Hakone Onsen

Overview

Hakone Onsen is a collective term for the numerous hot spring spas in the town of Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa Prefecture, an area formerly known as Sagami Province. Alongside springs that have flowed since the days of old Sagami, it includes newer springs developed through drilling, so that spa districts are scattered from the foot to the mid-slopes of the Hakone volcano. The surrounding area is designated as part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.

Highlights

• ●A hot spring group with spa districts scattered from the foot to the mid-slopes of the Hakone volcano
• ●A long history including springs flowing since old Sagami Province
• ●A collective name embracing Sokokura, Ubako, Miyanoshita, Ashinoyu, Sengokuhara and other spas
• ●A setting designated as part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park

History

Hakone Onsen rests on a group of hot springs that have flowed since the era of old Sagami Province, later joined by springs newly developed through drilling to reach its present form. As a result, spa districts came to be scattered from the foot to the mid-slopes of the Hakone volcano. It is also counted among Japan's Twenty-Five Scenic Sites.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Arrive at the spa district in the town of Hakone
2. 2Visit a spa toward the foot of the volcano
3. 3Continue to spa districts higher up the slope
4. 4Take in the surrounding nature designated as part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park

Did you know?

💡 Hakone Onsen is counted among Japan's Twenty-Five Scenic Sites.

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