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Best Things to Do in Hakone, with kids
Hakone-en Aquarium is 85% Kids-Friendly
Children up to twelve get discounted admission, interactive seal and otter feedings, and fifteen-minute shows that fit short attention spans; flat corridors, stroller rentals and diaper tables aid parents.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Odawara Castle Park is 85% Kids-Friendly
School-age children enjoy the ninja obstacle course, mini zoo, playground, and costume rentals, while flat lawns allow breaks; only the tower stairs need extra care from parents.
Recommended visit duration: 3–4 hours
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Lake Ashi Pleasure Boat Moto-hakone Port is 84% Kids-Friendly
School-age children enjoy pirate-themed crew photos, stamp rallies and fireworks cruises, flat plaza to run, and child fares; parental supervision still needed near water but overall safe.
Recommended visit duration: 2–3 hours
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Atami Castle is 83% Kids-Friendly
Elevator access, ball pool, costume corner and free arcade let 4-12 year-olds stay busy indoors, and fireworks in summer thrill them; only brief historical displays may bore them after 90 minutes.
Recommended visit duration: 2–3 hours
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Hakone-en Station is 83% Kids-Friendly
School-age children enjoy seal shows, the splashy Ninja Bus, and a safe enclosed ropeway cabin; kid fares are half price and the flat lakeside plaza lets parents supervise running kids easily.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Kamifunaka Park is 83% Kids-Friendly
Kids get a big athletic playground, open lawn and art repaint workshops without fees; water-play area is closed and shade is sparse, yet overall it is highly engaging and safe.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Hakone Tozan Cable Car is 82% Kids-Friendly
The steep climb feels like a mini thrill ride, child fare is cheap, staff allow strollers, and deck footbath entertains afterward, yet peak-hour crowds pack cabins and there is no play area.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Hakone Ropeway is 81% Kids-Friendly
Kids can ride enclosed cars, spot Mount Fuji, and try Owakudani’s black eggs, yet sulfur smells and height may upset sensitive children, so parents must judge; overall a fun, manageable adventure.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Hakone Kowakien Yunessun is 81% Kids-Friendly
Children 3-12 pay half price and can play safely in BOXAPPY splash pools, shallow slides, and cave baths, while parents get lockers and lifeguard patrols, although nude area remains off-limits.
Recommended visit duration: 3-4 hours
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Hakone Botanical Garden of Wetlands is 81% Kids-Friendly
Wide boardwalks, plant scavenger ideas, a glow-mushroom hut, toilets with kid tickets, and safe marsh views suit ages 6-12, but no playground or interactive zone limits longer play sessions.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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