Event
Mount Fuji
- Location
- Lake Ashi, Owakudani
In winter, Mount Fuji can be seen with exceptional clarity from Hakone under crisp, clear skies. Its majestic snow-capped peak offers a truly breathtaking view.
Autumn leaves
- Location
- Hakone Museum of Art, Horai Park , Hakone Gora Park, Hakone Tozan Train, Hakone Ropeway, other
- Period
- early November-early December
If you want to enjoy the beautiful colors of fall, Hakone is a strong recommendation!
Silver Grass
- Location
- Sengokuhara silver grass fields, other
- Period
- late September-early November
A multitude of seasonal flowers can be seen in the fields of golden-colored silver grass.
Daimonji-yaki
- Location
- Gora
- Period
- 16 August
On the evening of August 16, a fire in the shape of the kanji character 大 (dai) is set ablaze on the slopes of Mount Myojogatake as night falls. The horizontal stroke measures 108 meters in length, th...
Fireworks
- Location
- Lake Ashi, Moto-Hakone
- Period
- 31 July
In summer, fireworks festivals are held across Hakone, with dazzling displays reflecting on lakes and framed by mountains. Combined with hot springs, it’s a quintessential Japanese summer experience.
Hydrangeas
- Location
- Hakone Tozan Train, Hakone Gora Park and Hakone Glass Forest Venetian Glass Museum, other
- Period
- mid June-mid July
Admire hydrangeas from the Hakone Tozan Train as it gently sways down the track. They are so close, it seems you can touch the flowers if you extend your hand out just a little.