Hakone
🗺️ Hakone-en箱根園
Hakone
About Hakone-en
A major recreational facility located by the shores of Lake Ashi. It is a comprehensive tourist destination that offers a variety of activities including sightseeing, excursions, dining, and shopping.
Details
Hakone-en is a large resort facility located by the shores of Lake Ashi. Within the park, there is the "Hakone Aquarium," famous for its Baikal seal and fish-feeding performances, a ropeway that targets the summit of Mount Hakone, and an amusement park called "Hug Me! ZOO!" where you can interact with adorable animals, along with many souvenir shops and restaurants. You can enjoy a full day of fun, from leisure activities to gourmet shopping.
There are also many interesting activities available, such as riding various modes of transportation, including the Ninja Bus and motorboat. The Ninja Bus is a vehicle that can travel on both land and water, gliding smoothly across the lake's surface. The breathtaking views of Lake Ashi from the water are not to be missed.
The motorboat takes you from the Hakone-en pier to the Kuzuryu Shrine located in Kuzuryu Forest, allowing you to enjoy the refreshing lake breeze while cruising on the water, which is very pleasant.
Additionally, there are other enriching experiential facilities, such as a pottery painting experience where you can paint on cups and plates, and a workshop for making traditional Hakone marquetry coasters (requires a group of 10 or more and prior reservation). It is recommended to try creating your own unique souvenir.
Highlights
A large resort facility by Lake Ashi. It features a rich aquarium, amusement park, and various experiential attractions. There are also many souvenir shops and restaurants, allowing for a full day of fun.
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Essential Information
Address
139 Motohakone, Hakone Town, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa Prefecture
Phone
0460-83-1151
Getting There
(1) Take the Izu Hakone Bus from "Hakone Yumoto" Station on the Hakone Tozan Railway to Hakone Garden, which takes about 1 hour and 5 minutes. After getting off at the final stop, it's about a 1-minute walk. (2) It takes about 1 hour to drive from the Atsugi Interchange on the Tomei Expressway. (3) It takes about 45 minutes to drive from the Gotemba Interchange on the Tomei Expressway.
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