Hakone is a pretty nice place to visit. From Odawara Stationa you transfer a small train (Hakone Tozan Railway) which is rather unique because the conductor must keep switching from the front and back of the train to continue up the mountain in a sort of zigzag way. We took the train to Gora Station. There are small restaurants and shops around there. Inside Gora Park is a place called Crafts House where you can take part in some classes or watch them do glass blowing or pottery. From Gora Station, you can take the Tozan Cable car that travels up a steep slope towards Lake Ashinoko. On the way to Gora, there is a place that looks rather fun for the kids, but we didn’t have time to check out. The Hakone Open Air Museum is a family-friendly museum. From the train you can see many sculptures dotted throughout a sprawling green lawn. All the transportation transfers get pricey. It may be worth it to drive there, or even buy this Hakone Free Pass. I found out about it a bit too late. Perhaps next time. 