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2-Day Relaxing Itinerary in Hakone with Onsen Experience

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Day 1: Exploring Hakone

Hakone, Japan

8:00AM

Breakfast at Tamura Ginkatsu-tei

Start your day with a delicious traditional Japanese breakfast at Tamura Ginkatsu-tei, known for its gourmet katsu dishes.
Located a short walk from Hakone-Yumoto Station.
JPY1500, 1 hour

9:30AM

Visit the Hakone Open-Air Museum

Explore the stunning Hakone Open-Air Museum, featuring an impressive collection of sculptures set against picturesque natural backdrops.
Take the local bus from Hakone-Yumoto Station to the museum; around 20 minutes.
JPY1600, 2 hours

12:00PM

Lunch at Hakone Yuba Restaurant

Enjoy a delightful lunch at Hakone Yuba Restaurant which specializes in dishes made from delicious tofu and yuba (tofu skin).
15-minute bus ride from the museum.
JPY2000, 1 hour

1:30PM

Relax at Owakudani Valley

Take the Hakone Ropeway to Owakudani Valley and witness volcanic activity, famous for its black eggs cooked in sulfuric waters.
A scenic ride from Hakone-Yumoto Station via the ropeway.
JPY1300, 2 hours

4:00PM

Check-In at an Onsen Ryokan

Experience true Japanese hospitality by checking into a ryokan like Gora Kadan, where you can unwind in private onsens.
Return via the ropeway and take a local bus to Gora.
JPY40000 (per night), 2 hours

7:00PM

Dinner at Ryokan

Savour a multi-course kaiseki dinner at your ryokan, showcasing the best of seasonal ingredients.
Dine at your ryokan's in-house restaurant.
Included in ryokan stay, 1.5 hours
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Day 2: Relax and Explore

Hakone, Japan

8:00AM

Breakfast at Ryokan

Enjoy a traditional Japanese breakfast served at your ryokan, featuring grilled fish, miso soup, and rice.
Breakfast is served within the ryokan.
Included in ryokan stay, 1 hour

9:30AM

Visit the Hakone Shrine

Take a serene stroll through the lush forest to reach the beautiful Hakone Shrine, standing majestically by Lake Ashi.
A quick bus ride to the shrine area.
Free, 1.5 hours

11:30AM

Cruise on Lake Ashi

Embark on a boat cruise on Lake Ashi offering breathtaking views of Mount Fuji on a clear day.
Walk to the nearby pier from Hakone Shrine.
JPY1000, 1 hour

1:00PM

Lunch at Maison de Fous Gourmet

Indulge in a fusion lunch at Maison de Fous, where French cuisine meets Japanese flavours, set amidst tranquil surroundings.
A short bus ride from the cruise terminal.
JPY2500, 1.5 hours

2:30PM

Visit the Pola Museum of Art

Explore a wonderful collection of modern art displayed in an architecturally stunning museum surrounded by nature.
Take a local bus from the restaurant.
JPY2000, 2 hours

5:00PM

Return to Onsen

Head back to your ryokan to soak in the rejuvenating waters of the onsen one last time before your departure.
Return via the same local bus route.
Included in ryokan stay, 1 hour

7:00PM

Dinner at Ryokan or Local Izakaya

Enjoy dinner at your ryokan or explore a local izakaya for a vibrant social dining experience filled with delicious Japanese dishes.
Easy to walk to either option from your accommodations.
JPY3000 (Izakaya), 1.5 hours
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