What to know
Hakone Shrine (箱根神社, Hakone Jinja) sits at the base of Mount Hakone on the shores of Lake Ashinoko. The shrine buildings are tucked away in a dense forest, but are easily spotted thanks to its massive torii gates—one stands prominently in the lake, while two others mark the main street of Moto-Hakone.
From the torii gate in Lake Ashinoko, a path climbs a series of steps lined with lanterns through the forest to the main hall, which rests peacefully among tall trees. The shrine is beautiful year-round, and especially stunning when enveloped in mist.
A second shrine, Mototsumiya ("original shrine"), is located at the summit of Komagatake, one of Mount Hakone's peaks. It can be reached via the Hakone Komagatake Ropeway from Hakone-en or by hiking trails.
Hakone Shrine is a 5-10 minute walk from the Moto-Hakone boat pier. The pier is a 35-minute bus ride from Hakone-Yumoto Station on the Hakone Tozan Bus line H (1210 yen, 4-5 buses per hour, covered by the Hakone Free Pass).
Mototsumiya is a short walk from the top station of the Komagatake Ropeway, which departs from Hakone-en on the shores of Lake Ashinoko. A round-trip ticket costs 2200 yen. Hakone Free Pass holders receive a discount.
Visitor information
Practical details to check before planning this stop.
- Hours
- Always open
- Closed
- No closing days
- Admission
- Free
- English name
- Original name
- Hakone Shrine
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