4 days in Hakone-machi & Fujikawaguchiko-machi Itinerary

Sitting at the foot of Mount Fuji, Hakone-machi has become a popular retreat from Tokyo for locals and tourists alike.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Fri): contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Ashi (Ashinoko).

For other places to visit, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, read Hakone-machi route website.

Yokosuka to Hakone-machi is an approximately 2-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of train and bus. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Yokosuka in April: high temperatures in Hakone-machi hover around 15°C and lows are around 13°C. On the 10th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Fujikawaguchiko-machi.

A resort town located in the foothills of Mount Fuji, Fujikawaguchiko-machi acts as a base for many who plan to take one of the trails up the iconic volcano.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Chureito Pagoda, Fugaku Wind Cave and Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nemba. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Fuji Omuro Sengen Shrine, don't miss a visit to Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nemba, and then explore the striking landscape at Fugaku Wind Cave.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Fujikawaguchiko-machi tour itinerary planning site.

Drive from Hakone-machi to Fujikawaguchiko-machi in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 15°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Mon) early enough to drive back home.