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Best Things to Do in Hakone, couple trip
Hakone-en is 85% Couple-Friendly
Couples enjoy ropeway sunsets, shrine in the clouds, lake cruises and terrace dining with Fuji views; the compact lakeside layout lets partners explore hand-in-hand without rushing, creating a romantic outing.
Recommended visit duration: 3-4 hours
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Okada Museum of Art is 84% Couple-Friendly
Couples can share quiet art viewing, soak together in the hot-spring footbath below the giant mural, stroll the seasonal garden, and finish with lunch in Kaikatei, all within a compact 2-hour date.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Izusan Shrine is 83% Couple-Friendly
Couples find a historic love story, romantic sea panoramas, and shared challenge on the long stairway; limited crowds allow private moments, though no dining or shelter if one partner tires.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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The fun2drive Owners’ Club Co., Ltd. is 83% Couple-Friendly
A two-seat sports car tour with scenic stops and shared driving offers couples a memorable date; only one licence needed, yet continuous winding roads may unsettle a motion-sensitive partner.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Daiyuzan Saijoji Temple is 82% Couple-Friendly
Cedar-lined paths, autumn night illuminations and giant Tengu geta photo spots create romantic shared memories, though the many steps may challenge less active partners.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Owakudani is 81% Couple-Friendly
Couples get dramatic shared views, quiet gondola cabins, and novelty black-egg snacks, yet limited shaded seating and sulfur odors make lingering less comfortable than at fully developed sights.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Ishigakiyama Castle is 81% Couple-Friendly
Partners can share the panoramic hike, watch sunset from the honmaru, and picnic in quiet grassy corners; moderate fitness and absence of lighting after dusk are the main limitations.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Hakone Tozan Railway is 81% Couple-Friendly
Facing seats, slow night “Hydrangea Train,” and garden stops create a romantic shared memory, but weekend crowds may reduce privacy and quiet.
Recommended visit duration: 3-4 hours
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Hakone Checkpoint is 80% Couple-Friendly
Lakeside scenery plus optional kimono rental, tea ceremony and strolls among Edo-era buildings create romantic photo moments, and the site is small enough to pair with a cruise or café date.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Odawara Dynacity is 80% Couple-Friendly
Couples can plan a low-stress date with shopping strolls, gallery browsing, dinner at MONTE iL CHIANTI, and TOHO cinema in one indoor complex near transit.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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