The best hikes in Hakone

Mythical paths and magnificent landscapes

Hakone is part of Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park in Kanagawa Prefecture. Tokyo's favorite spa town has a lot to offer and is very popular for its various hiking trails.

What are the hikes to do in Hakone?

Less than two hours by train from Tokyo, the place is appreciated for its onsen, its views of Mount Fuji, and its grandiose landscapes. Discover with us its main hiking trails, whether you are an experienced hiker or a simple walker, you will undoubtedly find what you are looking for.

These hikes can be done in spring, summer, and fall, but fall is the preferred season for its golden and red foliage and blue skies.

Some of them are intended for advanced hikers with professional equipments.

Hakone

Address, timetable & access

  • Address

  • Timetable

    - Shinjuku Station, Odakyu Line. Lane for the Super Hakone, "Romance Car" limited express train.- Shinjuku Station, Odakyu Line. Odakyu Line express train or rapid express to Odawara (90 to 95 min). Change at Odawara to the Odakyu Hakone Tozan Line to Hakone-Yumoto Station.

Our activities in Hakone

  • Duration : 8 hour
  • Location : Odawara
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Our tours in Hakone

  • Duration : 13 days
  • Locations : Tokyo, Hakone Mt Fuji, Kyoto, Nara, Hiroshima, Miyajima
  • Included : Visits & meals, English-speaking tour leader, Hotel temple, 3*/4* Hotels & Ryokan
  • Duration : 14 days
  • Locations : Tokyo, Hakone Mt Fuji, Kyoto, Nara, Koyasan, Osaka
  • Included : English-speaking tour leader, 3*/4* Hotels & Ryokan, Hotel temple, Visits & meals
  • Duration : 21 days
  • Locations : Tokyo, Hakone Mt Fuji, Kyoto, Nara, Koyasan, Osaka, Kobe, Takachiho, Kumamoto, Nagasaki, Hiroshima, Miyajima
  • Included : English-speaking tour leader, 3*/4* Hotels & Ryokan, Hotel temple, Visits & meals
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