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Hakone Shrine / Kuzuryu Shrine Singu, Hakone-machi

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Tucked away on the forested shores of Lake Ashi, Hakone Shrine / Kuzuryu Shrine Singu stands as one of the nation's major Shinto sites. Founded originally in the 8th century, the complex includes buildings that date back to the 1660s. The grounds feature an array of wooden structures with swooping rooftops and a distinctive black-and-red color scheme, all surrounded by dense cedar woods. Note that many dragons and dragon-like creatures from Japanese mythology adorn the interiors of the shrine's buildings, intended to protect the site from evil spirits. Don't miss the entryway of the main shrine--this red gate, just offshore in the waters of the lake, represents one of the most iconic scenes anywhere in the country. For Hakone Shrine / Kuzuryu Shrine Singu and beyond, use our Hakone-machi road trip app to get the most from your Hakone-machi vacation.

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By hkato7777 On May 3, 2018

神社⛩独特の清々しい、いい気が流れています！芦ノ湖畔に鎮座する、樹齢数百年の大木に囲まれた社ですが、その霊験あらたかな事は日本全国に轟ており、多くの参拝者、特に女性の参拝者で賑わっていました！本社から階段を降りたところにある芦ノ湖畔の鳥居⛩は、今流行りのインスタ映えの名所のようで、外国人観光客も多数記念写真を撮っていました！ more »

Shrine ⛩ unique refreshing new, good mind is flowing! ASHI-is located on a Lake, surrounded by centuries-old trees, the miraculous thing detonation in Japan Japan has, many were crowded with pilgrims, especially women visitors! ASHI is descended the stairs from the head office-Lake of ⛩, now insta sheen of popular attractions like the foreign tourists took many photos!

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By Marco G On May 3, 2018

Non i templi più belli che abbiamo visto nella nostra esperienza in Giappone ma sicuramente meritevoli di essere visitati. Ovviamente, soprattuto il torii sul lago. more »

Not the most beautiful temples that we have seen in our experience in Japan but definitely worth a visit. Of course, especially the torii on the Lake.

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By PushExplore On May 2, 2018

We walked through the Hakone Shrine and it was a very peaceful experience as we were 'tree bathing' in nature. We spent over an hour here and really loved this place. It was our first time to see a ty... more »

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By DANNY Kwon On April 24, 2018

Scenic shrine which was peaceful until a busload of tourists yelling in Mandarin turned up.

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By Akash Sharma On March 14, 2018

Wonderful view! Next to the Ashi lake. You have to climb some 100 steps to reach on top but totally worth it.

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By Kiseki Meru On December 3, 2017

The temple is quite small and partially under construction. It's very close to the port and one of its Torii (the big red gate) is just beside the lake so it's hard to miss. If you take a pirate cruise, it's only 5-10 minute walk from where you get off. I wouldn't say it's a must-see but you should only come if you have time to spare and haven't been to many Japanese temples.

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By Erika Hashizume On March 13, 2018

Pretty nice place to exercise. ( there is long steps) but you have to wait in a line for everything even taking pictures with Torii ⛩

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By Tabitha Sarver On February 4, 2018

A pretty place to visit but parking can be hard to find close and the town you go through is streaming with people in the streets

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