Hakone Onsen and Ryokan Complete Guide — Fuji Mountain Open-Air Baths, Hakone Free Pass, Golden Course 2026
Just 1.5 hours from Tokyo, Hakone is a hot spring town embraced by Mount Fuji. Spending a night at a ryokan with an open-air bath overlooking Fuji is a dream for any Japanese trip. I’ve meticulously organized how to explore the Golden Course with the Hakone Free Pass, enjoy kaiseki cuisine, and spend a night at an open-air bath ryokan, including details on Ashinoko, Owakudani, and the circular route from a first-person perspective.
Jun 2, 20269 min