TripSmithHakone
A curated guide to Hakone, Japan: 8 top sights, 8 standout places to eat, where to stay, and a sample itinerary.
What to see
- The Hakone Open-Air Museum 4.5★ (16,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Hakone Shrine 4.4★ (20,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Owakudani 4.4★ (6,400 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Pola Museum of Art 4.4★ (5,400 reviews) · Art museum
- Hakone Park 4.3★ (2,100 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Natural History 4.3★ (3,600 reviews) · Natural history museum
- Hakone Venetian Glass Museum (Glass Forest) 4.2★ (9,300 reviews) · Art museum
- Owakudani Information Center 4.2★ (20,000 reviews) · Tourist information center
Where to eat
- Bakery & Table Hakone 4.1★ (4,300 reviews) · Bakery
- 808 Monsmare 4.6★ (1,200 reviews) · Italian
- COFFEE CAMP 4.4★ (1,200 reviews) · Cafe
- Itoh Dining by Nobu 4.4★ (1,000 reviews) · Steak
- NARAYA CAFE 4.4★ (1,000 reviews) · Cafe
- うなぎ長谷川 箱根湯本 4.9★ (325 reviews) · Unagi restaurant
- Café Ryusenkei 5.0★ (198 reviews) · Cafe
- CIRCLE HAKONE 4.9★ (270 reviews) · Restaurant
Where to drink
- GORA BREWERY&GRILL 4.3★ (1,500 reviews) · Brewpub
- HAKONE TENT Bar 4.6★ (493 reviews) · Bar
- KIMAGURE JOY 5.0★ (26 reviews) · Bar
- bar hotel Hakone Kazan 4.7★ (236 reviews) · Bar
- Pub Ochiai 4.8★ (115 reviews) · Pub
A sample 3-day shape
Day 1
- Morning: The Hakone Open-Air Museum
- Afternoon: Pola Museum of Art
- Dinner: Bakery & Table Hakone
- Nightcap: GORA BREWERY&GRILL
Day 2
- Morning: Hakone Shrine
- Afternoon: Hakone Park
- Dinner: 808 Monsmare
- Nightcap: HAKONE TENT Bar
Day 3
- Morning: Owakudani
- Afternoon: Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Natural History
- Dinner: COFFEE CAMP
- Nightcap: KIMAGURE JOY
This is a starting shape — plan your own Hakone trip →
Frequently asked
How many days do you need in Hakone?
With 26 notable sights and 14 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.