Hakone Onsen (Hot Springs), Japan
What to see at Hakone Onsen (Hot Springs) and how to fit it into a Japan trip.
Quick answer
Soaking in a traditional ryokan's outdoor onsen (hot spring bath) while snow falls and Mount Fuji looms in the distance is the most Japanese experience available to foreign visitors — and one you'll think about for years.
Best season for Japan: March–May (Cherry Blossom) or October–November (Autumn Foliage). Recommended trip length: 10–14 Days.
About Hakone Onsen (Hot Springs)
Soaking in a traditional ryokan's outdoor onsen (hot spring bath) while snow falls and Mount Fuji looms in the distance is the most Japanese experience available to foreign visitors — and one you'll think about for years.
Hakone Onsen (Hot Springs) is one of 15 places we cover in Japan, and falls on day 4 of our 5-day Japan plan. A 5-day Japan trip from Mumbai costs about ₹87,000 per person at budget stays with return flights.
More places to visit in Japan
- Kyoto Temples & Geisha District
- Tokyo Metropolitan Experience
- Mount Fuji & Hakone
- Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kyoto
- Mount Fuji
- Tokyo Shibuya & Shinjuku
- Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Kyoto
- Hiroshima & Miyajima Island
Questions about Hakone Onsen (Hot Springs)
What is Hakone Onsen (Hot Springs)?
Soaking in a traditional ryokan's outdoor onsen (hot spring bath) while snow falls and Mount Fuji looms in the distance is the most Japanese experience available to foreign visitors — and one you'll think about for years.
When is the best time to visit Hakone Onsen (Hot Springs)?
Japan's best season is March–May (Cherry Blossom) or October–November (Autumn Foliage), which is the best window for Hakone Onsen (Hot Springs) too.
How many days do I need in Japan to include Hakone Onsen (Hot Springs)?
Trripah recommends 10–14 Days for Japan. Hakone Onsen (Hot Springs) fits into a normal itinerary without extra days.
Can Trripah include Hakone Onsen (Hot Springs) in a Japan package?
Yes. Tell us your dates and group and we add Hakone Onsen (Hot Springs) to a Japan plan with flights, hotels and transfers, usually within 24 hours.