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Gora showing street scenes and signage

Gora

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Gora is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Hakone Gora Park and Hakone Museum of Art while in the area.

Gora
Hakone Hot Springs showing street scenes as well as a family

Yumoto

While visiting Yumoto, you might make a stop by sights like Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park and Gyokuren Shrine.

Yumoto
Miyanoshita

Miyanoshita

Gardens, restaurants, and hot springs highlight some of the notable features of Miyanoshita. Make a stop by Taikoyu while you're exploring.

Miyanoshita
If you visit Japan, you HAVE to have an onsen experience! I recommend hopping the train from Tokyo to Hakone to visit Hakone Yuryo. You can book a private onsen room like this one for a couple hours to enjoy all to yourself! Things to know:

-No clothing/swimwear is allowed in the onsen. Nude only! If you don’t book a private room, you will be sharing a gender-specific group one.

-Reservations at Hakone Yuryo open 30 days in advance. The website says to book by calling. I emailed and was able to complete my reservation through email.

-If you are walking from the Tonosawa train station, you will come to a fork in the path. Stay uphill! I made the mistake of going alllll the way down the hill with my luggage just to climb back up again. Directions are not extremely clear.

-When I visited, there was no English on the outside of the building. So don’t be looking for “Hakone Yuryo.”

-Heads up: tattoos are not allowed in the onsen. Japan has a very conservative attitude toward tattoos

Tounosawa

When in Tounosawa, you can plan a visit to Gyokuren Shrine and Tenzan Onsen, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Tounosawa

Ashinoyu

Restaurants and golf courses are just a few things travelers like about Ashinoyu. A stop by Hakone Yunohana Golf Course is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Ashinoyu