Hakone Freepass

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Facts & Figures

The Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park is the most visited national park in Japan. The park covers an area of over 1,200 square kilometres. It is a great place for fishing, hiking and climbing. Mt. Fuji (3,776.24m) belongs to the park, more than 1000 volcanic islands, lakes and a very dense forest (called Aokigahara - sea of trees). The park is separated in 4 areas: Mount Fuji, Hakone, Izu Islands and Izu Peninsula. Experience the Ultimate Japanese Hospitality at a Hakone Ryokan.
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My tips for local activities

With the Hakone Freepass from our partner klook you get access to over 70 attractions in the Hakone area and you can use it for unlimited rides with ropeways, shipes, Hakone Tozan Line and much more. For more details check out this page >

History

The Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park was founded 1936 as one of the first in Japan. In the year 1950 Izu Islands were included too.

Sightseeing spots

Hakone area:

Lake Ashinoko - enjoy a great hiking tour with views to Mt. Fuji

Hakone Togendai-Gora Ropeway - offers spectecular view from Souzan to Togendai on Lake Ashi

Scenic boat tour - from Togendai to Hakonemachi or Moto-Hakone

Owakudani - crater area of an active volcanic zone

Hot springs - all over Hakone

Detached Palace - beautiful public park

Hakone Art Museum - including a beautiful japanese moss garden

Festival & Events (dates can change without notice)

Juli

Kosui Matsuri (31st)
Enjoy the Firework Festival and Floating Lanterns at this beautiful place.

August

Kojiri Ryujin God Festival (4th)
Display of Fireworks at Kojiri

Susuki Matsuri (25th)
Grand Singing Show