Motohakone Travel Guide

Hakone

A mountain with a snow-capped peak, a body of water, and a traditional Japanese torii gate.
A rocky terrain with a steam vent, a wooden signpost with Japanese characters, and a mountainous backdrop.
A traditional Japanese torii gate surrounded by lush greenery and a stone staircase leading up to a shrine.
A traditional Japanese temple with a red entrance, stone lanterns, and a forested hillside in the background.
A red torii gate in a foggy setting with a stone path leading through it.

Stay near popular Motohakone attractions

A red torii gate at the entrance of a forested area with stone steps leading up to it.

Hakone Shrine

8.8/10 (835 reviews)
Walk up a cedar-lined path dotted with lanterns to see Hakone’s most famous Shinto shrine, standing between the shores of Lake Ashi and the peak of Mount Hakone.
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Things to do

From Tokyo: Mt. Fuji, Hakone, Owakudani & Lake Ashi Bus Tour

From Tokyo: Mt. Fuji, Hakone, Owakudani & Lake Ashi Bus Tour

£46
per adult
From Tokyo: Mt. Fuji, Hakone, Owakudani & Lake Ashi Bus Tour
Mt.Fuji & Lake Ash

Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bus 1 Day from Tokyo

£109
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bus 1 Day from Tokyo
Mount Fuji, Oshino Hakkaiand,Hakone Ropeway Bus Tour Experience

Mount Fuji, Oshino Hakkaiand,Hakone Ropeway Bus Tour Experience

£60
per adult
Mount Fuji, Oshino Hakkaiand,Hakone Ropeway Bus Tour Experience
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Top hotels in Motohakone

The Prince Hakone Lake Ashinoko

The Prince Hakone Lake Ashinoko

4 out of 5
144 Moto-hakone Hakone Kanagawa-ken
The price is £196 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
£196
28 Jul - 29 Jul
Stay at this spa hotel in Hakone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (919 reviews)
"Superbe emplacement au bord du lac Ashi, avec une vue absolument magnifique. La chambre avec vue sur le lac est un vrai coup de cœur, un petit plus qui rend le séjour encore plus magique."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

The Prince Hakone Lake Ashinoko
Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori（ORIX HOTELS & RESORTS）

Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori（ORIX HOTELS & RESORTS）

3.5 out of 5
160 Motohakone Togendai Hakone Kanagawa-ken
The price is £275 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
£275
7 Aug - 8 Aug
Stay at this spa hotel in Hakone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and hot springs on-site. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,375 reviews)
"Our only disappointment was the room. We were given the furthest ground-floor room, 101, and if we stayed again I wouldn’t accept it. However, if you prefer a closed-in garden view then this location might suit you. Personally, we didn’t enjoy it. My review reflects my personal preference. We had ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori（ORIX HOTELS & RESORTS）
YuYu Hakone - Private Open Air Onsen Usage Guaranteed

YuYu Hakone - Private Open Air Onsen Usage Guaranteed

3 out of 5
Motohakone 159-22 Hakone Kanagawa
The price is £73 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
£73
29 Jul - 30 Jul
Stay at this ryokan in Hakone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Lake Ashi and Hakone Kowakien Yunessun are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (230 reviews)
"We loved our stay at YuYu Onsen hotel. The staff were extremely polite and hospitable. Thoroughly enjoyed the Japanese breakfast experience and recommend you try it. The booking comes with a 50 min private onsen experience which was thoroughly enjoyable in the evening after a busy day of site seeing. ..."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

YuYu Hakone - Private Open Air Onsen Usage Guaranteed
RakutenSTAY FUJIMITERRACE HakoneAshinoko

RakutenSTAY FUJIMITERRACE HakoneAshinoko

4 out of 5
Mitsutani 2-2 Hakone Kanagawa
The price is £368 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
£368
22 Jul - 23 Jul
Stay at this aparthotel in Hakone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and furnished balconies. Popular attractions Lake Ashi and Hakone Kowakien Yunessun are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (396 reviews)
"mazing place! Amazing location! There is no staff on-site (check-in is keyless and took us a while), nor is there a place to store your bags if needed. However, this hotel is really worth it. We are a family of 5 and had plenty of space and amenities inside the apartment . We really enjoyed it, especially ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

RakutenSTAY FUJIMITERRACE HakoneAshinoko
Hotel de Yama, Hakone Lake Side

Hotel de Yama, Hakone Lake Side

3.5 out of 5
80 Motohakone Hakone Kanagawa-ken
The price is £165 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
£165
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Stay at this spa hotel in Hakone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (361 reviews)
"Beautiful landscaping and backyard, big rooms. Very pleasant."

Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026

Hotel de Yama, Hakone Lake Side
Ryuguden

Ryuguden

4 out of 5
139 Motohakone Hakone Kanagawa
The price is £410 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
£410
24 Jul - 25 Jul
Stay at this golf ryokan in Hakone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Lake Ashi and Hakone Kowakien Yunessun are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (298 reviews)
"Beautiful property, amazing views of the lake both in the room and onsen, outstanding staff and meals. Right by the cable car and convenient hotel pick up and drop off at the train station. It was an amazing experience for the whole family!"

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

Ryuguden
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Where to stay in Motohakone

Find the best Motohakone areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A blue cable car suspended over a mountainous landscape with a town below.

Gora

Gora is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Hakone Gora Park and Hakone Museum of Art while in the area.

A snow-capped mountain, a lake, and a building on a hill.
Photo by Alessandra Lacerda
Open Photo by Alessandra Lacerda

Yumoto

While visiting Yumoto, you might make a stop by sights like Hakone Toy Museum and Hakone Hot Springs.

A traditional building with a garden, a bridge, and a river.
Photo by Flow in edgewise
Open Photo by Flow in edgewise

Sengokuhara

Unique features of Sengokuhara include the hot springs and mountain views. Make a stop by Sengokuhara Susuki Prairie or Sengokuhara Onsen while you're exploring the area.

A traditional Japanese onsen with large rocks and a wooden building in the background.

Ninohira

If you're spending some time in Ninohira, Hakone Kowakien Yunessun and Hakone Open Air Museum are top sights worth seeing.

A wooden signpost with Japanese characters and a number '5' in a forested area.

Kowakudani

While you're in Kowakudani, take in top sights like Chisuji Falls and jump on the metro at Kowakidani Station to see more of the city.

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