About Hakone
Experience the beauty and culture of this remarkable destination
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Peace Gate of Hakone Shrine
Key Highlights
Prince Hotels Hakone Network – Arena “Sagami” (300 seats), multiple venuesUnique Activities – Pirate ship cruises, shrine rituals, ropeway skywalk meetingsEvent Incentives – Up to ¥1 million Kanagawa MICE grantsTop Attractions – Lake Ashi, Open-Air Museum, Owakudani black eggsBest Seasons – March–May (spring), September–November (foliage)
Overview
- Part of Fuji–Hakone–Izu National Park; 700 m volcanic hot-spring zone around Lake Ashi.
- 75 min Romancecar train from Shinjuku; < 2 h bus from Haneda.
- 20 million annual visitors; 10+ art museums create an “outdoor museum” feel.
Why it’s ideal for MICE
- Prince Hotels Hakone Network: Arena “Sagami” (285 m² / 300 seats) & Ballroom “Suruga” (232 m²) among others.
- Private pirate-ship cruises, Hakone Shrine morning rituals, Owakudani geothermal field trips.
- Kanagawa MICE grants (up to ¥1 million) plus Odakyu’s charter train “Hakone Meeting Express”.
- Vertical terrain enables unique venues like “Hakone Ropeway Skywalk Meeting”.
Highlights
- Lake Ashi pirate ship, Hakone Open-Air Museum, Pola Museum of Art, Owakudani black eggs & fumaroles.
Flagship Events
- Hakone Ekiden (Jan 2–3), Hakone Daimyo Parade (Nov 3), Hydrangea Train lights (Jun).
Local Character
- 18 hot-spring types; retreats link Mt. Fuji vistas with art and craft workshops.
Best Season Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Times to Avoid Obon–mid-Sep congestion/typhoons, Dec–Feb icy roads