Hakone
About 1 hr 25 min by train from Tokyo
Hot spring inns, a lake with views of Mount Fuji and an open-air sculpture museum.
Why locals go
The classic onsen weekend from Shinjuku.
Visiting Tokyo?
At 1 hr 25 min by train, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Tokyo for your flight home.
What to book
- Hakone Loop with ropeway and pirate ship
- Hakone Open-Air Museum
- Onsen day pass
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Ryokan with a private open-air bath
- Lake Ashi cruise with Fuji views
With friends
- Hakone Loop together
- Owakudani black eggs
When to go
Year-round, autumn leaves in November.