Hiryu Falls — Attraction in Hakone

Hiryu Falls, or "Flying Dragon Waterfall," is one of Hakone’s hidden natural gems. Tucked away in a serene forest, the hike to the falls offers a peaceful escape through lush greenery and quiet trails. The waterfall itself is stunning—twin streams cascading 15 meters down a rugged rock face, evoking the motion of a dragon in flight. The surrounding nature adds to the sense of tranquility. Less crowded than other attractions, Hiryu Falls is ideal for those seeking a quieter, more intimate connection with Hakone’s natural beauty. A refreshing and...

Nice walk between Ashinoyu and Hatajuku. It was around 2km from Ashinoyu to Hiryu Falls and then another 2km onto Hatajuku. It's fairly step, rocky and slippery in places. In this direction it was all downhill. Beautiful waterfall and a very peaceful walk in the forest. We didn't see another soul for the whole walk. Definitely a nice walk that isn't too far.

We took the H bus (Stop2) from Hakone Yumoto Station to stop 143 - Yusakamichi-iriguchi. Then walk down the road a bit to the corner and the path is clearly...

Wear proper shoes and bring water. I went on this hike because Google Maps said the trail to the falls was only 4 minutes, it’s more like 25-30 minutes. From the West side, it’s all downhill (and thus from the East side, it’s...