Month guide · Hakone · Japan
Hakone in June
What June is really like in Hakone: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
June is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 22°C (72°F), lows of 15°C (59°F), about 15 rainy days and roughly 14.5 hours of daylight. The rainy season brings mist and showers, but hydrangeas bloom along the Tozan Railway.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 15°C (59°F)
- Rainy days
- About 15
- Daylight
- About 14.5 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in June
June is the 4th-warmest month in Hakone: days average 22°C (72°F) against a yearly average high of 17°C (63°F), and nights fall to about 15°C (59°F). Rain falls on roughly 15 of its 30 days. Compared with May (20°C (68°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 04:28
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 18:59
- Daylight
- About 14.5 hours
Summer (June–August). Rainy season and hydrangeas in June and July, then humid, often cloudy weather; cooler than Tokyo but Fuji is rarely visible.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, June rates 3 for crowds (the peak is August at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in August). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in June
- Hydrangea season on the Hakone Tozan Railway (usually mid-June to mid-July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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Nature · Ōwakudani
Ōwakudani
This volcanic valley, formed by an eruption around 3,000 years ago, hisses with sulphur vents and hot springs on the slopes of Mount Kami.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Nature
- Views
- Food
Experience · Ōwakudani
Hakone Ropeway
Ride in the morning, when visibility is usually better and queues at Sōunzan are shorter; the ropeway can suspend service in strong winds.
- Time needed
- 30–40 minutes
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- Kids
- Iconic
- Photo spot
Experience · Moto-Hakone and Hakone-machi
Lake Ashi sightseeing cruise
Mock pirate ships sail across Lake Ashi, a lake inside the Hakone caldera, between Tōgendai at the northern end and Moto-Hakone and Hakone-machi in the south.
- Time needed
- 40 minutes
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Views
- Iconic
- Couples
Religious site · Moto-Hakone and Hakone-machi
Hakone Shrine
Arrive early in the morning, before the boats bring day trippers, to photograph the lakeside torii without a long queue.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Photo spot
- History
What to pack
For highs near 22°C, lows near 15°C and 15 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Hakone?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April and October–December are better overall. Compare every month.
Hakone in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Hakone?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. The rainy season brings mist and showers, but hydrangeas bloom along the Tozan Railway.
+How warm is Hakone in June?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hakone in June?
Expect rain on about 15 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.