Find Hakone's unique heritage near Lake Ashi area. Hakone Shrine, Suginamiki: Ancient Cedar Road, Old Tokaido highway in Hakone, Ryokan Ryuguen, Onshi Hakone Park
Hidden off the main road and past a koi pond in Sengokuhara, the temple is surrounded by nature and has a quiet appearance.
During the Edo period (1603-1868), the role of the barrier stations changed from that of a military fortress to that of a police station, inspecting travelers and their luggage as they traveled along the roads. In particular, it seems that they kept a close watch on the wives of daimyos (feudal lords) who were kept as hostages in Edo to ensure that they did not rebel against the shogunate by fleeing back to their homeland, and to prevent large quantities of weapons from being brought into Edo without permission.
Fireworks, Food Stalls, Live music, and more to enjoy on the Lakeside
The Fujiya Hotel in Hakone opened on July 15, 1878. The classic exterior of the building is full of attractions, and the hotel is one of the pioneer resort hotels in Japan. The guest lists for this hotel includes Albert Einstein, Charlie Chaplin, Helen Keller, Dwight Eisenhowser, Emperors, and many more.
