Personalized Star Map of Hakone
35.2324°N, 139.1069°E
Nestled between volcanic mountains and hot springs, Hakone is Tokyoites' favourite escape to contemplate Mount Fuji mirrored in the peaceful waters of Lake Ashi. From centuries-old onsen to the monumental sculptures of the open-air museum, the city blends contemporary art and primordial nature. Gift a Hakone star map — a present as majestic as the eternal silhouette of Fuji-san.
Famous Landmarks
Mt. Fuji views
35.2324°N, 139.1069°E
Views of Mount Fuji from Hakone are among the most iconic in Japan. Just 35 km from the sacred volcano, the city offers spectacular perspectives on clear days from the shores of Lake Ashi, the Owakudani ropeway or the Daikanzan pass viewpoints. Fuji's snowy summit is mirrored in the lake's waters, creating the iconic scene reproduced in so many ukiyo-e prints.
Lake Ashi
35.2324°N, 139.1069°E
Lake Ashi, a crater lake formed 3,000 years ago by the eruption of the Hakone volcano, stretches 7 kilometres through the heart of the national park. Its wooded shores and panoramic pirate-ship cruises offer a complete change of scenery just two hours from Tokyo. Hakone Shrine, founded in 757, plants its large red torii directly in the lake's waters, creating one of Japan's most iconic photos.
Hakone Open-Air Museum
35.2324°N, 139.1069°E
The Hakone Open-Air Museum, opened in 1969, was Japan's first open-air art museum. Across 7 hectares of lawns and hills, it presents over 1,000 works by major 20th-century sculptors: Henry Moore, Auguste Rodin, Joan Miró, Niki de Saint Phalle. A pavilion dedicated to Pablo Picasso brings together 300 ceramics and paintings by the Spanish artist, forming one of the finest private collections in the world.
Why gift a star map of Hakone?
Gifting a star map of Hakone means capturing the serenity of a starlit night above Mount Fuji and the hot springs. Whether for a proposal in front of the floating torii or an anniversary in a private onsen, this map immortalises a moment between volcanic nature and contemporary art. A gift as balanced as a tea ceremony in a traditional ryokan.
The sky of Hakone
At 35.2° north latitude and 700 metres average elevation, Hakone enjoys often-clear skies thanks to its distance from Tokyo and its mountainous relief. Clear winter nights allow one to admire Mount Fuji silhouetted against a starry vault, and the shores of Lake Ashi offer a perfect mirror to photograph constellation reflections. It is a top astrophotography destination in Japan.