🎒Backpackers
Where to Stay in Hakone
Cheapest areas, hostel districts, and budget tips
🛡️ Safe💰 Budget: JPY 8000/day🚗 Car Needed☀️ Best: Jun, Jul, Sep
Best Neighborhoods for Backpackers
Ranked by relevance for backpackers visiting Hakone
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Hakone-Yumoto
BudgetThe bustling gateway to Hakone, offering a mix of souvenir shops, restaurants, and onsen.
first-timersbudgetfamilies
- +Most convenient for arrival and departure
- +Wide range of accommodation and dining choices
- +Good starting point for day trips
- -Can be very touristy and crowded
- -Less scenic and tranquil than higher elevations
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Gora
Mid-rangeA charming mountain resort town known for its art museums and hot springs.
culturecouplesfamilies
- +Excellent access to museums and galleries
- +Abundant onsen (hot springs) facilities
- +Beautiful mountain scenery
- -Can feel crowded during peak season
- -Limited dining options outside of hotels
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Lake Ashi (Ashinoko)
LuxuryA picturesque caldera lake offering stunning views of Mount Fuji and iconic pirate ship cruises.
couplesfamiliesfirst-timers
- +Iconic views of Mount Fuji
- +Relaxing lake activities
- +Proximity to Hakone Shrine
- -Accommodation can be pricier
- -Transportation between points of interest can be time-consuming
Daily Budget (Budget)
JPY 8000/day
Hostel K's House Hakone dorm bedJPY 3500
Onigiri and convenience store bento box from LawsonJPY 1500
Hakone Free Pass (1 day)JPY 2000
Walk around Lake Ashi and visit Hakone ShrineJPY 0
Visit the Hakone Open Air Museum (entry fee)JPY 1000
Hidden Gems in Hakone
Lesser-known spots the locals love
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Hatsuhana
A beloved local soba noodle restaurant known for its exquisite handmade noodles and delicate dipping broths. It's a perfect spot to savor authentic Japanese cuisine away from the crowds.
foodHakone Yumoto
1 area to be cautious about
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