Hakone

1285 Kozukayama, Sengokuhara

The Pola Museum of Art's permanent collection is centered on works gathered over a 40-year period by Suzuki Tsuneshi, the son of the founder of Pola, a Japanese health and beauty company.

1121 Ninotaira

One of the top attractions in Hakone. Displays a wide variety of sculptures and artwork from celebrated Western and Japanese artists within a beautiful parkland setting. Also includes a dedicated Picasso pavilion (paintings and pottery).

1300-432 Gora

Small museum with nice pictures of Hakone and Mount Fuji.

Hakone Ropeway Owakudani Station

Volcanic hot spot full of sulphurous springs.

Hakone-machi, 1297 Ninotaira

Indoor complex featuring rapids, Dead Sea-style salt baths and jacuzzis, while the outdoor area offers waterfalls, rocks and a water slide. The popular outdoor relaxation section includes a renowned sake bath, as well as coffee, green tea…

(天山湯治郷), Hakone-Yumoto, Chaya 208. Large, popular hot spring operation with indoor and outdoor baths, sauna, etc. Free shuttle bus from outside the bus station. Open 11:00-20:00 daily. ¥1000/630 adult/child.

The area has some nice hiking trails. The visitors' center in Togendai has a model of the area including many of the hikes around the Lake Ashi. For example there is a hike from Togendai to Owakudani and from there to Mt.

Restaurant specialising in tofu katsuni, a dish containing tofu and pork, however they are able to make a vegetarian version on request. The restaurant is very popular and operates a ticket system, so it is recommended to arrive early.

right in front of the bus stops besides Hakoneyumoto station

If you miss the taste of a warm brownie, try the mountain brownies at this shop. You can't miss the smell, as they are made on site! Also has a branch in Ginza, Tokyo.

Small bar serving draught beers from the Gora Brewery, and pizzas including vegetarian and vegan options. Accepts card payments.

opposite Gora station

Vegan and gluten-free bakery inside the souvenir shop, selling rice bran sweets, including doughnuts.

near the fumes at Owakudani

Boiled on site, their shells are a mottled black due to a chemical reaction with the sulphurous water, but the inside is quite tasty. According to Japanese legend, every one you eat will add seven years to your life.

take the "T" bus in the direction of Togendai from either Odawara or Hakone-Yumoto to the Senkyouro-Mae stop, about 50/40 minutes respectively

Very well located guest house popular with Japanese and foreigners. Comfortable Japanese style rooms and breakfast are available. There are two natural hot baths available for guests' use - the indoors one is free, and the outdoors per…

702 Yumoto

This delightful Japanese style hotel is well-run. The main branch has 31 Japanese-style rooms. 12 Western-style single rooms with private bath are available at the annex across the street.

777 Yumoto, Hakone-machi

A well-located if slowly crumbling cheap inn, featuring large open-air baths on the roof. Meals are optional and run ¥1470 for dinner and ¥840 for breakfast. The staff is very welcoming and helpful but speak very little English.

211 Yumoto Chaya

Featuring open-air baths beside a mountain stream, offers mostly Japanese-style tatami rooms but also has some Western-style rooms.

191 Yumoto Chaya

With 117 rooms, and 5 natural spring sources, Hotel Okada offers Western, Fusion and Japanese-style 'tatami' rooms.

Yumoto Chaya 179

Popular for its spa and ladies esthetic salon, Nanpuso offers mainly Japanese style 'tatami' rooms.