Ninohira Travel Guide
Hakone
Popular places to visit
Hakone Kowakien Yunessun
Bring the children to Hakone Kowakien Yunessun and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Hakone. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.
Hakone Open Air Museum
Spend a day spotting artworks and strolling along the gentle hills and lush lawns at this peaceful garden gallery on a scenic railway route.
Lake Ashi
Stroll around a section of this lake or sail across it on a pirate ship and, if you’re lucky, you might see a clear view of Mount Fuji rising up in the distance.
Hakone Shrine
Walk up a cedar-lined path dotted with lanterns to see Hakone’s most famous Shinto shrine, standing between the shores of Lake Ashi and the peak of Mount Hakone.
Hakone Hot Springs
You can take time to visit Hakone Hot Springs during your travels to Hakone. Discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area.
Hakone Gora Park
You can take time to visit Hakone Gora Park during your travels to Hakone. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this culturally rich area.
Top hotels in Ninohira
Hakone Kowakien TEN-YU
This was our favourite stay for our whole Japan trip. We stayed at 3 other hotels. This place and area is unbeatable and i wish I would’ve booked a second night. I didn’t know that I would want to live this day again. The staff were ridiculously kind and helpful. At the end of our stay, I asked which ...
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Hakone Kowakien
Staffs went above and beyond to accommodate our needs
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Hakone Kowakien Miyamafurin
The staff are very polite. The room was very clean. The onsen/public bath was relaxing and we were lucky enough to have it be empty every time we used it. The breakfast is basic (pastries, yogurt, tea/coffee/juice) but does the job. We were also given free passes to the Yussen onsen less than 10min ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Prince Smart Inn Atami
Great location, clean hotel with breakfast at Tully’s cafe provided. Walkable to the train station and everything.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
The Fujiya Hotel
Included breakfast selection is limited but quite good ... lineup and waiting period for unreservable breakfast was disappointing. Dinner dining times are too short ... but dinner choices are decent.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Hotel Mt. Fuji
Breakfast was good, the open air bath and sauna with view of Fuji was amazing, bus up and down the mountain to yamanakako proper was really handy.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ninohira
Gora
Gora is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Hakone Gora Park and Ōwakudani while in the area.
Kowakudani
While you're in Kowakudani, take in top sights like Chisuji Falls and jump on the metro at Kowakidani Station to see more of the city.
Miyanoshita
Gardens, restaurants and hot springs highlight some of the notable features of Miyanoshita. Make a stop by Taikoyu while you're exploring.
Miyagino
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Miyagino and surrounding area, you can visit Hakone Gora Park and Hakone Open Air Museum.
Ashinoyu
Visitors to Ashinoyu like its restaurants and golf courses, and Hakone Yunohana Golf Course is a sight worth a stop.
Ohiradai
Though Ohiradai may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tenzan Onsen and Hakone Hot Springs.
