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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Hakone

5 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Hakone, Japan

Updated December 31, 2020

Unusual Attractions in Hakone

Hakone, Japan

Yunessun Spa Resort

This spa theme park lets its guests take a dip in pools of coffee, wine, or ramen broth.

Hakone, Japan

Hakone Open-Air Museum

Open-air museum with an elaborate sculpture garden, stretching for over 70,000 square-meters.

Hakone, Japan

Owakudani Black Eggs

Legend holds eating just one of these black eggs can add seven years to one's life.

Hakone, Japan

Amazake-chaya Tea House

This teahouse's specialty has been unchanged for over 400 years.

Hakone, Japan

Hakone Checkpoint

A recreation of the historical checkpoint that once served as the gateway to Tokyo.

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Odawara, Japan

The Hydrangea Train

Coast along one of Japan’s mountain railways for coveted views of magnificent hydrangeas.

3 miles from Hakone

Atami, Japan

Atami Adult Museum

Museum showcases Japanese sexuality and some amazing ocean views.

10 miles from Hakone

Cool Places to Eat & Drink in Hakone

Hakone, Japan

Yunessun Spa Resort

This spa theme park lets its guests take a dip in pools of coffee, wine, or ramen broth.

Hakone, Japan

Owakudani Black Eggs

Legend holds eating just one of these black eggs can add seven years to one's life.

Hakone, Japan

Amazake-chaya Tea House

This teahouse's specialty has been unchanged for over 400 years.

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