Sight guide · Hakone · Japan
Visiting Mount Kintoki hike
Mount Kintoki (1,212 m), on the northern rim of the Hakone caldera, is a steep half-day hike from the Sengokuhara side with one of the best views of Mount Fuji in the area.
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Quick answer
Mount Kintoki hike is a nature spot in Sengokuhara, Hakone. Allow 3–4 hours return; it is free. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Nature
- Area
- Sengokuhara
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours return
- Cost
- Free
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- free, active, views and outdoors
- Best months
- May and November–December
About Mount Kintoki hike
Mount Kintoki (1,212 m), on the northern rim of the Hakone caldera, is a steep half-day hike from the Sengokuhara side with one of the best views of Mount Fuji in the area. Small tea huts sit at the summit.
Tip: Climb on a clear winter or autumn morning for the best Fuji view, and carry water and layers.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 3–4 hours return.
- Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Sengokuhara, a highland plateau of museums, golf courses and silver-grass fields.
Best time to visit Mount Kintoki hike
Mount Kintoki hike is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- May: 20°C (68°F) highs, about 11 rainy days, busy crowds.
- November: 13°C (55°F) highs, about 8 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- December: 9°C (48°F) highs, about 6 rainy days, moderate crowds.
For the view at golden hour: in mid-May the sun sets at about 18:40 local time (calculated for Hakone).
When to visit Hakone has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Mount Kintoki hike is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen Hakone Open-Air Museum and Ōwakudani.
- No. 18 of the 18 sights in our Hakone things-to-do list.
- Listed in free things to do in Hakone.
Near Mount Kintoki hike
Also in Sengokuhara, so you can walk between them:
- Lalique Museum Hakone — 1.5 hours, mid-priced
- Sengokuhara susuki grassland — 1 hour, free
- Pola Museum of Art — 2 hours, mid-priced
If you like Mount Kintoki hike
- Ōwakudani — Ōwakudani, 1 hour
- Old Tōkaidō road and cedar avenue — Moto-Hakone and Hakone-machi, 1–3 hours
- Onshi Hakone Park — Moto-Hakone and Hakone-machi, 45 minutes
Staying near Mount Kintoki hike
Stay in Sengokuhara ($$$) to walk here: a highland plateau of museums, golf courses and silver-grass fields. All areas to stay in Hakone.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Mount Kintoki hike?
Plan 3–4 hours return. With Lalique Museum Hakone nearby, it fits a half-day in Sengokuhara.
+Is Mount Kintoki hike free?
Yes, it is free to visit.
+When is the best time to visit Mount Kintoki hike?
May and November–December for the most comfortable weather. Climb on a clear winter or autumn morning for the best Fuji view, and carry water and layers.
+Do I need to book Mount Kintoki hike in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.