The Hakone Open-Air Museum

Nestled at the foot of Mount Hakone, this iconic Shinto shrine boasts breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji, a serene lakefront, and vibrant vermillion torii gates—perfect for a picturesque escape.

Western-style hillside botanical garden with a tea house, greenhouses & a central fountain.

Chic rooms & suites in a modern lodging with a hot-spring bathhouse, upscale dining & a lounge. This contemporary spa hotel in the mountainous Hakone area is 3 km from the Hakone Open-Air Museum sculpture park, 6 km from Lake Ashi and 17 km from the town of Odawara. Sleek rooms have balconies or terraces, plus minibars, flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Upgraded rooms add sitting areas and mountain views; some feature tatami floors and chabudai tables. Suites add living rooms. Room service is available. Parking and a shuttle to Odawara train station are available. There are also refined Western and sushi restaurants, in addition to a plush lounge serving hot drinks, light meals and snacks. Other perks include a day spa and a geothermal bathhouse.

No-frills rooms with tatami mat floors in a straightforward guesthouse offering complimentary Wi-Fi.

Lake Ashi, also referred to as Hakone Lake or Ashinoko Lake, is a scenic lake in the Hakone area of Kanagawa Prefecture in Honshū, Japan. It is a crater lake that lies along the southwest wall of the caldera of Mount Hakone, a complex volcano that last erupted in 1170 CE at Ōwakudani.

Straightforward rooms in a relaxed guesthouse offering indoor & outdoor baths with geothermal water. Set in Hakone National Park, this relaxed guesthouse is a minute's walk from the nearest bus stop and 8 km from Lake Ashi. Unfussy, non-smoking rooms offer free Wi-Fi, tatami floors and futons. Bathrooms are shared. Continental breakfast is available for a surcharge. Indoor and outdoor baths with natural hot spring water are available for private use. The guesthouse also a casual lounge with a piano, a guest microwave, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. There's an 11 pm curfew.

Simple dorms & rooms in a casual guesthouse offering a bar, communal dining & a sunken hearth. Set amid restaurants and shops, this laid-back guesthouse is a minute's walk from the Hakone Open-Air Museum, 1 km from Hakone Gōra Park and 4 minutes on foot from Chokokunomori railway station. Accommodations range from simple dorms featuring sleeping capsules with privacy curtains and reading lights to streamlined rooms with tatami floors, chabudai tables and futons. There's a wood-paneled bar offering communal dinners (fee), plus a guest lounge with a sunken hearth.

Owakudani is a vibrant geothermal hotspot where you can savor the iconic black eggs while soaking in unforgettable views of Mt. Fuji on a clear day.

Tucked in a scenic, mountainous area, Ninotaira offers serene spa hotels, a playful hot springs park, and an art-filled escape at the Open Air Museum.

Nestled in a serene forest, this chic hot spring inn boasts minimalist rooms with breathtaking views, amazing local art, and indulgent dining experiences.