A Classic Day Trip To Hakone from Tokyo | japan-guide.com

On this one-day trip, we explore Hakone, a popular destination close to Tokyo, using the new digital version of the Hakone Freepass. The area is famous for its natural beauty, hot springs, and views of Mount Fuji.

- Chapters -
00:00​​ Intro
01:38 Going to Hakone
02:12 Amazake experience
02:50 Walking the old Tokaido road
03:28 Moto-Hakone
04:14 Hakone-jinja Shrine
04:56 Hakone Sightseeing Cruise
05:45 Owakudani
06:39 The Hakone Open-Air Museum
07:12 Hakone Yuryo
07:43 Hakone-Yumoto
08:01 Outro

- Video Credits -
Host and Narrator: Raina Ong
Videographer: Thomas Roennlund
Animations: Charles Sabas
Producer: Stefan Schauwecker

[japanguide]

All staff and businesses involved in the making of this video took the necessary precautions against the spread of the coronavirus as outlined by the government.

The prices listed in the video are valid as of December 2021 and subject to change.

[StAngerNo]

A daytrip is actually not enaugh for Hakone. I would recommend anyone to stay overnight in one of the many ryokans and spend two days in Hakone.

[perdomot]

I've done this trip several times and always loved it. I've done it as a day trip and have stayed overnight at an onsen hotel and an overnight is definitely the best. Its definitely on my list for when Japan opens up again.

[vlo]

The Hakone Pass also works for the buses to/from Mishima Station, which is nice if you are traveling from Shizuoka or Nagoya or want to include the Mishima SkyWalk as part of your trip.

[pdute]

I will be 70 next month. You Video Inspires me to get 'off my butt' and take a trip to Japan. A Place I have never been to before. And one of the things I want to do is Visit Hakone after watching, and re-watching your Video, Arigato!

[onebladeprop]

It's worth mentioning that the art museum has really nice Picasso exhibit in a dedicated building.

[anthonyvalencia]

Whenever i travel to Japan, I cant miss going to Hakone. I really love this place...🥲

[editingfoo]

Thanks for this wonderful and informative video. Although I have been to Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka before I have never visited this region of Japan. We literally did almost everything you outlined in this video at the beginning of June (2023) and had a wonderful time. Thanks so much for sharing!

[dreamsnotthings]

We just got back from Japan! Absolutely fantastic. We got some spectacular footage and more importantly created amazing memories!

[purplesomething]

I went to Hakone in 2019 for my birthday and I am so glad that tea shop is still around. The atmosphere was so relaxing and the staff was amazing! For anyone who wants to try the old Tokaido road, make sure you wear good walking shoes! The uneven stones really make you work for it haha.

[kristinwight]

Hakone Open Air Museum is my most favorite museum in the world! ❤️

[YnnaLifeinJapan]

Been here many times, I never get sick of its beauty. ❤️🇯🇵 Celebrated our 1st wedding anniversary here and will be sharing it on my next vlog too. I love hakone 🤍

[armandovidal]

One of my favorite places in Japan! So many great memories there. Thank you Raina!!!

[CC-stob]

Thank you for such an informative video! Vidoes like these really help me in planning itineraries or understand how passes work . I am a visual person and this video helped me appreciate or get an idea about how a day trip using the Hakone Freepass would be like (instead of reading the details for this pass). I am considering getting this one or the Fuji Hakone pass.

[lovi]

The real is more beautiful than video... someday I come back again Hakone

[inessachimato]

Thank you for this video! Much needed for planning right now!

[deeppurple]

We went here a couple of times and it is tiring walk though but the view is so worth it ☺️ I would not mind going there again 😁

[sylvanusjoseph]

Love your videos. I did this trip on my honeymoon and loved it. You are very good at English and explain everything so wonderful. You made me feel like going again. Thank you

[nickandhelmi]

🎉 missing japan badly! ❤ hakone is definitely one of favourite spots in japan

[jeffreylatimer]

Thanks Raina. Really good, simple and concise. Helps with planning my trip.