HAKONE JAPAN > THINGS TO DO > EVENTS & FESTIVALS

There are events and festivals in Hakone to enjoy throughout the year. Hakone has a long and interesting history reflected in the celebrations during the year. There are festivals and fireworks in summer, famous sporting events in the winter, and wonderful local festivals you can explore and enjoy. The local community is open and welcoming to have you visit, learn, and experience this special side of Japanese culture.

Kosui Festival

Fireworks, Food Stalls, Live music, and more to enjoy on the Lakeside

Procession of the Feudal Lord

Festival held on November 3rd

Hakone Summer Festival Week 2019

Hakone`s Kosui Festival starts soon! Hakone has a week of festivities centered around Lake Ashi and the historic Hakone Shrine. The Hakone Summer Festival Week will be held from 7/31 to 8/5. This is a week full of festivities, fireworks, food stalls, and live performances. Each evening there will be a fireworks event on the shores of Lake Ashi.

Hakone Geisha Event

Hakone is one of the most famous places to see and meet Geisha. There are events throughout the year to give visitors a chance to see, interact, and experience this amazing part of Japanese culture and history.

Daimonji Yaki

Mountainside fires signaling the spirits of our ancestors

Cherry Blossoms in Hakone

See the mountain Sakura, cherry blossoms along the river, and more during spring.

Kamakura kodo path and Yusakamichi

Experience the rich nature of Hakone

Hakone Yosegi Zaiku

Hakone`s Hatajuku Yosegi Zaiku ia a traditional local craft dating back to the Edo period of Japan.

Hiking

Hakone has many hiking trails with different lengths and levels of difficulty. Each Hakone trail has a wonderful story and abundant natural sites to see along the way. Hakone has just released an English hiking map available at local stations and information centers.

Hakone Hachiri

Visiting Japan Heritage

What is a Ryokan?

A Ryokan is a Japanese traditional inn. Sometimes modern and sometimes with a history of hundreds of years. A stay in a ryokan during your time in Japan is an amazing experience

Forest Adventure

Glide through the trees and nature

The Tea Ceremony

Experience the tea ceremony in one of Japan's most famous teahouses. The tea ceremony is a traditional Japanese ceremony in which the host prepares and serves tea to his or her guests, and the guests receive the host's hospitality and tea, also known as chanoyu, it can

Yosegi Zaiku, Hakone Marquetry

Yosegi Zaiku is a special type of woodwork with origins in the mountains of Hakone. This craft has hundreds of years of history and is designated as a special craft of Japanese culture. This craft used different naturally colored wood layed out in intricate geometric patterns to make complex and beautiful designs.