Sightseeing Spot Spots in Around Hakonemachi Area

  • Owakudani
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    Kanagawa Pref. Ashigarashimogunhakonemachi Sengokuhara 1251
    Owakudani is valley that was created by a volcanic eruption of Mt. Kami around 3,000 years ago. Owakudani is situated at 1,044 meters above sea level, and experiences severe weather, so it is advisable to wear long-sleeved clothing even in summer. The area is still affected by volcanic activity; steam and volcanic gases such as hydrogen sulfide continue to rise up out of the ground. Kuro-tamago, the “Black Eggs” of Owakudani, which are made by exposing eggs to the geothermal heat and chemical reactions resulting from volcanic activity, are very popular with visitors.
  • Sengokuhara Susuki Grass Fields
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    Kanagawa Pref. Ashigarashimogunhakonemachi Sengokuhara
    The gentle slopes of the Sengokuhara area are covered with Japanese pampas grass and Sengokuhara is considered a top Hakone sightseeing destination in fall. Selected for such lists as “Kanagawa’s 50 Most Picturesque Spots” and “Kanagawa’s 100 Most Famous Flower Locations,” each year in autumn the area bustles with visitors. From late September, the ears of the pampas grass begin to turn color, and by late autumn visitors can enjoy the site of a veritable golden carpet covering the fields. The Sengokuhara Pampas Grass Festival is held in the area in late September each year. Take the Hakone Tozan Bus and get off at the “Sengoku Kogen” stop. In fall, a Sengokuhara Susuki Bus provides transportation to the area.
  • Cherry Trees of Hayakawa Riverbank
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    Kanagawa Pref. Ashigarashimogunhakonemachi Kiga Around 1307
    This well-known cherry blossoms viewing site is located in Hakone Town, Ashigarashimo County. Approximately 150 yoshino cherry blossom trees bloom along a 600 meter stretch of the Hayakawa River bank in early April during the Sakura Festival. Many cherry blossoms viewers visit during this time. At night cherry blossoms are lit up, one is enveloped in an ethereal fantasy world that must be experienced and enjoyed.

    Visited on 16 April, just around peak blossom time. It was gorgeous. Very good number of Somei Yoshino cherry blossoms along the riverside, not crowded and generally very pleasant place. Parallel...

  • The inverted image of Mt. Fuji reflected in Lake Ashi
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    Kanagawa Pref. Ashigarashimogunhakonemachi Motohakone
    The image of Mt. Fuji reflected in the waters of Lake Ashi (Ashi-no-ko) is known as “Sakasa-Fuji” (“Inverted Mt. Fuji”) in Japanese, and is renowned as one of the most beautiful views of Mt. Fuji. When the conditions are just right (in the early morning, when there are no tourist boats etc. out on the Lake, and when the wind is not too strong), the crystal-clear water functions as a mirror, reflecting the mirror-image of Mt. Fuji. Whether you will be able to see the reflected image on any given day is a matter of luck.
  • Old Hakone Highway Cedar Avenue
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    Kanagawa Pref. Ashigarashimogunhakonemachi Hakone
    Cedar Avenue is a roughly 500 meter stretch of the Old Hakone Highway from Motohakone in Hakone Town, Ashigarashimo County, Kanagawa Prefecture, to Onshihakone Park. On either side of the path are more than 400 cedar trees which are close to 400 years old. The trees were apparently planted by Matsudaira Masatsuna, the Lord of Kawagoe Castle, in 1618 in order to protect travelers walking along the highway from the strong sunshine and cold winds. The lines of trees which exist today are designated as a National Historic Site. It’s one of the most well known places in Hakone and one where you can still imagine what it was like on the old Tokaido Road.
  • Hakone-Yumoto Fireflies Park
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    Kanagawa Ashigarashimo-gun Hakonemachi Yumoto
    A riverside park just across the Ajisai Bridge from the Hakone Yumoto Hot Spring Town. From early June to July large numbers of fireflies appear in the park resulting in a wondrous visual spectacle. Thanks to the Odakyu Romance Car train line from Shinjuku Station the park is easy to get to and lots of visitors come to view the fireflies when they're in season. There was a period where the fireflies stopped appearing but thanks to the efforts of local volunteers their habitat was restored. Now you can see nearly 500 fireflies flitting about the riverside.

    蛍の季節には蛍を見ることができるそうですが、冬の間は特に何もない川原です。夏に来た方が良いでしょう。

  • The Fall Foliage of Kowakidani, Hakone
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    Kanagawa Ashigarashimo-gun Hakonemachi Kowakudani
    The area is famous throughout Japan for its autumn foliage, which is usually at its best from mid to late November. This is a well-maintained garden with many azaleas that bloom in spring in addition to the autumn leaves.
  • Kojiri Suimon (Water Gate)
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    Kanagawa Ashigarashimo-gun Hakonemachi Sengokuhara 1242
    A water gate on the northern side of Lake Ashi, the largest lake in the Hakone region. This is the head of the Hayakawa River which flows through northern Hakone-Yumoto on its way to Sagami Bay. It has the role of controlling the water level of Lake Ashi and also provides a perfect viewing spot for looking out at the scenery of the lake. It's also one of the points along the Lake Ashi West Bank Hiking Course and home to a nice walking path of its own. It's located close to the Hakone Visitor's Center making this an easy place to visit if you'd like to enjoy a nice stroll along Lake Ashi.
  • Old Hakone Highway Rest Area
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    Kanagawa Ashigarashimo-gun Hakonemachi Hatajuku 395
    A rest area located just a short way down the road from the Amazake-chaya Bus Stop, a 30-minute bus ride from Hakone-Yumoto Station via Hatajuku. This charming rest area occupies a relocated classic Japanese house with a thatched roof. The rest area is free to enter and is located next door to the Amazake Chaya Tea House which was built in the early Edo period and is well known for their Amazake, a sweet half sake drink that draws its sweetness from the fermented rice. On display are some of the materials from the collection of the Old Hakone Road Museum allowing you to feel what life was like for the samurai and commoners of the Edo period. There's also convenient access to the paved path that follows the Old Hakone Road making this a great place to take a break while hiking.
  • Matsunokigawara Firefly Viewing
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    Kanagawa Ashigarakami-gun Kaiseimachi Yoshida Shima
    Located just a three-minute walk from the Kamijima Bus Stop, a 10-minute bus ride from Odakyu Shin-Matsuda Station on the Hakone Tozan Bus Line. The firefly habitat is located near Yousadagawa River to the west of the Kamijima Bus Stop. Here you can see both natural and farmed Genji fireflies. The firefly viewing period lasts from late May to early June creating a whimsical sight of the fireflies flitting about the river. When the fireflies are in season lectures are given and presentation slides are put on display at the nearby Kaisei Town Community Center on the topics of the life cycle of the fireflies and environmental conservation.
  • Asahi Breweries Kanagawa Plant
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    Kanagawa Minamiashigara-shi Nuda 1223

    We came as part of a holiday tour. Very well run and informative tour. There was a twenty minute beer tasting included. Soft drinks and non alcoholic beer was also an option. Little packets of...

  • Togen Dai
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    Kanagawa Ashigarashimo-gun Hakonemachi Motohakone
  • Aguri Park Saga San En
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    Kanagawa Ashigarakami-gun Matsudamachi Matsudasoryo Saga Mountain 28532854-2
  • Kanreidomon
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    Kanagawa Ashigarashimo-gun Hakonemachi Yumoto
  • Onshi Hakone Park Yamagami Kado no Sakura
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    Kanagawa Ashigarashimo-gun Hakonemachi Motohakone 171
  • Kaisei Ajisai no Sato
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    Kanagawa Ashigarakami-gun Kaiseimachi
  • Senmotonoizumi
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    Kanagawa Pref. Ashigarashimogunhakonemachi Ohiradai
  • Himenomizu
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    Kanagawa Ashigarashimo-gun Hakonemachi Ohiradai
  • Hakone Municipal Sengokuhara Elementary School
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    Kanagawa Hakonemachi Sengokuhara 981
  • Doryoson Saijoji Temple
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    Kanagawa Minamiashigara-shi Daiyucho

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Kanagawa prefecture acts as an extension of the Tokyo metropolis that spills over into coastal towns, most notably Yokohama city, heavily populated and known for its Chinatown and seaside attractions. Just the right distance for a day trip out of Tokyo, Kanagawa is home to some of Tokyo’s most accessible beaches, including around Kamakura, best known for its Big Buddha. Visitors can also travel a little farther afield for a weekend at Hakone onsen town.

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