This Hakone area-wide campaign welcomes visitors traveling during the Chinese New Year holiday. Many special events have been planned for this period, so everyone please join in.
The Hakone Tozan Train is the only authentic mountain railway, running 8.9km between the mountains from Hakone-Yumoto to Gora in about 40 minutes.
Hakone Ropeway
The Hakone Ropeway connects mountain sightseeing spots on Hakone, and is a ride everyone should take at least once. It offers spectacular views of Mount Fuji on its way between Owakudani and Ubako.
Owakudani
Owakudani is a remnant of a volcano that was formed by a steam eruption about 3,000 years ago.
Hakone Sightseeing Cruise
These sightseeing boats are modeled after the European pirate ships of the 17th and 18th centuries. Each of the three distinctive ships runs a route across Lake Ashi.
Hakone Checkpoint
This facility was used in the Kamakura period (1192–1333) and Edo period (1603–1867) for taxation and inspection of travelers, who were mainly samurai and merchants.
Himeshara Hot Springs
Surrounded by forest, this outdoor bath allows visitors to soak while they enjoy nature. It is popular for its water, which changes with each season.
Gotemba Premium Outlets
This shopping center features about 200 name-brand shops. Customers can find their favorite products for 25–65% off.
The Outlets are conveniently reached by using the Hakone Tozan “Kanko-shisetsu-meguri” Bus or Odakyu Hakone Highway Bus (about 100 minutes, running directly from Shinjuku).
A special event corner will be open at Togendai Station, from 30 January – 1 February
Free admission
Pose for a souvenir photo with a samurai and a lady’s attendant Travel back in time to the Edo period! Pose for commemorative photos with a samurai or lady’s attendant from the Hakone Checkpoint.
Prize Drawing for Kids There will be a prize drawing for kids, with everyone winning a prize.
Display of Japanese drumming and dancing Enjoy a dynamic and richly expressive performance by two of Hakone’s leading groups.
Try free amazake Try amazake, a sweet, non-alcoholic rice beverage popular in Japan
since the Edo period. Suitable for children, too.
Mochitsuki event Mochi (rice cake) is regarded as an auspicious food. Mochitsuki has become
a less familiar sight in recent years but was once a special feature of the New Year's celebrations in every household in Japan.
Meet Kirariko Chinese New Year visitors will receive a warm welcome from Kirariko, one of Hakone’s geisha who perform traditional Japanese arts.
Shishimai (lion dance) The Yudate-kagura (a Shinto song and dance given to the gods) is a designated intangible cultural asset that has been passed down since 1776 in the Sengokuhara part of Hakone.
◇ Event Schedule
1/30
1/31
2/1
Pose for a souvenir photo with a samurai and a lady's attendant
11：00～15：30
11：00～15：30
11：00～15：30
Prize Drawing for Kids
11：00～15：30
11：00～15：30
11：00～15：30
Display of Japanese drumming and dancing
12：15～12：35
13：50～14：10
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Try free amazake
13：50～
13：50～
13：50～
Mochitsuki event
14：30～
14：30～
14：30～
Meet Kirariko
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12：15～12：35
13：50～14：10
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Shishimai (lion dance)
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12：15～12：35
13：50～14：10
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Please note that there may be changes in the events planned.
