Ninohira Travel Guide
Hakone
Popular places to visit
Hakone Kowakien Yunessun
Enjoy the rides and games at Hakone Kowakien Yunessun and see why people love this theme park in Hakone. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this culturally rich 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.
Ōwakudani
Explore the great outdoors at Ōwakudani and enjoy the hot springs during your trip to Hakone. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this culturally rich area.
Hakone Gora Park
You can take time to visit Hakone Gora Park during your travels to Hakone. Discover the mountain views and hot springs in this relaxing area.
Top hotels in Ninohira
Hakone Kowakien TEN-YU
The hotel is beautiful, and the staff were amazing and customer focused. Really liked our first time using a public bath. Also, like the complementary ice cream.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Hakone Kowakien
The hotel is a newer property with nice aesthetics. We stayed in a room with 2 double beds meant to fit 2 adults and 2 children (ages 10 and 12). Even by our British standards it was small. The dining was all buffet - breakfast and dinner. I thinks fairly hard to eat too healthy. The soft serve ice ...
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Hakone Kowakien Miyamafurin
Excellent staff, rooms, and facilities. The staff were very kind and welcoming. The included kaiseki dinner was far above my expectations. Everything was top notch!
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori
Beautiful waterfront view
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Prince Smart Inn Atami
Nice room. Hotel close to the train station. Very pleasant staff. Beds are comfortable.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
HAKONE Setsugetsuka
Had a high corner room with view. Very clean. Hotel provided a lot of amenities for use during stay. Chose to experience local restaurants for breakfast and dinner. Highly recommend Gora Brewery for dinner. Hotel staff very helpful with suggestions and guidance, especially Shohei at front desk.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 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 Hakone Museum of Art 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 Kowakien Yunessun and Hakone Gora Park.
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 Hakone Kowakien Yunessun and Tenzan Onsen.
