Hakone Events Guide & Seasonal Highlights

Hiking on the Old Highway (Fresh Greenery)

Location

Old Tokaido Way

Period

Late April - June

In the season of fresh greenery, the Hakone Old Highway offers a scenic hike along historic stone-paved paths surrounded by vibrant young leaves. Walking this Edo-period trail is a refreshing way to e...

Azaleas

Location

Hotel de Yama

Period

early May-mid May

Visit Hotel de Yama on the shores of Lake Ashi this May to enjoy the vibrant season of azaleas. Over 3,000 azalea bushes, representing 30 different varieties, bloom across the hills of the spacious la...

Cherry blossoms

Location

Miyagino

Period

late March-early April

For some 450 meters, Yoshino cherry blossom trees line the Hayakawa River. Take a walk beneath the trees in full blossom while listening to the murmuring of the river. The trees are illuminated at nig...