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Hakone Shrine

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Hakone Shrine

箱根神社

Kanagawa · Kanto

Hakone Shrine's grounds are free year-round, including the pier at the torii standing in Lake Ashi; only the Treasure House charges, at ¥500 for an adult. The approach climbs a cedar-lined stone stairway from the lakeshore, and the shrine has stood on Mount Hakone since 757, on the old road between Edo and Kyoto.

Why we picked it

Many travelers focus on the more popular attractions in Hakone, overlooking this serene and spiritual site.

Best season
Spring · Autumn
Crowd level
Popular
Rating
4.4· 19,326 reviews
Opening hours
Daily Open 24 hours

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Shrine grounds free year-round, including floating torii pier area; only the Treasure House (Homotsuden) charges ¥500 adult separately
Nearest station
Kowakidani Station
Website
hakonejinja.or.jp

Today

Open 24 hours¥500

Stored weekly hours

Daily Open 24 hours

How to get there

From Tokyo Station · ~1h 42m by car

Tags

shrinenaturescenic

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