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Hakone (箱根町; -machi) is located in the Ashigarashimo District, in the western more mountainous part of the Kanagawa Prefecture near Mt. Fuji and not far from Tokyo. Hakone is more a region than focused town and covers a fairly large area. The Hakone checkpoint on the historical Tokaido road marks the beginning of the Kanto region, and the annual Hakone Ekiden at the New Year runs from Tokyo to Hakone and back over two days, partly in commemoration of the Tokaido road. Like its close neighbour Odawara, Hakone has many onsen (hot spring) resort areas.

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Hakone & Mount Fuji Tours

There are a range of organised tours from Tokyo to Hakone and Mount Fuji. This is the easiest and most time efficient way to combine these two attractions.

Most popular Hakone Tours
Mt Fuji and Hakone Day Tour from Tokyo: Return by Bullet Train
Mt Fuji, Hakone and Onsen 2-Day Tour from Tokyo: Return by Bullet Train
Mt Fuji Day Trip including Lake Ashi Sightseeing Cruise from Tokyo
2 Day Mt Fuji and Kyoto by Bullet Train from Tokyo
3 Day Mt Fuji, Nara and Kyoto by Bullet Train from Tokyo

Steam rising from natural hot springs - Hakone

Hakone is very popular and many people, both Japanese and foreigners come to Hakone to relax, for treatment at the health resorts, or to enjoy the parks and mountains. The volcanically active Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, centered around Ashi, is a popular tourist attraction well known for its onsen hot springs and its views of Mt. Fuji. Sights include the Great Boiling Valley (大涌谷 Ōwakudani), with its volcanic activities, and Hakone Shrine nestled on the shore of the lake. In April the sakura (cherry blossoms) and the Japanese pampas grass (susuki) are reportedly a very beautiful view in the parks.

Hakone Transport

Hakone is best accessed from Odawara, the terminus of the Odakyu Odawara Line, 70 minutes from Shinjuku, Tokyo. From Odawara, the Hakone-Tozan Line continues into various resort towns in Hakone. Owakudani can be reached by cable car from Sounzan and the lake, while the lake is crisscrossed by cartoon style  "pirate" ships for tourists.

Pirate ship, Lake Ashinoko (Hakone), Japan

A popular "Hakone Free Pass", allowing unlimited use of most forms of transport for several days, is available.

As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 14,872 and a density of 160.22 persons per km². The total area is 92.82 km².

A section of its mountain road became the only mountain stage for Wangan Midnight: Maximum Tune 2

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