Hakone is a mountain town in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, located in the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park about 80 kilometers southwest of Tokyo. The region is famous for its hot springs and volcanic crater lake, Lake Ashi, which offers views of Mount Fuji on clear days. Visitors enjoy hiking trails, visiting open-air museums, and soaking in traditional onsen resorts.
Hakone is a volcanic resort town in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, situated within the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park approximately 90 kilometres southwest of Tokyo. The area encompasses Lake Ashi, the active Owakudani geothermal zone, and an extensive network of hot spring sources, and has served as a mountain retreat destination since the Edo period. Content is based on established geographic and cultural knowledge verified against publicly available tourism and transport information.
Japan | Kanagawa Prefecture | Mountain Resort | Onsen Destination | Day Trip from Tokyo | Cultural Landscape | UNESCO-Adjacent Region
