Lake Ashi is the core area of Hakone tourism. It is located to the west of Hakone Town and is a freshwater volcanic lake. The lake is calm and has different scenery in four seasons, making it suitable for all types of travelers. Visitors can take a sightseeing boat or a pirate ship to enjoy the lake view, and they can also visit Kuzuryu Shrine and Hakone Shrine. There are many restaurants and cafes around the lake, offering fresh seafood and local specialties.
Highlights
National park、Mt Fuji views、Lakeside torii、Pirate ships
Suggested Duration
Half day
Location
Kanagawa・Hakone
Getting There
Bus from Hakone-Yumoto
【2026 Atami Fireworks Limited】Shizuoka Izu Atami Fireworks Festival & Izu Mt. Omuro with Cable Car & Kamakura High School & Hakone Lake Ashi & Hakone Shrine Day Tour | Depart from Tokyo
Thank you to our tour guide Yuri for taking such good care of us! ✨✨ The weather was great, and we even saw Mount Fuji! 🗻 Even though it was the last day of my Japanese annual leave, the trip went very smoothly.
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Solo traveler
Hakone Ropeway One-Way & Round-Trip Tickets (Kanagawa Prefecture, Hakone)
We parked our car at Sounzan and took the ropeway to Owakudani. Once we crossed the mountain, the scenery changed dramatically, and the passengers all cheered at the sight of Owakudani, which was yellowed by sulfur, spreading out below us.
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Family
[Group tour available for 1 person] Hakone, Mt. Fuji & Enoshima Day Trip | Enoshima, Owakudani, Lake Ashi Floating Torii Gate, Hakone Ropeway, Lake Ashi Pirate Ship
Our tour guide, Chen Hao, managed the time very well, and his explanations in both English and Chinese were very detailed. Although the weather was bad and we couldn't see Mount Fuji, it didn't dampen our spirits at all.
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Solo traveler
Mt. Fuji & Hakone Day Trip: Owakudani (from Tokyo)
Good; the time arrangement avoided unnecessary waiting, and the overall trip was smooth. The vehicle ride was very smooth and the interior was clean. The only downside was the cramped seating at lunchtime and the mediocre food.
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Family
Japan Mt. Fuji 2-Day Tour | Mt. Fuji 5th Station / Arakurayama Sengen Park, Hakone Owakudani, Lake Ashi, Mt. Omuro, Kamakura Enoden, Century-Old Hot Spring Stay | Depart from Tokyo
The itinerary is well-planned and suitable for families or groups of friends. The tour guide is friendly and provides detailed explanations.
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Friends
Mt. Fuji & Hakone Day Tour from Tokyo | Lake Ashi Pirate Ship, Owakudani Ropeway, Chureito Pagoda & Oshino Hakkai | Departing from Shinjuku, Tokyo
Unfortunately, the weather wasn't great for the Hakone pirate ship tour, but the Enoshima itinerary was fantastic. The minibus was small, but the activities went very smoothly.
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Solo traveler
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