A walk in Hakone

Lake Ashi and the old road

  • 3.6 km
  • 2 h
  • 6 stops

Best on a clear morning

3.6 km, about 2 h, 6 stops from Moto-Hakone port. Every stop with its Japanese name and what to look for.

Start Moto-Hakone port

  1. Hakone Shrine箱根神社

    Founded in 757. Climb the stone steps under cedars that are centuries old.

  2. Heiwa-no-torii平和の鳥居

    The red torii in the lake, built in 1952. Its 'Peace' plaque faces the water.

  3. Old Tōkaidō cedar avenue旧街道杉並木

    Cedars more than 350 years old shade a stretch of the old Tōkaidō highway.

  4. Onshi-Hakone Park恩賜箱根公園

    A free park on an old imperial villa site. On clear days Mt Fuji shows over the lake.

  5. Hakone Checkpoint箱根関所

    A rebuilt Edo-era checkpoint, where travellers on the highway were inspected.

  6. Hakone-machi port箱根町港

    Lake boats and buses leave from here.

Paths can be steep or slippery, and places close or change their hours. Check before you go.

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Sources

Our summary of the sources below, checked Nov 9, 2026

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