Day trip in Hakone starting from Tonosawa
Tonosawa Onsen along the Hayakawa Mountain stream is one of the historic Hakone seven hot springs. In the deep mountain of Tonosawa, you can fully enjoy nature. Hakone is the famous hot spring resort visited by Hirobumi Ito and Soseki Natsume.
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Sightseeing Spots
Recommended for couples
Pick Up
Owakudani
By Bus: About 35 minutes from our hotel
Owakudani: altitude of 1,044m
You can take the ropeway to the top of the mountain and see the fumarolic area and Mt. Fuji. Please enjoy the dynamic scenery while eating the famous "Kurotamako: Black Egg", which is said to give you an extra lifespan of 7 years if you eat one.
Recommended for large groups
Pick Up
Lake Ashi
By Bus: About 40 minutes from our hotel
This is a typical sightseeing spot that you should visit at least once when you come to Hakone. There are several activities such as a pleasure cruiser, the famous Hakone Shrine, the Nine-headed dragon Shrine/Kuzuryu Shrine, and many good restaurants along the lake.
Landscape / Sightseeing
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Hayakawa River
Infront of our hotel
Hayakawa River originates from Lake Ashi in Hakone, flows eastward, and flows into Sagami Bay from the boundary between Minami-cho to Odawara City Hayakawa. You can enjoy beautiful scenery depending on the season.
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Tonosawa Onsen
Around our hotel
A hot spring village that represents Hakone, where the hotel is located. Since the opening of the hot spring, about 8,000 tons of hot water is still springing up every day. The colorless, transparent, tasteless, and odorless spring quality is preferred by many customers.
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Fukazawa Zeniarai Benten Shirine
13 minutes walk from our hotel
It is a power spot with an atmosphere full of natural energy right next to Tonosawa Station. It is believed that washing money with water in the precincts called "Benten Healing Water" has the "benefit of gaining more money".
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Rickshaw Umikazeya
8 minutes by bus from our hotel
Hakone lover guides will show you the highlights of Hakone with a rickshaw. Please visit them to commemorate your trip to Hakone. They’ll be waiting at Ajisai Bridge, which is a 2-minute walk from Hakone Yumoto Station. (Look for the red balustrade.)
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Hakone Kyukaidou
30 minutes by bus from our hotel
Hakone Kyukaido/The Old Hakone Path was used in the Edo period, a road that crosses over the mountains of Hakone. It is known to be a hard path to go through as the mountains of Hakone are steep. Experience the history and enjoy the spectacular scenery of nature on the cobblestone road that was constructed as a Shogunate road during the Edo period.
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Hakone Ropeway
30 minutes by bus from our hotel
About 25-minute from Sounzan to Togendai Station via Owakudani.
From the glass gondola, you can overlook Mt. Fuji and Sagami Bay.
Nature / History / Culture / Art
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Sounji Temple
About 10 minutes by car from our hotel
Sounji Temple was built by Hojo Ujitsuna to honor his father’s death Hojo Souun in 1521 and has gone through ups and downs as the Hojo clan did.
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Forest Adventure Hakone
About 10 minutes by car from our hotel
Forest Adventure is a nature-friendly eco-park that originated in France. You can experience nature on a course that makes full use of the terrain and trees of the forest.
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Amidaji Temple
About 10 minutes by car from our hotel
A temple of the Jodo sect was built by Tanzai Shonin. You can feel more than 300 years long history in the temple. It is also known as the Hydrangea Temple, and during the season, the mountain paths of the main hall will be full of hydrangea with many different colors.
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Odawara Castle
About 30 minutes by bus from our hotel
Inside the castle tower, which was reconstructed in 1960, ancient documents, armor, swords, etc. are exhibited. If you love Japanese history and castles you must see!
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The Hakone Open-Air Museum
About 30 minutes by car from our hotel
This museum is good for elders to little children. You can enjoy modern and contemporary works such as Rodin, Moore, and Milo as you walk through the big park. There are some arts that children can play with, and also a hot spring footbath is available inside the museum.
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Pola Museum of Art
About 40 minutes by bus from our hotel
You can appreciate various collections such as glass crafts and makeup tools, centering on Impressionist works such as Monet and Renoir.
We also recommend taking a walk on the forested promenade. Maybe you can meet cute animals ...? -
Venetian Glass Museum
About 35 minutes by bus from our hotel
A museum specializing in Venetian glass, where you can appreciate beautiful Venetian glass from the 15th to 19th centuries to contemporary glass works. There is also a glass experience workshop.
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Hakone Shrine
About 40 minutes by bus from our hotel
The shrine is known as the total guardian of the Kanto region.
The torii gate facing Lake Ashi is known as the "Torii gate of peace," and the stone steps on the main approach to the lake continue to the lake.
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Hakone Sekisho
About 40 minutes by bus from our hotel
Hakone Sekisho was built in 1619.
In 2007, it was completely restored after 140 years, making full use of the technology and materials of that time. You can feel as if you have traveled back in time to the Edo period.
Restaurant/Shops
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808 Monsmare
About 8 minutes by car from our hotel
An authentic Italian restaurant. Enjoy authentic kiln-baked pizza and fresh Italian gelato.
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Kanmijyaya
About 20 minutes by car from our hotel
This little tea place is made in the early Edo period. They make amazake using the same manufacturing method as old times. You can enjoy the atmosphere of the Edo period with the thatched roof building and the interior of the store, which also has a dirt floor and a hearth.
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Gotemba Premium Outlets
About 45 minutes by car from our hotel
It is the largest outlet mall in eastern Japan with domestic and foreign brand shops on a vast site. After being healed in the hot springs, let's enjoy shopping!
Highlights of the four seasons
Highlights of the four seasons Hakone,
which is easily accessible from the city center,
offers a variety of views throughout the year under the vast nature.
During your stay, please experience the gentleness and warmth of nature in Hakone and Tonosawa.
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Spring
Spring
Late March-early AprilCherry blossoms in Odawara Castle Park
When the cold weather has eased and the spring sunshine feels good, the cherry blossoms at Odawara Castle will be in full bloom. Approximately 300 Yoshino cherry trees in full bloom will lighten your heart.
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Summer
Summer
Around JuneFireflies
In early summer, fireflies are in full bloom along the mountain stream on our terrace. Around 21:00, when the meal ends, is the time when you can see the fireflies. How about a fantastic firefly light with a cold drink in your hand?
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Autumn
Autumn
Late November-early DecemberAutumn leaves
From mid-November to early December, it is the season when the autumn leaves are in full bloom along the mountain stream of the hotel.
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Winter
Winter
Around FebruarySoga's plum grove
In the cold winter, plum blossoms are in full bloom against the backdrop of Mt. Fuji and the mountains of Hakone. Many people visit the Soga Plum Festival every year, where about 35,000 plum trees are in full bloom. Please come in warm clothes.
Useful links for sightseeing
We have collected websites about sightseeing in Hakone.
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