Month guide · Hakone · Japan
Hakone in November
What November 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
November is one of the best months to visit Hakone. Expect average highs of 13°C (55°F), lows of 5°C (41°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 10.3 hours of daylight. Autumn colours peak across the caldera, and clearer skies return Fuji views; very busy weekends.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 13°C (55°F) / 5°C (41°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 10.3 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in November
November is the 8th-warmest month in Hakone: days average 13°C (55°F) against a yearly average high of 17°C (63°F), and nights fall to about 5°C (41°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 30 days. Compared with October (18°C (64°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 9°C (48°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:19
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 16:38
- Daylight
- About 10.3 hours
Autumn (September–November). Golden silver grass in Sengokuhara, autumn leaves in November and clearer skies; weekends are busy.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 5 for crowds (the peak is August at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in August). Book accommodation early: November is one of the pricier months.
Events in November
- Hakone Daimyō Gyōretsu — feudal lord's procession in Yumoto (usually 3 November)
- Autumn leaves (usually early to late November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Garden · Gōra
Gōra Park
Ride the cable car up to Kōen-kami station and walk down through the park to Gōra.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Nature
- Rainy day
Museum · Sengokuhara
Lalique Museum Hakone
This museum shows the glass and jewellery of René Lalique, including car mascots and perfume bottles.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
- Couples
Experience · Hakone-Yumoto
Tenzan onsen
Bring your own towel to save on hire, and check the tattoo policy before you go.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Couples
- Rainy day
- Nature
Architecture · Miyanoshita
Fujiya Hotel
Opened in 1878, the Fujiya Hotel mixes Japanese temple-style roofs with Western interiors and has hosted many foreign visitors over its history.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Architecture
- History
- Food
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 13°C, lows near 5°C and 8 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Hakone?
One of the best months to visit Hakone, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are April, October and December. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Hakone?
It is one of the best months to visit Hakone. Autumn colours peak across the caldera, and clearer skies return Fuji views; very busy weekends.
+How warm is Hakone in November?
Average highs are around 13°C (55°F) and lows around 5°C (41°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hakone in November?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.