Sengokuhara (仙石原すすき草原): A Stunning Fall Foliage Destination in Hakone

Hakone: A Popular Tourist Destination for Autumn Foliage

Hakone, part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, is a popular tourist destination, especially among Tokyoites, for its stunning scenery, including Mount Fuji, Lake Ashi, and Owakudani, as well as its many onsens and vacation resorts.

Hakone is also a great place for hiking, especially in the autumn when the leaves change color. In this article, we will introduce a walking path that showcases the autumn beauty of Hakone.

Sengokuhara Pampas Grass Field (仙石原すすき草原)

Sengokuhara Pampas Grass Field  ⭐ (仙石原すすき草原) is a must-see spot in Hakone during the autumn season.^[1]  Located at the foot of the northwest side of Mount Hakone, this large, rolling field of pampas grass(susuki) is a sight to behold. The tall grasses change color with the seasons, and in the autumn, they turn a shimmering, silvery gold.

A single, wide walking path leads into the field from the west base of the hillside, offering expansive views along the way. The path ends at a higher vantage point further up the slope, where visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of the field and the surrounding mountains.

 Enjoy the seasons in Hakone by using Hakone Freepass (YouTube link)

How to Get to Sengokuhara Pampas Grass Field

The Sengokuhara Pampas Grass Field is located a few steps from the Sengoku Kogen (仙石高原)  bus stop, which is served by the Hakone Tozan Bus Line T and the Odakyu Bus. It can be reached from Hakone-Yumoto Station in about 30 minutes or from Togendai in about 5 minutes. Buses depart several times per hour and are covered by the Hakone Free Pass.

To plan your trip from Hakone-Yumoto Station, you can use the Hakone Tozan Bus website. On the Route Search page, simply enter:

From: Hakone-Yumoto Sta.
To: Senguku-Kogen

Photo Gallery

Photos taken on 11/20/2018, a sunny day.

References

1. Sengokuhara Pampas Grass Field
2. JR Train Time Table
3. Hakone Japan Travel Guide 
4. Travel from Tokyo to Hakone 
5. ENJOY THE SEASONS IN HAKONE BY USING HAKONE FREEPASS (video)
6. Hakone: Peak Colors (11/16/2016)
7. Hiking in Hakone
8. 箱根登山バス
• Odawara Sta. → Sengoku
9. Hiking Hakone`s Kintoki Mountain
10. Odawara Station 
11. Odakyu
• Odakyu Line Route Map
12. 旅館送迎有料バス（100円）運行時刻表
13. 箱根湯本温泉旅館送迎シャトルバス
14. Hakone Museum of Art (map)
• The museum is located on the slopes of Gora, just above Gora Park. It is a three minute walk from Koenkami Station of the Hakone Tozan Cablecar between Gora and Sounzan, or a ten minute walk uphill from Gora Station.
15. Choanji Temple
16. Hakone Highland Hotel
17. Hakone Daimyo Parade (11/03 every year)
18. How to Access Hakone from Haneda Airport (HND)
19. Mt. Kintoki Course (good view of Mt Fuji from the summit)
20. Hakone Travel (Total: 16 articles on this site)
21. Izu Hakone Bus map (pdf in Japanese)
22. Izu Hakone Bus timetable (pdf in Japanese)
23. 伊豆箱根バス　経路・時刻・運賃案内 (in Japanese)