Ninohira Travel Guide
Hakone





Popular places to visit

Hakone Kowakien Yunessun
Enjoy the rides and games at Hakone Kowakien Yunessun and see why people love this theme park in Hakone. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area.

Hakone Open Air Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Hakone Open Air Museum in Hakone. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this culturally rich area.

Lake Ashi
Explore the great outdoors at Lake Ashi, a popular spot to commune with nature in Hakone. Discover the mountain views and hot springs in this relaxing area.

Hakone Shrine
You can find out about the history of Hakone when you stop by Hakone Shrine. Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area.

Ōwakudani
Explore the great outdoors at Ōwakudani and enjoy the hot springs during your trip to Hakone. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this culturally rich area.

Hakone Gora Park
You can take time to visit Hakone Gora Park during your travels to Hakone. Discover the mountain views and hot springs in this relaxing area.
Top hotels in Ninohira

Hakone Kowakien TEN-YU
Clean room, love the private onsen, breakfast buffet was amazing, endless ice cream was so fun! It was a little tricky to get to on the bus- the schedule is a little different on Sundays (Google Maps was wrong). But we got there and loved it!
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Hakone Kowakien
The hotel is a newer property with nice aesthetics. We stayed in a room with 2 double beds meant to fit 2 adults and 2 children (ages 10 and 12). Even by our British standards it was small. The dining was all buffet - breakfast and dinner. I thinks fairly hard to eat too healthy. The soft serve ice ...
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Hakone Kowakien Miyamafurin
Excellent staff, rooms, and facilities. The staff were very kind and welcoming. The included kaiseki dinner was far above my expectations. Everything was top notch!
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Prince Smart Inn Atami
Small but tasty breakfast, good sized and newer room, nice check in staff. Hotel room floors aren’t dirty but could use a deep clean, especially below the toilet.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori
We really enjoyed staying here and experiencing Hakone. The rooms and baths were very nice and clean. And the staff was super helpful and friendly! Would definitely recommend this stay.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

edit x seven FUJI GOTEMBA
Probably the most beautiful hotel I’ve stayed in Japan. The hotel’s architecture and details are right on the spot. Not to mention the food and the fantastic view of Mt.Fuji, just wow, stunning! Definitely worth my time, and I am planning to return with my wife.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ninohira

Gora
Gora is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Hakone Gora Park and Hakone Museum of Art while in the area.

Kowakudani
While you're in Kowakudani, take in top sights like Chisuji Falls and jump on the metro at Kowakidani Station to see more of the city.

Miyanoshita
Gardens, restaurants and hot springs highlight some of the notable features of Miyanoshita. Make a stop by Taikoyu while you're exploring.

Miyagino
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Miyagino and surrounding area, you can visit Hakone Kowakien Yunessun and Hakone Meissen Antique Museum.

Ashinoyu
Visitors to Ashinoyu like its restaurants and golf courses, and Hakone Yunohana Golf Course is a sight worth a stop.

Ohiradai
Though Ohiradai may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Hakone Kowakien Yunessun and Tenzan Onsen.
