What to do and see in Hakone-machi, Kanto: The Best Historic Sites

March 10, 2022 Ying Subia

Nestled in the mountains, Hakone's trains, trails, and gondolas showcase the breathtaking vistas of Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, including close views of Mt. Fuji. The sulfurous steam from the region's volcanic activity fuels natural hot springs, the centerpieces of the many spas and resorts.
Restaurants in Hakone-machi

1. Hakone Shrine / Kuzuryu Shrine Singu

Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun 250-0522 Kanagawa Prefecture +81 460-83-7123 http://hakonejinja.or.jp/
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4.0 based on 1,519 reviews

Hakone Shrine / Kuzuryu Shrine Singu

A striking red gate along the water designates the entrance to this ancient shrine, perched atop Mt. Komagatake, and reachable by cable car or foot.

Reviewed By razorbagel - Baltimore, United States

this serene lakeside shrine has everything - towering cedars, a beautiful torii gate on the shore of lake ashi, and a main shrine complex up a steep flight of stairs to make your pilgrimage worthwhile! there's usually a line to have a picture under the lakeside gate, but waiting is worthwhile and pleasant in the shade. don't be shy about exploring along the lakeshore after you get your photo. remember that this is a place of worship, so act accordingly while you're here.

2. Hakone Sekisho and Hakone Sekisho Museum

1 Hakone, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun 250-0521 Kanagawa Prefecture +81 460-83-6635 http://hakonesekisyo.jp
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Hakone Sekisho and Hakone Sekisho Museum

The Hakone Sekisho (Checkpoint) was one of the most important and famous Sekisho throughout Japan. The Sekisho officials carried out severe inspection of travelers especially women between 1619 and 1868. The Hakone Sekisho was perfectly restored in 2007.

Reviewed By RiBrown74 - Indianapolis, United States

Those who have studied some Japanese history, or art (ukiyo e), have learned of the Tokaido road between Edo and Kyoto, being one of the 5 roads connecting Edo with the provinces by which the daimyo and his entourage needed to periodically travel. It is so interesting to see how the Tokaido road passed along the southern edge of Lake Ashinoko and through this checkpoint, now reconstructed on its original site. Of particular interest to us was the fear that the female members of the daimyo would escape from their mandatory residence in Edo to return to their husbands/fathers in the provinces. Apparently this checkpoint was tasked with ensuring that women were carefully evaluated (by face, characteristic skin marks, etc.) to ensure these noble women did not escape!

3. Buddhist Stoneworks at Motohakone

110-228 Motohakone, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun 250-0522 Kanagawa Prefecture +81 460-85-7601 http://www.town.hakone.kanagawa.jp/index.cfm/8,677,34,150,html
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3.5 based on 28 reviews

Buddhist Stoneworks at Motohakone

4. Tokoan Kumano Gongen

Ashinoyu, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun 250-0523 Kanagawa Prefecture +81 460-85-5700 http://www.hakone.or.jp/536
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Tokoan Kumano Gongen

5. Hatajuku Ichirizuka

173 Hatajuku, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun 250-0314 Kanagawa Prefecture
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Hatajuku Ichirizuka

6. Taiko no Iwaburo

Sokokura, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun 250-0403 Kanagawa Prefecture
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