Here we look at some of the many places you can enjoy using the Odakyu Line.
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“Hakone Kowakien Hotel”, which newly opened on 12th July 2023 offers a variety of hot spring baths, experiences of natural beauty and culture, and other healing experiences based on the concept of a hotel where you can experience hot springs, nature, and dining in an integrated manner with Yunessun, a day hot spring spa in Hakone. Especially at the garden filled with nature, you can enjoy a scenic stroll, various seasonal events, and nature throughout the year such as fresh greenery and wild fireflies in early summer, and autumn leaves in fall.
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The museum is storing an Eastern art collection centered around Japanese paintings and ceramics. Thoroughly appreciate works of art in a quiet 5,000㎡ exhibition room with 450 pieces always on display. In front of the mural “Wind/Time” depicting the Wind God and Thunder God are footbaths with constantly flowing 100% natural hot spring water (No hydrolysis-warming). A restaurant is also located on the grounds, making this an art museum you can enjoy your entire day in.
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Not only Japan's largest fashion outlet mall, but a mall with a view of Mount Fuji. How does it get any better than that... Enjoy shopping in the many directly managed stores of top overseas brands as well as a collection of stores run by popular Japanese labels. The Odakyu Hakone Highway Bus connects Gotemba Premium Outlets® with Shinjuku and Hakone Togendai.
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The Hakone Carry Service counter in Hakone-Yumoto station provides baggage delivery service to your place of accommodation. When you check out, they will deliver your baggage back to Hakone-Yumoto Station.
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This hotel prides itself on its incorporation of the four season of Hakone. Guests can enjoy views of the famous Mount Yusaka from the guest room windows or the hotel's rooftop terrace. The "modern kaiseki" cuisine, which takes traditional Japanese kaiseki dishes and incorporates Western cooking techniques, makes use of seasonal flavors and provides an amazing experience all year round. Each guest room is also equipped with an open-air bath, giving them the opportunity to enjoy a hot spring bath from the comfort of their room.
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The hotel is located on the shores of Lake Ashi with a beautiful view of Mount Fuji. In the garden, you can enjoy seasonal plants and flowers. A selection of French dishes and Japanese traditional Kaiseki dishes are available in restaurants overlooking Lake Ashi. We recommend its spa with a magnificent view of Lake Ashi, and the natural hot spring source gushes into the Azalea Bath (Tsutsuji No Yu), which is the best on the Lake Ashi shore.
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The hotel located in Sengokuhara, a renowned Hakone art spot is surrounded by 50,000 m2 of rich and verdant nature. It's all just waiting for you to enjoy a relaxing stroll among its lawned gardens, or if you're hungry then taste the innovative "French-Japonais"cuisine, a mix of traditional French cooking with Japanese ingredients and techniques.
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A quiet hotel located in woods by the shore of Lake Ashi. A natural hot spring and the gardens surrounded by nature are the star attractions of this hotel. From the green lawn of its front garden and meandering paths, you can fully enjoy the changing seasons. Lake Ashi, Owakudani, and a handful of galleries and museums are only a short distance away. With the bus, Ropeway and cruise ship all only 3 minutes away on foot, the hotel is an ideal base for Hakone excursions.
*In April, 2013, YUBO – MAYU NO MORI reopens!
Enjoy the delights of this outdoor bath space, with its tent-shaped sauna designed in a "cocoon" ("MAYU" in Japanese) motif.
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A popular hotel famous for its open-air bath with a view of Mount Fuji.
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Marushima Honten
Marushima Honten located in front of the Hakone-Yumoto Station has been around for over a 100 years, and specializes in the original hot spring dumplings. The round dumplings sweetened with either white or brown sugar syrup are stuffed with sweet bean paste.
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The museum exhibits weapons and armor, ukiyoe, bijinga, Japanese lacquer and tea utensils. And for those of you who are still kids at heart, you can try on real samurai armor. Brilliant!
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Hakone Maruyama Bussan
Hakone parquetry is an elaborate style of wooden mosaic work using a variety of different colored woods cut into geometric shapes. It is unique to Hakone, and these traditionally and individually made handicrafts are a favorite with tourists. The parquetry boxes known as secret boxes are especially popular as souvenirs and were given a British award in the 2008 Japanese Souvenir Contest organized by the Japan Tourism Agency.
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Yosegi is a traditional handicraft that has been handed down since the end of the Edo period (1603-1867). Subtle geometrical patterns are created by combining many colors, grains and textures of wood. Kanazashi Woodcraft Hall displays and sells the works of Yosegi artists in its vast shop interior.
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An official Evangelion store opened in Hakone, where the anime story takes place. Official Evangelion goods with a twist of Japan such as teacups and hand towels can be purchased. The store's original goods can be found here, making this a must-see for anime fans.
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During the Edo period, checkpoints (Sekisho) were built at any important points along the main travel routes of Japan. The Shogunate government were keen to enforce taxation and censorship. The checkpoint isn't the original one, but this one is authentic in every detail and made using the original carpentry and masonry techniques of the Edo period.
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The souvenir shop Hakone No Ichi (Hakone market) located within the Hakone-Yumoto Station building has a wide selection of goods from many Hakone souvenirs to some unique rarities only available in this store.
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The Hakone-jinja shrine has traditionally been a place for travelers to pray for a safe journey and good fortune, and in more recent times the shrine is now famous for being a place flowing with mystical energy.
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Tamago-jaya
The black eggs of Owakudani are boiled eggs cooked by ground heat and a reaction to the volcanic fumes. The egg shell is completely black, but the inside is pure white. Legend says eating just one black egg extends your life by 7 years. Tuck in!
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Haku-undo Tea Garden is a collective name for the elegant tea houses located in the Hakone Gora Park and among them, Haku-undo has pride of place. The Japanese tea setting is popular among many visitors, and is a valuable opportunity to experience this Japanese tradition.
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The soba noodles, made of Japanese mountain yam, eggs, buckwheat flour and wheat flour without any added water, have a good firm texture. Seiro soba (soba noodles served on a wooden steamer with a mat of woven reeds) served with Japanese mountain yam and nori (seaweed) are highly recommended.
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The museum set in an aristocratic building modeled on a Venetian medieval villa displays around 100 pieces of fine and elegant Venetian glassware. Among the collection of precious pieces exhibited, be sure to catch the cobalt blue goblet handed down through the Rothschild family. In the cafe terrace, you can enjoy tea to the soothing background music of canzone (Italian song). Very elegant and tasty.
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The al dente soba noodles made of the highest quality Japanese buckwheat flour and Hakone spring water are deservedly very popular.
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A volcanic crater lake famous for its beautiful view of Mount Fuji. The elegant sightseeing cruise and lake sports such as kayaking are very popular here. The view of Mount Fuji behind Lake Ashi, and the Hakone-jinja shrine seen from the cruise ship have long been considered to be the most iconic views of Hakone. In good weather conditions and with a calm lake, the view of Mount Fuji reflected on the mirror of Lake Ashi is just wonderful. This effect is affectionately known as Sakasa Fuji (reflected Fuji).
The kumiage yuba (fresh tofu skin) made of pure Hakone spring water and the very best soya milk is superb. We hope you enjoy these traditional elegant and healthy yuba and tofu dishes.
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Owakudani is quite a place, unusual but worth the visit. A desolate smoking plain strangely located in verdant Hakone. Walking on the path set beside fuming clouds of steam and carbonic acid gas, you can see a real live smoking volcano. Be sure to try the rare and special Black Eggs, (link to the page) boiled eggs cooked by the ground heat and volcanic fumes.
Salon de Thé Rosage is a patisserie of the Hotel de Yama. Wonderful scenery. A beautiful lake. What could be finer than a luxury tea on the shores of Lake Ashi.
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The oldest French formal garden in Japan built at the beginning of the 20th century. Throughout the year visitors can enjoy a rich variety of plants and flowers. You will also find a craft workshop where pottery and glassblowing are practiced. If you want to be calm, then try out the Haku-undo Tea Garden teahouse and savor a cup of traditional Japanese tea.
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The Togendai View Restaurant is located in the Togendai Station. From the large windows of the spacious restaurant, a magnificent view of Lake Ashi can be enjoyed. A wide selection of lunch and teatime offerings are sure to appeal.
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A day hot spring spa located in Hakone. Yunessun is an amusement spa resort with some dynamic attractions including a Mediterranean themed baths and a wine spa which can be enjoyed in your swimsuit. Other facilities include the Mori No Yu resort zone, a relaxing naked zone where you can enjoy open-air bathing. Especially the lazy river which is newly opened in 2023 is a strong recommendation! The spacious pool is sure to make you have a lot of fun and refreshed. In addition, renovated private baths, restaurants, and souvenir shops should not be missed. At Yunessun, there is so much to do, that quite honestly even a whole day's stay may not be enough.
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The spa's 5 hot springs bubble up about 270 liters of piping hot water every minute, which is a generous 390,000 liters a day. You can take your pick and enjoy a variety of open-air baths. How about a jet bath, or a plasma bath, or a bubble bath, or a cascading bath. In addition, there is a private bath available (1,100yen for a deeply relaxing 45 minutes).
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There is a new one-day spa at Hakone Yumoto. It's a spa in the forest. With forest cuisine. Hakone Yuryo has 19 private rooms (the largest in the greater Tokyo area), each with its own open air bath, as well as large public baths, food cooked over an Irori hearth, and a whole range of different relaxation options. The facility has everything you could ask for in an one-day spa. You can even come just to eat at the restaurant.
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The feel and effect of onsen will vary depending on the spring water's characteristics and minerals. Some invigorate the skin, while others are said to be effective for symptoms such as high blood pressure or eczema. The hot springs (onsen) of Hakone have long been called "Hakone 17 Toh" (17 noted hot springs in Hakone), and as the name suggests, visitors can enjoy the different therapeutic properties of the onsen found throughout Hakone.
In addition, there are many different styles of spas such as open-air baths (rotemburo) and large public baths. In some onsen spas, there are private open-air baths available where families or couples can enjoy the hot springs in comfort and privacy.
What's more, there are mini-onsen experiences with footbaths (ashiyu). These footbaths are quite simply wonderful for reviving those tired feet after a long sightseeing stroll.
The museum's outdoor grounds provide a splendid home to many artworks by well-known modern and contemporary sculptors such as Rodin, and visitors can relax and really enjoy the splendor of art in nature.
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The Fujiya, the main dining attraction at the Fujiya Hotel is a famous French restaurant established on the day of the hotel's opening. The traditional beef curry is the renowned signature dish of this restaurant.
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The museum exhibits works of Rene Lalique, a master jewelry designer and glass maker. You can also relax in the exquisite natural gardens or have a drink or meal in the café and restaurant.
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Odakyu Limited ExpressRomancecar
With just the addition of a limited express surchage, use your Discount Pass to enjoy the relaxed comfort of the Romancecar with reserved only seating. See the website for fares, sales locations and other information.
From
Shinjuku
to
Hakone-
Yumoto
80 minutes
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