Top Things to do in Hakone-machi
Things to do in Hakone-machi, Kanto: The Best Mountains
Nestled in the mountains, Hakone's trains, trails, and gondolas showcase the breathtaking vistas of Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, including close views of Mt. Fuji. The sulfurous steam from the region's volcanic activity fuels natural hot springs, the centerpieces of the many spas and resorts.
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1. Mt. Hakone
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By iluv2eatntravel - San Diego, United States
While dwarfed by nearby Mt Fuji, Mt Hakone is still an amazing mountain and a geological wonder taking into consideration the natural attractions that were created out of it’s volcanic activities millenniums ago and you can get to visit or view these attractions such as the onsens, the volcanic valley Owakudani, it’s parasitic cone Mt Ashigara (Kintoki) and the beautiful crater lake Ashinoko. There is something for everyone and not just geological enthusiasts. Most convenient and scenic way up the mountain is by the Hakone Ropeway. Please note that you are not always guaranteed to see Mt Fuji as it’s often covered by fogs especially during the summer. We were fortunate during our visit that the fog cleared for a few seconds and revealed the summit of Mt Fuji. But still all is not loss if you do not get to see Mt Fuji. Mt Hakone is a wonder by itself.
2. Mt. Kintoki
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4.0 based on 147 reviews
Reviewed By riikkaahr - Bern, Switzerland
We (family of three including two teenagers) went to the Hakone area to get a good glimpse of Mount Fuji. On arrival it was rainy and completely overcast but we were fortunate to wake up to beautiful bluebird skies and April sun the next morning. Not keen to take the cable car / ropeway or lake cruise with the masses we were looking for a hike option and finally found info on Mount Kintoki. We took the bus from Gora Station in direction of the outlets and got out at Sengokuhara (stop 246). Off the main road, there are lovely wooden signs all the way up. It took us about 55 minutes (breaks included) to hike up (see red route on the map) and we were rewarded by a beautiful view of Mt Fuji. We then hiked down to the Kintoki Shrine (see the green route on the map) in about 50 minutes. Please note, we are quite fit and were a bit faster than what the signs indicated, about 20min on the way up and perhaps 15min on the way down. There is another bus stop right at the shrine so you can hop on conveniently off the trail head / shrine parking lot. The buses run about every 30 min during day time. Great day - warmly recommended!
3. Mt. Myojingatake
4. Mt. Marudake
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4.0 based on 3 reviews
