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A revered and mystic power spot! An acclaimed shrine that heralds the guardian god of Hakone.
Hakone Shrine sits just steps from Lake Ashi, a spot dotted with coveted Hakone destinations like Owakudani and Togen-dai. The shrine heralds the Hakone Ookami god, and remains one of the most renowned shrines in Kanto.
Hakone Shrine traces its roots back to the early Nara period over 1260 years ago. It was deeply revered by a number of noteworthy samurai throughout history such as Minamoto no Yoritomo and Tokugawa Ieyasu, further boosting its reputation. Today the Shrine is revered for its god of good luck, warding off misfortune, fulfilling wishes, protection for victories, safe travel, and matchmaking.
Walk along the nature-rich walkup to reveal the red-painted Gongen-zukuri style main sanctuary, backed by the mountains of Hakone. For culture-buffs, you can use this spot as a chance to try the "Sansha Mairi", visiting Hakone Shrine, Kuzuryu Shrine that worships the guardian god of Lake Ashi - Kuzuryu Okami, and the inner shrine Hakone Motomiya, together.
There are a number of destinations here to swing by on your visit to Hakone Shrine, like the Torii of Peace, a gate overlooking the remarkable view of Lake Ashi, the Ryujin Sui-sha, where you can take home the holy water that springs up from the grounds, and the Yatate no Sugi, a cedar tree believed to be approximately 1200 years old to name a few.
To top it off, you won’t want to miss the collection at the treasure hall, which holds a number of exhibits and nationally designated important cultural properties.
Main sanctuary comes into view as you walk through the lush approach
Flanked by over 600 year old cedar trees and some 90 stone steps.
Ryujin Sui-sha, where holy water springs out from the mouths of nine dragons.
Kuzuryu Shrine's new shrine.
Collection of valuable artifacts await at the Treasure Hall.
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Do you have pamphlets in other languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)
Sorry, we don’t.
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Do you have shrine’s red ink stamps?
Yes. There are 4 types of shrine stamps (Hakone, Kuzuryu, Ebisu, Motomiya)
Motomiya is offered at Motomiya on the days it is open for worship. Otherwise, it is offered at Hakone Shrine.
Please refer to the website for details (prayers, charms, shrine stamps, etc.)
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Is parking available?
Free parking is available. (For approximately 220 cars)
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Are coin lockers available?
Not available.
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There are a lot of stone steps, but they're not too hard to climb. Walking up feels a bit like traveling through time. If you want a photo with the torii gate, come early—otherwise, you'll have to wait in line as more people show up.
There's a huge, bright red torii gate standing by the port at Moto-Hakone. It's over 1,000 years old and definitely one of the must-visit spots when sightseeing in Hakone.
The Peace Torii standing on Lake Ashi is the shrine's most iconic feature.
The ancient trees lining the stairs are massive and you can just tell they've been there forever. The torii gate on the water is the most famous spot—expect a long line of people waiting to snap a photo.
Mountains, water, and trees—this spot has it all. It's a fantastic place with great energy.