars are provided, and housekeeping services are provided daily.

Day 2 | Morning

Hakone Ropeway

Opening Hours: Open from 1/1-1/31,9:00am-4:15pm;Open from 2/1-11/30,9:00am-5:00pm;Open from 12/1-12/31,9:00am-4:15pm

Ticket Price: 800 JPY

Recommended Length of Stay: 30-30 Minutes

Location: Hakone Sengokuhara, Hakone-machi, Ashikaga-gun, Kanagawa

The large glass windows of the Swiss-made gondola offer a 360-degree view of Hakone, making it hard to believe that this place is only a few hours from Tokyo. The station on the way is Owakudani Station, which is a well-known hot spring area where you can still see traces of volcanic activity in addition to overlooking Mount Fuji. The Hakone Ropeway is designed to be barrier-free, both in the carriages and at the station. Along the way, you can pass by Owakudani and Laozi, and you can get a bird's-eye view of the forest between Soun Mountain and Taoyuantai by Lake Ashi. At the heights between Soun Mountain and Dawong Valley, the cable car is 130 meters above the ground. The huge crater can be seen below, which is breathtaking. As you get closer to Umako and Togendai, you can see the panoramic view of Lake Ashi and Mount Fuji behind Mount Kinabalu and the four seasons from the cable car.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Chris2190: The air is filled with a faint sulphury flavor, with the beautiful scenery overlooking the sky

Day 2 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Hakone Ropeway, don’t forget pay a visit to Hakone Kowakien Yunessun.

Hakone Kowakien Yunessun

Opening Hours: 9:00-18:00. Last admission is 1 hour before closing.

Ticket Price: 1500 JPY

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: 1297 Ninotaira, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa Prefecture

Get off at Kowakudani Onsen on the Hakone Tozan Railway at Kowakudani Station. It was called "Little Hell" in ancient times, but it was renamed on the occasion of Emperor Meiji's fortune. It is one of the "Hakone Seventeen Soup". Among them, Kowakien is the largest hot spring park around Tokyo that can be commuted on the same day. There are swimsuit bathing area (YUNESSUN) and nude bathing area (MORINOYU). The bathing suit bathing area includes 63 kinds of baths including the ancient Roman baths, Dead Sea baths, and the Aegean Sea of the gods, including the open-air bathing area; and the nude bathing area has Hakone Big Bath There are 32 types of baths in total, including general cypress baths, barrel baths, and garden-style open-air baths. You can feel the strong traditional Japanese atmosphere while taking a bath while looking at Hakone Waiwa Mountain.

Day 2 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Hakone Kowakien Yunessun? Hakone Hisui is one of your top choices.

Hakone Hisui

Ideally located in the prime touristic area of Gora / Sengokuhara, Hakone Hisui Hotel promises a relaxing and wonderful visit. Offering a variety of facilities and services, the hotel provides all you need for a good night's sleep. Service-minded staff will welcome and guide you at the Hakone Hisui Hotel. Some of the well-appointed guestrooms feature internet access – wireless, internet access – wireless (complimentary), non smoking rooms, air conditioning, heating. Access to the hotel's sauna, hot spring bath, golf course (within 3 km), spa, massage will further enhance your satisfying stay. A welcoming atmosphere and excellent service are what you can expect during your stay at Hakone Hisui Hotel.

Day 3 | Morning

Little Prince Museum

Opening Hours: Sun - Sat 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Ticket Price: 1600 JPY

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: 909 Sengokuhara, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0631, Japan

The Little Prince Museum in Hakone replicates the street scenes and buildings where Saint-Exupéry, the author of The Little Prince, lived, and presents the scenes depicted in the book in front of you, making people feel like they are in a small town in Provence, South France. It is also presented in the park one by one, and it is a must-see attraction for fans of The Little Prince. Walking in the Little Prince Museum, maybe you are walking on the "Geographer's Pass" at the moment, the next moment you will arrive at the "Lighter's Square", and if you keep moving forward, you can enter the "Little Prince Pass", just like being in the story, walking on the streets of France. The exhibition halls, screening rooms, museum shops and restaurants that trace the life of the author Saint-Exupéry are also very interesting and amazing.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: The child was a place to enjoy well ^^

Day 3 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: The Hakone Open-Air Museum.

The Hakone Open-Air Museum

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 1600 JPY

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 1121 Ninotaira, Hakone-Town, Kanagawa-Prefecture

The Hakone Sculpture Forest Art Museum is an outdoor art museum in Japan with picturesque views of Hakone. The outdoor venue changes with the seasons and is beautiful. In the nearly 70,000 square meters of green space, there are more than 100 works by modern world art masters such as Rodin, Boudelle and Moore on display. There are about 120 works of modern and well-known sculptors permanently housed here. The museum also has 5 exhibition halls including the Picasso Pavilion, a children's playground, a natural fountain foot bath and various other facilities, where travelers can relax and enjoy the beauty of nature's art.

Reviews from Real Guests:

おもち | デートにおすすめな場所紹介: The Museum of Sculptures is located in Hakone, a fierce battle district. Other unique works are mainly decorated outdoors, and it is a fun place to watch! It is an art museum that can enjoy dating and children.

らむ: There were many spots to see Picasso paintings and to ride on a large eyeball baking.

Day 3 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, The Hiramatsu Hotels & Resorts Sengokuhara is the best places.

The Hiramatsu Hotels & Resorts Sengokuhara

Property Location With a stay at THE HIRAMATSU HOTELS & RESORTS SENGOKUHARA in Hakone, you'll be a 1-minute walk from Sengokuhara Onsen and 14 minutes by foot from Daihakone Country Club. This 4.5-star hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Hakone Visitor Center and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Hakone Ropeway. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 11 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature spring water baths and designer toiletries. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily. Amenities Enjoy recreation amenities such as hot springs or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access and concierge services. Dining Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee. Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

Day 4 | Morning

Hakone Tozan Railway

Ticket Price: 130 JPY

Recommended Length of Stay: 40-40 Minutes

Location: Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture

The Hakone Tozan Railway, the Hakone Tozan Railway, is the only mountaineering tram in Japan. Starting from Hakone-Yumoto Station, which is 108 meters above sea level, it takes about 40 minutes to reach Gora Station, which is 553 meters above sea level. In some cases, the zigzag route is reversed in the middle, and the driver and the flight attendant are exchanged because the driving direction of the vehicle is reversed. You will enjoy the unique travel pleasure of riding a mountain tram. The hydrangeas along the Hakone Tozan Railway will begin blooming in mid-June. The Hakone Tozan Train is popular with the nickname "Hydrangea Train" when the hydrangeas are in full bloom. As the name suggests, the Hakone Tozan Railway is a tram that climbs Mt. Hakone. As the altitude climbs everywhere, the viewing period of hydrangea will gradually delay until the end of July. From the slow-moving mountain tram, you can admire the blooming hydrangeas that almost touch the window.

Day 4 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Hakone Tozan Railway, Hakone Tozan Cable Car next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Hakone Tozan Cable Car

Opening Hours: The approximate time is 7:40-19:15. The uplink, downlink and stop time of each station are different. For details, please visit the official website.

Ticket Price: 80 JPY

Recommended Length of Stay: 10-50 Minutes

Location: Gora, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun 250-0408, Kanagawa Prefecture

The Hakone Tozan Ropeway connects Gora Station to Sounzan Station for a 1.2-kilometer stretch, and takes about 10 minutes by car. The cable car that climbs up the steep slope, even the platform of the station has a slope-like shape, allowing people to experience the pleasure of riding that cannot be experienced in daily life.

Day 4 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Gora Kadan is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Gora Kadan

This authentic Japanese inn (ryokan) offers a modern design and stylish interior. Guests at Gora Kadan can look forward to enjoying a relaxing natural hot spring bath and internationally acclaimed cuisine.

Day 5 | Morning

Hakone Museum of Art

Opening Hours: Fri - Wed 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Ticket Price: 900 JPY

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: 1300 Gora, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun 250-0408, Kanagawa Prefecture

The Hakone Museum of Art was built in 1952 and is an art museum centered on ceramics. Ceramic crafts ranging from Jomon earthenware to Satoto, Bizen, Tamba, Shigaraki are displayed, and ancient calligraphy works, watercolor paintings and porcelains of Japan, China and Korea are collected. The view from the art gallery overlooking Gora Park is beautiful in autumn.

Day 5 | Afternoon

Pola Museum of Art nearby is the top choice before you leave Hakone Museum of Art and hit the road.

Pola Museum of Art

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 1800 JPY

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Japan, 〒250-0631 Kanagawa, Ashigarashimo District, Hakone, Sengokuhara, Kozukayama 1285

The POLA Art Museum displays the collections carefully collected by the former president of the Polaroid Group, Suzuki Changji. It is mainly composed of impressionist works such as Monet and Renoir. It displays Japanese Western paintings, Japanese paintings, prints, sculptures, Oriental ceramics, Japan's modern and modern ceramics, glass crafts, cosmetic tools of ancient and modern things, etc., have a wide range of exhibitions, and it is a very attractive art museum.

Reviews from Real Guests:

おもち | デートにおすすめな場所紹介: I felt that the Paula Museum of Art was a little advanced! There are many exhibitions that vary depending on the period, and there are many works that can be thought of. Very recommended for those who like art appreciation!

Day 5 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Hakone Kowakien Tenyu is the best places.

Hakone Kowakien Tenyu

The Hakone Kowakien TEN-YU offers comfort and convenience whether you're on business or holiday in Hakone. Offering a variety of facilities and services, the hotel provides all you need for a good night's sleep. Free Wi-Fi in all rooms, 24-hour front desk, Wi-Fi in public areas, car park, restaurant are just some of the facilities on offer. Comfortable guestrooms ensure a good night's sleep with some rooms featuring facilities such as closet, complimentary tea, towels, clothes rack, separate living room. The hotel's peaceful atmosphere extends to its recreational facilities which include canoe, hiking trails. For reliable service and professional staff, Hakone Kowakien TEN-YU caters to your needs.

* All reviews in the blog are machine-translated.