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Hakone and Mount Fuji

Plan your trip to visit Hakone and Mount Fuji. find ideas of where to stay, what to do and how to get around.

The Hakone Open-Air Museum Guide

23 June 202622 June 2026

Amazing artworks in a gorgeous outdoor setting – what’s not to love? Here’s our guide to The Hakone Open-Air Museum, including what you’ll find there, how to get there and more.

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Categories Hakone and Mount Fuji Tags Theme Parks and Attractions
view looking into the Venetian Glass Museum in Hakone with the crystal arch in the background

Hakone’s Venetian Glass Museum – The Biggest Surprise in Town

26 May 202619 March 2026

It’s not one of the sights on the famous Hakone Loop, but that doesn’t mean you should ignore this beautiful museum in Hakone. Here’s why…

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Categories Hakone and Mount Fuji Tags Theme Parks and Attractions
Split shot showing the Hakone Pirate boat and Mount Fuji with a cartoon bus running between them

How to Get From Hakone to Kawaguchiko

26 February 2026

These two popular tourist destinations are roughly 50 km apart, but as you can’t easily get a train between them, the journey can seem a little daunting – so, here’s what you need to do.

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Categories Hakone and Mount Fuji Tags Transportation
comparison image of Kawaguchiko and Hakone showing Mount Fuji covered in snow and Hakone Shrine and its lake front torii gate

Hakone or Kawaguchiko: Which Should You Visit?

24 February 2026

Both make a fantastic day trip from Tokyo or a short stay to get a break from the hustle and bustle of Japan’s cities – but, if you only have time to visit one, which should it be? Our guide helps you pick the right option for you.

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Mount Fuji reflected in the lake

How to Read a Mount Fuji Visibility Planner

21 February 2026

Mount Fuji may be an extremely large mountain, but it’s also a rather shy one. So, if you want to ensure you see it on your trip, it can be a good idea to time your visit for a day when good visibility is predicted. But, how do you find this out?

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View looking up to the top of the glass tower at the Hakone Open Air Museum. The tower is encased in stained glass panels surrounding the spiral staircase in the middle.

How Long Should You Spend in Hakone?

9 July 202522 June 2025

Hakone is close enough to Tokyo to visit for the day, but is that long enough? Here’s how long we think you need to spend in Hakone.

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