Hakone Hot Springs & Open-Air Museum
A mountain hot-spring resort near Mt. Fuji, combining steaming onsen, a sculpture park, a pirate-ship lake cruise and ropeway views.
When · Where
- When
- 2026/07/01 – 2026/07/01
- Where
- Hakone, Kanagawa（Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa）
- City
- Across Japan
- Getting there
- Romancecar from Shinjuku to Hakone-Yumoto Stn
- Price
- Onsen and museum entries vary; a Hakone Free Pass saves on transport
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- Romancecar from Shinjuku to Hakone-Yumoto Stn Open directions in Google Maps ↗
- Booking & entry
- Check tickets and details on the official page (button above).
- Paying
- Onsen and museum entries vary; a Hakone Free Pass saves on transport. Smaller venues in Japan are often cash-first — carry some yen (cards/IC not guaranteed).
- Language
- Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
- Good for
- date night, art lovers
Highlights
- Outdoor sculptures with mountain backdrops
- Lake Ashi cruise with Fuji views on clear days
- Soak in mineral-rich hot springs
Background & story
Hakone has been a hot-spring retreat since the Edo period, when it served as a key checkpoint on the old Tokaido road.
Good to know
Buy a Hakone Free Pass for unlimited rides on the loop of train, cable car, ropeway, boat and bus.