Sengokuhara, Hakone’s northern plateau, is a tranquil expanse of pampas grass and rolling hills, home to the Pola Museum and Venetian Glass Museum, offering tourists a peaceful retreat from Gora’s bustle. Onsen hotels here (¥15,000–¥50,000/night) range from mid-range to luxury, featuring private hot spring baths, kaiseki menus, and views of the Hakone caldera, ideal after exploring Choanji Temple or the Little Prince Museum. A 20-minute bus from Hakone-Yumoto, these stays nea

Hakone-Yumoto, the region’s welcoming entrance, buzzes with souvenir shops and riverside charm, where Hakone-Yumoto Station links to...

Gora, Hakone’s elevated heart, is a haven of steaming onsens and lush hills, where the Hakone Tozan Railway winds past blooming...