Hien Waterfall — Attraction in Hakone

A must needed opportunity for the kids aged 5 and 7 to take in some nature and be amazed by the fish. We even got them to climb to the shrine which ended up being the only Shinto shrine we visited in Japan due to being with small kids with short attention spans. Also very beautiful and refreshing quiet spot for us adults. Difficult parking and narrow road. We walked several minutes to avoid the...

Very close to most of the onsen hotel/resorts. The are shrines around waterfall where you can leave money coin offerings and ask the local deity for blessings. Please wash any coins you donate in the dragon-headed fountain left of the waterfall at the start of the stairs. 🙏🏻😇 please be respectful...

A very relaxing spot! The two main falls are situated at the beginning of the garden. It is lovely to watch the colorful fish and ducks! We even saw a blue crab! After the falls there is a small hiking trail is ideal for older people like your parents 😉😄. It takes about 20 minutes to hike around...