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Hakone, Kanagawa

Hakone Shrine

箱根神社

Choose Hakone Shrine for a wooded, stepped approach and the red lakeside torii at Lake Ashi. Pair it with a Hakone itinerary, leaving room for bus travel and a possible photo queue rather than judging the visit by shrine time alone.

Visit at a glance

Estimated visit time: 40–70 minutes
Main shrine worship, the wooded approach and a short lakeside-torii stop. Excludes bus travel, photo queues, the Treasure Hall, formal prayers, lake cruises, Kuzuryu Hongu and summit Mototsumiya. A planning allowance, not an official visit duration. Walking pace, queues and available routes vary.
Getting there: Take a bus toward Motohakone from Hakone-Yumoto or Odawara and walk from Motohakone-ko; the shrine lists about 10 minutes from the port. The official guide warns that Hakone-jinja-iriguchi is skipped by some daytime services. Confirm your bus stop and current timetable; traffic can extend the journey.
Grounds hours: Hakone Tourism Association lists unrestricted worship rather than a fixed gate schedule. This does not establish night-time access to every building or lakeside photo spot. Plan a daylight visit and check notices.
Office hours: The official normal schedule is 08:15–17:00 for amulets and goshuin; formal prayer reception 08:30–16:00; Treasure Hall admission reception 09:00–16:00. Special arrangements may change these times.
Admission categories: Ordinary worship is free. The Treasure Hall and formal prayers are separate. Visits to Kuzuryu Shrine’s Hongu or the summit Mototsumiya have their own transport and admission needs; those are not included here.

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What to see

The Heiwa no Torii beside Lake Ashi
Cedar-lined approach and shrine buildings
Kuzuryu Shrine’s Shingu beside the main shrine

Traditions & prayers

Traditionally associated with these prayers. Associations describe worship traditions, not guaranteed results.

Prayer source

Enshrined kami

Ninigi no Mikoto · Konohanasakuya-hime no Mikoto · Hikohohodemi no Mikoto

A short history

The shrine’s account dates its establishment at the present lakeside site to 757 by the monk Mangan. It developed from mountain worship and later received the support of warriors including Minamoto Yoritomo. Its historic identity as Hakone Gongen reflects the former combination of Shinto and Buddhist traditions.

Before you go

There are steps between the lake and main shrine. The map point marks the main shrine precinct, not the lakeside torii. Kuzuryu Shingu is adjacent; Kuzuryu Hongu and summit Mototsumiya are separate destinations. Allow extra time if a photo queue forms, and do not block worshippers. Blessing labels reflect traditional prayers, not promised outcomes.

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Location

80-1 Motohakone, Hakone, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa

35.2046, 139.0253 · Representative point in or beside the shrine precinct; not a verified visitor entrance or step-free route. · Location source

Sources

Details checked 2026-10-08. Check the official site for changes before visiting.

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