The Hakone Ropeway is the name of an aerial lift, as well as its operator. The funitel line links between Sōunzan and Tōgendai via Ōwakudani, all within Hakone, Kanagawa, Japan.

• The ropeway is amazing, each carriage has huge windows that provide amazing views of the mountain and the valley below.
• The full ropeway from Sounzan to Lake Ashi takes 30 minutes but you’ll get off in the middle to explore Owakudani.
• Make sure you check the website to see if the ropeway is open, as it can be closed due to volcanic activity.
• It can be too cold up there though, ensure you have warm clothes, specially for kids.

Ōwakudani is a volcanic valley with active sulphur vents and hot springs in Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It is a popular tourist site for its scenic views, volcanic activity.

• At Owakudani, you can walk up to see the the kuro-tamago (black eggs) being boiled in the natural springs, the minerals turn the shell black but inside it still looks like a normal boiled egg.
• The view of Mt Fuji is unbelievably good from up here but if you can pick a clear day, otherwise Fuji-san might be off hiding in the clouds.
• There is a short walking trail leads from the ropeway station into the volcanic zone to a number of steam vents and bubbling pools.
• Make sure that the route is not close before you visiting!

Lake Ashi, also referred to as Hakone Lake or Ashinoko Lake, is a scenic lake in the Hakone area of Kanagawa Prefecture in Honshū, Japan.

• When you reach Togendai station, hop on a Hakone Sightseeing Cruise to enjoy the view of Lake Ashi.
• The scenery is great and if the weather if right you may even see Mt. Fuji.

Hakone Sekisho, an important site for the history of transport and communication during the Edo period, has been restored after 140 years.

• At the southern end of Lake Ashi is the Hakone Checkpoint.
• You get to learn the history about the purpose of the Hakone Checkpoint and there's a small souvenir shop.
• Costs money if you really want to get inside, looking from the outside is free.
• The lookout tower is located on the hillside, so you have to climb a steep stairs to reach there. But it is really worthwhile to be there when the weather is fine, because you can see Lake Ashinoko and Mt. Fuji beautifully.