How do I spend a day in Hakone?

Hakone Itinerary: Day 1

1. 7:00am Travel from Shinjuku to Hakone-Yumoto Station.
2. 9:20am Hakone-Yumoto Station.
3. 10:15am Hakone Shrine and the Peace Shrine Gate.
4. 11:00am Old Tokaido Highway Cedar Avenue and Hakone Checkpoint.
5. 12:15pm Lunch.
6. 1:00pm Pirate Ship Cruise from Hakone-machi to Togendai.
7. 2:50pm Hakone Open Air Museum.

How long should you soak in onsen?

The recommended duration of soaking is not more than 15 to 20 minutes. It’s important to note that immersing yourself in hot water for too long will excessively raise your blood pressure or heart rate, causing dizziness and discomfort.

Why is Hakone famous?

Hakone is most famous for hot springs, traditional ryokan, rich nature, museums, and historical sites. Hakone is a mountainous area that lies on the the famous Tokaido Road connecting Tokyo and Kyoto.

Are onsens private?

There are roughly two types of “private onsen,” which is the theme of this website. One is that you can use open-air bath and cypress bath privately in time system. Another is that a guest room has open-air bath and luxurious indoor bath. Bathes that can be reserved in time system is particularly increased recently.

Are onsens separated by gender?

The Japanese have perfected the art of onsen, or hot spring baths, for centuries. Traditionally, men and women would bathe together in the same facility, but these days the baths are segregated by gender.

What is onsen etiquette?

There are two major rules to take Onsen. First, you should now allow your wash-towel or any soap into the bathtub. Secondly, when you leave the bath, you do not drain the water. These manners come from the fact that you are not the only person to use the bath water in the tub.

Can you talk in an onsen?

It is perfectly acceptable to talk in the onsen. In fact many people go there with friends or family members to chat in a relaxed setting. Rowdiness, however, is not acceptable. So just be mindful of everyone’s right to enjoy the facilities.