What other travelers are saying about Hakone Shrine
Beautiful temple. Sadly only famous for the torii gate for taking picture for social media sharing but it's more than that! The tenple is beautiful and tranquil. With the tori gates in line fro. The temple gate to the water. We were lucky to see a bunch of men training the traditional archery. Worth a visit. But beware of queued at least 50 mins on moderate busy day to take picture alone with the gate
We visited this beautiful shrine early in the morning and there were not many people about. It was amazingly serene and quiet. We walked across to the Heiwa no Torii and again there were not many people, so we were able to take some nice photos.
Beautiful torii gate on the water - an iconic view amidst the forest and lake. The shrine is up the stairs and is quite nice.
Note that the line for the torii gate photos are quite long - usually an hour+ wait even on a rainy weekday
Hakone Shrine is a tranquil and spiritually enriching destination nestled along the shores of Lake Ashi. The iconic red torii gate, standing gracefully in the water, creates a breathtaking view, especially with Mount Fuji in the background. The shrine’s rich history and serene forested surroundings make it a perfect place for reflection and appreciation of traditional Japanese culture. Whether exploring the peaceful pathways or witnessing a Shinto ceremony, a visit to Hakone Shrine is a truly memorable experience.
We especially enjoyed walking among the massive cypress trees along the passage into the shrine, but the large line up/crowd of tourists at the iconic tori gate on the water was a real disappointment - even on a weekday morning!
