Hakone Park
Park Lakeside park in Hakone with hot-spring views
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Hakone Park (often referred to as Onshi Hakone Park) is a public lakeside park in the Hakone area of Kanagawa Prefecture, situated on the shore of Lake Ashi. It provides formal gardens, walking paths and picnic areas close to lakeside viewpoints.
The park’s paths and open lawns are designed for leisure walks and informal recreation, with specimen trees and planted beds arranged along lakeside promenades. On clear days visitors can see Mount Fuji from vantage points overlooking the lake.
The land was historically associated with imperial estate holdings before becoming a public park and has since been managed for day recreation and scenic enjoyment. Trails connect the park to nearby cultural sites and lakefront attractions.
The park is located in Hakone, on the southwestern shore of Lake Ashi near Moto-Hakone and within the wider Hakone resort area of Kanagawa Prefecture, accessible from Hakone-machi and nearby transport links.
- Lake Ashi and views: Sits on the shores of Lake Ashi and provides walking paths, landscaped gardens and vantage points that offer views across the lake to Mount Fuji on clear days.
How to Get to Hakone Park #
Hakone is accessible from Tokyo by the Odakyu Romancecar from Shinjuku (about 85-90 minutes) or by train to Odawara and then local buses or the Hakone Tozan Railway. Within Hakone use the Hakone Tozan Cable Car, ropeway and local buses to move between park sites and lakeside promenades.
Tips for Visiting Hakone Park #
- If using Hakone as a day trip from Tokyo, combine a lakeside cruise on Lake Ashi with the park's walkways to avoid backtracking.
- Use the Hakone Free Pass for discounted transport and easier access to multiple sites around the park.
- Visit early to enjoy misty mornings on the higher paths; the lower lakeside promenades can be crowded by late morning.
Best Time to Visit Hakone Park #
Spring and autumn are the most popular and scenic times to visit; transport links are better in tourist season.
Weather & Climate near Hakone Park #
Hakone Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -3°C to 27°C. Abundant rainfall (1810 mm/year), wettest in August.
January
January is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (144 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (160 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C. Heavy rain (227 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (181 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (257 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 16°C. Heavy rain (249 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (186 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).
