Culture Azalea and Rhododendron Fair 2026 Late Apr - Late May Odakyu Hotel de Yama will be hosting their Azalea and Rhododendron Fair from late April to late May. Admission is free, so if you're..
Culture Hakone Daimyo Gyoretsu 2026 Early Nov This is an annual Daimyō procession in the city of Hakone, with a parade with 170 persons in traditional costumes
Culture Hakone Crafthouse Mandy Bartok The Hakone Crafthouse in Gora Park offers visitors the chance to try a number of hands-on art experiences, perfect for creating..
Museums Walk the Old Hakone Highway Tomoko Kamishima Can you believe that you can take a walk down the exact same road and see the exact same view that people did 400 year ago?
Museums Hakone's Six World-Class Museums Larry Knipfing Hakone is home to some of Japan's best museums. And in fact, six of them are (in my opinion) world class.
Culture Hakone Yosegi Zaiku Woodcraft Robert Thomas Learn more about Hakone Yosegi Zaiku, the wonderful traditional craft created in a small village in the Hakone mountains 200 years..
Culture Hakone Gora Park Kim Bergström With a history dating back to 1914, Hakone Gora Park in Kanagawa is a fantastic destination to enjoy year-round floral beauty. Laying..
Historical Hakone-Yumoto Tomoko Kamishima If you are not in a hurry before you need to head on to your next destination, I recommend that you stop and enjoy Hakone-yumoto..