Enjoy taking photos in Hakone! 8 photogenic spots in Hakone

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• Table of Contents
• Lake Ashi
• Chisuji Falls
• Owakudani
• Hydrangea Bridge
• Sengoku Pampas Grass Grassland
• The Hakone Open-Air Museum
• Hakone Glass Forest Museum
• Fuji Mountain
• Would you like to experience a Capture My Japan photoshoot in Hakone?

Lake Ashi

Lake Ashi, said to have been formed by an eruption 3,100 years ago, is a popular tourist destination in Hakone, overlooking Mount Fuji to the west.

There are sightseeing boats designed to look like pirate ships operating on Lake Ashi, and taking photos of them with Mt. Fuji in the background is sure to make for a great photogenic.

From Motohakone Port, you can take pictures of Mt. Fuji and the "Peace Torii" of Hakone Shrine floating on Lake Ashi at the same time, making it a popular photo spot. We recommend visiting in the morning or evening, as you have a higher chance of seeing Mt. Fuji.

Lake Ashi

250-0522 Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture

Lake Ashi, the symbol of Hakone, is a spectacular spot where you can see Mt. Fuji against the backdrop of the autumn foliage of the mountain...

Chisuji Falls

Chisuji Falls is located deep in the forests of Hakone, and is a place where you can feel cool even during the hot summer months. Although it is a small waterfall, only about 3m high and 20m wide, the sight of the numerous streams of water cascading down the rock face is very delicate and beautiful.

In July, the fireflies fly around, creating a fantastic sight, and in autumn the hiking trails are colored with autumn leaves, making this a recommended visit.

Owakudani

Owakudani was formed about 3,000 years ago when a mountain collapsed due to an eruption. Even now, smoke rises from all over the place, making it a place where you can see dynamic volcanic activity up close.

You can get to Owakudani by car, but taking the ropeway to look down at the valley floor is a spectacular sight. It also allows you to avoid traffic jams, so we recommend giving it a try.

People with certain illnesses or who are not feeling well are susceptible to the effects of volcanic gases and should not visit Owakudani. Pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly should also take special consideration. In addition, if the gas concentration is high, the ropeway will be suspended. For more information, please check here .

Owakudani Valley

Hakone Sengokuhara, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo district, Kanagawa

Hydrangea Bridge

Located right in front of Hakone-Yumoto Station, the red Hydrangea Bridge stands out. Cars cannot pass over the bridge, so you can take pictures in peace and quiet, making it a popular photo spot.

There are often rickshaws waiting near this bridge, so it's a good idea to take one for sightseeing around Hakone Yumoto.

In early summer, as the name suggests, hydrangeas bloom in large numbers, creating a beautiful landscape.

Sengoku Pampas Grass Grassland

All visitors to Sengoku Susuki Grassland, where countless silver grass plants spread out as far as the eye can see, are astonished by its impressive and fantastical scenery.

The most popular season is of course autumn. The golden silver grass fields are breathtakingly beautiful. It is especially beautiful and recommended when illuminated by the morning sun or the evening sun, but please note that the sun sets quite early as the area is surrounded by mountains.

Not only in autumn, but in summer too, the grasslands turn lush and beautiful. On windless days from mid- to late March, the annual mountain burning takes place, creating a spectacular sight.

Sengokuhara Susuki Fields

Sengokuhara, Hakone, Ashigarashimo district, Kanagawa Prefecture

The Hakone Open-Air Museum

The Hakone Open-Air Museum is a museum that focuses on outdoor sculptures. Among them, the "Symphony Sculpture that Brings Happiness" is a popular spot for its beautiful stained glass. We recommend using a wide-angle lens when taking photos.

Artworks are placed all over the vast grounds, and some of them even allow you to enter the artworks and experience them. There are also many photogenic spots, making this a museum that everyone from adults to children can enjoy.

In addition to art, there is also a cafe and a foot bath, making it a recommended spot where you can enjoy yourself all day long.

The Hakone Open Air Museum

1121 Ninotaira, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, 250-0407

Hakone Glass Forest Museum

The Hakone Glass Forest Museum is a museum specializing in Venetian glass. Photography is permitted throughout the museum, so you can enjoy taking photos while viewing the exhibits.

In particular, the "Corridor of Light" and the crystal glass objects in the garden sparkle as the sunlight reflects off the glass art, creating a fantastical landscape that is sure to look great in photogenic. Be sure to visit on a sunny day.

Hakone Venetian Glass Museum

Kanagawa, Ashigarashimo, Hakone-machi, Sengokuhara 940-48

Fuji Mountain

Mount Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan and a representative landmark of the country. There are many spots in Hakone where you can see the beautiful Mount Fuji.

There are many accommodations that offer views of Mt. Fuji, so if you are looking for a place to stay in Hakone, it's a good idea to look for one that offers a view of Mt. Fuji.

Why not capture some photos of Hakone's lush nature and the majestic Mount Fuji?

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