Shrines promote good luck, safe journey and good marriage
The history of Hakone Shrine starts more than 1200 years ago. It stands along the shores of Lake
Ashinoko and historical roads, so many tourists including samurai and popular feudal lords have stopped by here and prayed for own safe journey. Priest Mangan contributed for the establishment of Hakone Shrine and he was believed that when he visited Hakone, he pacified the nine-headed dragon. The dragon was reformed and became the god of Kuzuryu Shrine. Kuzuryu means the nine-headed dragon in Japanese. Both Hakone Shrine and Kuzuryu Shrine are in the same location and stand next to each other.
The quiet atmosphere calms visitors down
Hakone Shrine and Kuzuryu Shrine are surrounded by forests. The contrast of red architectures and
green tall trees is so vivid. When it is shrouded in mist, the atmosphere is aesthetically mysterious. You can enjoy this beautiful moment through a year and the special festival is held between July 31st and August 6th every year. In addition, the monthly festival "Getsuji-sai" is also held on 1st and 15th of every month.
How about the sacred water as a souvenir?
There is a water basin called “Chozuya” where you purify the body and mind. The spout of
water is different and its design is up to shrines. In Hakone Shrine and Kuzuryu Shrine, you can see nine dragons are pouring water which refers the deity. In addition, this water comes from Mt. Hakone and people bring own water bottles to fill up.
How to visit?
From Tokyo, take the Odakyu Line which departs from Shinjuku and get off at Hakone-Yumoto Staion. From Shinjuku it is about 90 minutes. From Hakone-Yumoto Station, take the bus bound for Moto-Hakone and Hakone-Machi for 40 minutes and get off at either Moto-Hakone Stop or Moto-Hakoneko Stop .It is a 10 minute walk from both bus stops to Hakone Shrine and Kuzuryu Shrine.
Address: 80-1 Moto Hakone-Machi, Ashigarashimo Gun Kanagawa 250-0522
Tel：+81-(0)460-83-7123
Spot Information
Hakone Jinja Shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture is a mysterious shrine standing at the base of Mt. Hakone. The shrine is said to bestow benefits, such as protection from traffic accidents and good fortune, on those who pray here. The shrine is easily found, due to its floating torii gate in the adjacent Lake Ashi. During periods of heavy humidity, you may be lucky enough to find Hakone Jinja Shrine enveloped in a dense, obscuring fog. Giving off an otherworldly feeling, this is the best time to visit the Hakone Jinja.
If you are visiting this shrine, you may also be interested in exploring the surrounding area. With a lengthy hike up to the nearby mountain peak, Komagatake, you can find the ancient original mountain shrine, called Mototsumiya. You can also access the summit by using the Hakone Komagatake Ropeway.
