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Hakone Travel Guide
Overview
Hakone is a town within the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, located in the mountainous portion of Kanagawa Prefecture. It has several tourist
sites to offer, including many top notch hot spring resorts, stunning natural scenery and fantastic views of Mt Fuji.
When To Go
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Winter (December – February) is the driest season in Hakone and temperature
is somewhere between -5 and 10 degrees, so it is a good time to visit and
explore the town.
The autumn months (September – November) tend to see a lot of rain, with
September being the wettest, so make sure to take raincoats and umbrellas
when going to autumn leaves viewing spots.
In summer (June – August), average temperatures are in the low 20s, so it is
relatively cool compared to other Japanese cities. However, it can be quite
rainy throughout the season.
In spring (March – May), the weather is cool and pleasant, and visiting sakura
viewing spots is a popular activity.
Red Torii Gate and Lake Ashinoko
Torii gate in Hakone
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