Hakone Shrine Heiwa no Tori & Lake Ashi

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Japan

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Kanagawa

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Ashigarashimo District

Heiwa no Tori and Lake Ashi are some of the most tranquil places to visit in Japan. The bright red awning over the rippling water is located inside the landmark grounds of Hakone Shrine, which is considered to be a sacred place of healing and various yearly celebrations. Visit with a friend and experience a sense of soothing calmness as you stand beneath The Gate of Peace and take in your surroundings.

Plan

Overview

Skill level

Easy

Accessbility

Public Location

Hours

Anytime

Fee

Free

Pack

Wide-angle lens (24mm)

How to get there

N35° 12' 10.17"E139° 01' 32.6388"

This image of Heiwa no Tori (箱根神社平和の鳥居), also known as The Gate of Peace, is located within Hakone Shrine in Kanagawa. It's situated on Lake Ashi. The best way to get to this location is to drive. Once you've arrived, park in the public parking lot (35.203560, 139.024995), located right off Shrine Street. Then head through Hakone Shrine toward the water, which will be directly south of the parking lot. Take the stairs down and then you'll see the red awning of Heiwa no Tori. Website: http://www.hakonejinja.or.jp/hakone Address: Hakone Shrine, 80-1 Motohakone, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0522, Japan