Hakone Walking Map: Explore Hakone by Area

🍃 Hakone is one of my favorite places to visit. No matter how many times I return, I always feel at ease. Perhaps it’s the lush greenery, the peaceful views of the lake, and the relaxing atmosphere that make it easy to slow down and unwind.

🗺️ There are still so many hidden gems in Hakone waiting to be discovered. I created this map to help everyone explore Hakone in more diverse ways and find the places that match their own travel style.

🎨 Whether you’re interested in art and museums, 🏯 enjoy exploring historical sites, or 🍜 love discovering good food, Hakone has something for everyone. The area is also famous for its hot springs, ♨️ making it a wonderful destination for a relaxing onsen experience. This map includes a variety of attractions, restaurants, and cafes to help you plan your visit.

🚆 Whenever I visit Hakone, I always use the Hakone Freepass to get around conveniently. You can find more information about the pass and how to purchase it at the end of this article.

💚 I hope this walking map inspires you to discover more of Hakone and enjoy the area in your own way.

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Overview of Hakone & Travel from Shinjuku.
Covers travel routes to various attractions, with the pass valid for all transportation shown in this map.

📍 Shinjuku Station

Your starting point in Tokyo. Access the Odakyu Line ticket gates from B1 (West Underground Gate), 1F (West Ground Gate), or 2F (South Gate), opposite Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal (Busta Shinjuku).

📍 Hakone-Yumoto Station

The main gateway to Hakone, with train and bus connections to various attractions. To reach Gora, take the Hakone Tozan Train from Platform 3. To catch a bus, go up to the 2nd floor and exit the station.

🚉 Hakone-Yumoto Station Area

An important station and gateway to Hakone 🏔️

The streets around the station are lined with restaurants, cafes, shops, and souvenir stores. Enjoy a relaxing stroll and some shopping before exploring Hakone or heading back to Tokyo. 🛍️🍡☕

🚉 Tonosawa Station Area

A quiet, small station with a nearby money-washing shrine believed to bring greater wealth.

🚉 Ohiradai Station Area

A leafy station area with a cafe where you can watch trains up close.

🚉 Miyanoshita Station Area

A cafe is just steps from the station, and you can also walk to The Fujiya Hotel, one of Japan’s oldest hotels.

🚉 Chokoku-no-Mori Station Area

A short walk from The Hakone Open-Air Museum, Japan’s first open-air art museum.

🚉 Gora Station Area
Another key station for exploring Hakone.
From Gora Station, take the Hakone Tozan Cable Car toward Sounzan to connect to other areas of Hakone. The station area is also worth exploring, with restaurants, cafes, and shops to enjoy along the way.

You can also travel from here to the Pola Museum of Art and other museums in the area. ✨

🌋 Owakudani Station Area
One of the highlights of Hakone! Enjoy views of the volcanic valley, where steam rises from the ground due to volcanic eruptions thousands of years ago. 🌋♨️

The station area has viewpoints, restaurants, and souvenir shops. Don’t miss the famous Owakudani Black Eggs, a local specialty you must try! 🥚🖤

⛵ Motohakone-ko & Hakonemachi-ko
Two important piers along Lake Ashi and popular destinations for exploring the lakeside area. 🌊🗻

📍Around Motohakone-ko, you’ll find Hakone Shrine and its famous lakeside red torii gate, along with restaurants, cafes, and souvenir shops to explore.

📍Hakonemachi-ko is within walking distance of Motohakone-ko. It’s another boarding point for the Hakone Sightseeing Cruise, with nearby attractions such as the Edo-Period Checkpoint (Hakone Sekisho) Hakone Sekisho and lakeside shopping streets.

More Attractions in Other Areas.

Interesting attractions located outside the main areas, all gathered together on this page.

Around Hakone-Yumoto Station

I love strolling around this station area, looking for cozy cafes and delicious sweets. Don’t forget to take photos at Ajisai Bridge too! It’s just a short walk from the station.

📍Top Left: Ajisai Bridge
📍Top Right: cafe Timuny.
📍Bottom Left: Hakone Dolce studio STELLA
📍Bottom Right: Hakone-Yumoto Station Entrance

Around Tonosawa Station

Every time I visit Hakone, I always stop by this place. If you love peaceful surroundings and lush green forests, I highly recommend it!

📍 Top Left: Station Platform
📍 Top Right: View from the Footbridge
📍 Bottom Left: Fukazawa Zeniarai Benzaiten Shrine
📍 Bottom Right: Washing Money for Good Fortune

Around Ohiradai Station

Another charming and peaceful station, with a small hidden cafe right beside the railway. Take a break, relax, and watch the trains pass by up close. It’s a memorable experience!

📍 Top Left: Ajisai no Komichi (Hydrangea Path, blooming during the June rainy season)
📍 Top Right: Station Platform
📍 Bottom Left: Inside Switchback Cafe
📍 Bottom Right: Switchback Cafe Entrance

Around Miyanoshita Station

If you have some extra time, I recommend stopping by Naraya Cafe. They even have a free foot bath!

📍 Top Left: Naraya Cafe
📍 Top Right: Naraya Cafe
📍 Bottom Left: Naraya Cafe
📍 Bottom Right: Area Map

Around Chokoku-no-Mori Station

I really like Hakone Open-Air Museum. It’s such a lovely place to explore, with outdoor sculptures surrounded by nature. I also noticed many families visiting with their children. It’s a wonderful place to spend quality time together as a family!

📍 Top Left: Railway Line Near the Station
📍 Top Right: cafe WOODY
📍 Bottom Left: The Hakone Open-Air Museum
📍 Bottom Right: The Hakone Open-Air Museum

Around Gora Station

A major station connecting the Hakone Tozan Train and Cable Car. There are plenty of souvenir shops, and Gora Park is within walking distance. It’s also a departure point for shuttle buses to the Pola Museum of Art.

📍 Top Left: Hakone Tozan Cable Car
📍 Top Right: Gora Station Entrance
📍 Bottom Left: Pola Museum of Art
📍 Bottom Right: Hakone Gora Park

Around Owakudani Station

When in Owakudani, you have to try the famous black eggs! We had lunch at Owakudani Kitchen, which was quite busy. And I was so lucky to see Mt. Fuji in all its glory that day. The sky was perfectly clear!

📍 Top Left: Black Eggs (Believed to Add 7 Years to Your Life per Egg)
📍 Top Right: Mt. Fuji Viewpoint
📍 Bottom Left: Hakone Ropeway & Owakudani Valley
📍 Bottom Right: Seafood with Tomato Sauce Meal at OWAKUDANI KITCHEN

Around Hakonemachi-ko Pier

Surprisingly, not many people know about Hakone Sekisho, a historic checkpoint that controlled travel in and out of Edo during the Edo period.

Don’t forget to walk up to the viewpoint on the hill! It’s just a short walk, and the view is amazing. You can even see Mt. Fuji on a clear day!

📍 Top Left: Hakone Sekisho (Edo-Period Checkpoint)
📍 Top Right: Hakone Sekisho from Above
📍 Bottom Left: cafe KOMON
📍 Bottom Right: Hakone Sightseeing Cruise

Around Motohakone-ko Pier

This is one of Hakone’s highlights! I love sitting by the lake, enjoying the view of Mt. Fuji and the water. It’s so peaceful and relaxing. If you have time, I highly recommend visiting Amasake Chaya, a traditional old teahouse with delicious food and sweets. I really loved this place!

📍 Top Left: Hakone Shrine
📍 Top Right: Lake Ashi
📍 Bottom Left: Old Tokaido Cedar Avenue (Historic Edo-Period Path)
📍 Bottom Right: Amasake Chaya (Historic Tea House with Over 400 Years of History)

The Hakone Freepass covers almost all transportation around Hakone for a 2-day trip. I recommend getting the Digital Ticket. It’s super convenient and easy to purchase directly on your phone!

If you’re visiting both Hakone and Enoshima-Kamakura, the Hakone Kamakura Pass is a great deal too. It also covers the Enoden train in Kamakura!

I really love taking the Romancecar! It’s so comfortable, and you don’t have to worry about finding a seat since all seats are reserved. No need to squeeze in with other passengers!

Especially on the way back to Shinjuku, after a long day of exploring, you can simply sit back, take a nap, and enjoy a direct ride to Shinjuku. It’s so relaxing! I truly recommend it.

If you don’t like planning your own trips, you can join a Checkbox Tour!

The Odakyu Official Hakone Walking Tour with English-Speaking Guide. Enjoy a relaxed trip with a guide, without having to worry about figuring out which trains or buses to take.

After sharing all these places and experiences, I hope you’ll get the chance to visit Hakone and discover its charm for yourself. I’m sure you’ll fall in love with Hakone just like I did! 💙

Don’t forget to bring our map along to help you explore, plan your routes, and make the most of your Hakone adventure. Grab your Hakone Freepass and let the journey begin!