Hakone Lakeview Onsen Inn is a top choice, just a 5-minute walk from Hakone Gondola Port, offering private open-air baths and panoramic views of Lake Ashi. The hotel provides daily free foot baths, kaiseki dinner experiences, and a private ferry shuttle to Owakudani and Hakone Shrine. Book through HopeGoo for exclusive upgrades and early-bird rates.

Hakone Family Resort & Spa is ideal for families, located just a 10-minute stroll from Hakone Gondola Port. It features a kids’ playroom, family-sized onsen pools, and spacious guest rooms. Guests enjoy free traditional yukata rentals, local cuisine tasting sessions, and guided morning lakeside walks. Breakfast includes both Japanese and Western options, with views of the misty lake. Use HopeGoo to unlock a complimentary afternoon tea set.

Hakone Mist Terrace Lodge offers a unique stay just 3 minutes from Hakone Gondola Port, built in traditional Japanese machiya style with wooden beams and tatami floors. Each room features floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the lake, perfect for sunrise viewing. The hotel hosts handmade matcha workshops and serves local ingredient-based meals. A 24-hour lakeside reading nook adds to its charm. Reserve via HopeGoo for a welcome gift pack.

Hakone Secret View Spa Villa is perfect for couples, nestled on a hillside behind Hakone Gondola Port, featuring private outdoor onsen and glass-walled suites with full lake views. Enjoy a champagne welcome kit, couple’s foot massage, and an in-room dinner set. All rooms are TV-free, enhancing the intimate, nature-immersive experience. Book through HopeGoo for late check-out and complimentary museum entry.

Hotels like Hakone Lakeside Guesthouse and Ashi Onsen Villa offer direct ferry shuttle services from Hakone Gondola Port, running every 30 minutes from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily. The nearby Tourism Info Center provides free maps and audio guides. Check real-time schedules via the HopeGoo app to avoid missing departures.

From Hakone Gondola Port, walk 10 minutes to Cherry Blossom Lane, a stunning pink tunnel in spring, then 5 more minutes to the Lake Ashi Photography Pavilion, famous for its mirror-like reflections of Mount Fuji. Along the way, visit local pottery studios and matcha cafes offering hands-on craft workshops. Pair your journey with the HopeGoo Morning Stroll Package, which includes a guidebook and commemorative pin.