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Providing easy access to the national park surrounding Mt. Fuji, this charming town also offers museums and traditional hot springs.

Hakone is a town in Ashigarashimo District in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. The economy of Hakone is strongly dominated by the tourist industry. Hakone is noted for its onsen hot spring resorts, which attract both Japanese and international visitors due to its proximity to the greater Tokyo metropolis and to Mount Fuji. Sights include the volcanically active Owakudani geysers and Hakone Shrine on the shore of the lake, as well as the Hakone Botanical Garden of Wetlands. In April the cherry blossoms (sakura) and in autumn the Miscanthus sinensis (susuki) are noted sights. Hakone also has a number of art museums, including the Hakone Open-Air Museum and Pola Museum of Art.

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Hakone, Japan

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Providing easy access to the national park surrounding Mt. Fuji, this charming town also offers museums and traditional hot springs.
Lake Ashi, Hakone

Sightseeing Cruise @ Lake Ashi @ From Togendai to Hakone-Machi by Guilhem Vellut

Take a boat along this crater lake, ringed with lush verdure and beautiful scenery, and you might glimpse Mt. Fuji in the distance.
Hakone Ropeway

Hakone Ropeway by Magnus D

Ride the aerial lift up Mt. Hakone, through the Owakudani valley, and towards the Ashi Lake, exploring the area's natural beauty.
Historic Center, Hakone

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Explore the streets of this popular tourist town, lined with quaint buildings and boasting a uniquely Japanese atmosphere.
Hakone Open-Air Museum

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Japan's first open-air museum offers a fun experience, exhibiting sculptures and installations by Japanese and European artists.
Hakone Shrine

Hakone - Fuji Sengen Jinja by Andurinha

Walk down the lantern-lined path to this Shinto shrine and explore its alcoves, ornaments, and scenic surroundings.
Pola Museum of Art, Hakone

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Housed in a modern glass-and-steel building, the museum hosts collections of Impressionist art, pottery, glasswork, and more.
Hakone Kowakien Yunessun

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One of Japan's leading onsens is a large hot springs park, featuring a shopping mall, spa amenities, unique pools, and much more.

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