Hakone Mototsumiya Shrine Travel Guide

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Discover Hakone Mototsumiya Shrine: Ascend to serenity, history, and panoramic views atop Mount Komagatake in Hakone.

Perched atop Mount Komagatake, Hakone Mototsumiya Shrine offers a serene escape with panoramic views. It is the original site of the Hakone Shrine, steeped in history and spiritual significance, accessible by ropeway or hiking trails.

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  • Every day8 am–5 pm

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〒250-0522 Kanagawa, Ashigarashimo District, Hakone, Motohakone, ８０−1
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Ropeway

The most common way to reach Hakone Mototsumiya Shrine is via the Hakone Komagatake Ropeway, departing from Hakone-en. From Hakone-Yumoto Station, take the Hakone Tozan Bus (Line H) to Hakone-en. The bus ride is approximately 35 minutes and costs ¥1080, but is covered by the Hakone Free Pass. A round-trip ticket on the Komagatake Ropeway costs ¥1800 for adults and ¥900 for children. Hakone Free Pass holders receive a discount. The ropeway journey is about 7 minutes.

Bus and Ropeway

Alternatively, from Togendai, take the Odakyu Hakone Highway Bus to Hakone-en. The bus ride takes approximately 20 minutes and costs ¥470. From Hakone-en, transfer to the Hakone Komagatake Ropeway. A round-trip ticket on the Komagatake Ropeway costs ¥1800 for adults and ¥900 for children. Hakone Free Pass holders receive a discount.

Boat and Ropeway

From Moto-Hakone or Hakone-machi, take the Hakone Pleasure Cruise to Hakone-en. The boat journey takes 15-25 minutes and costs ¥1000 one way. From Hakone-en, transfer to the Hakone Komagatake Ropeway. A round-trip ticket on the Komagatake Ropeway costs ¥1800 for adults and ¥900 for children. Note that the Hakone Free Pass does not cover the Hakone Pleasure Cruise.

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Overview

Hakone Mototsumiya Shrine, the original site of Hakone Shrine, sits atop Mount Komagatake, offering visitors a unique blend of spiritual enrichment and stunning natural beauty. Rebuilt in the early 1960s, its history dates back roughly 2,400 years, solidifying its place as one of the oldest shrines in the area.Accessible via the Hakone Komagatake Ropeway from Hakone-en, the journey to the shrine is an experience in itself, with breathtaking views of Lake Ashinoko and, on clear days, Mount Fuji. For those seeking a more immersive experience, hiking trails connect Mototsumiya with Hakone Shrine near the lake. The shrine is part of the Hakone Three-Shrine Visit, a pilgrimage route including Hakone Shrine and Kuzuryu Shrine.At the summit, visitors can appreciate the natural beauty of Hakone, with views stretching to Suruga Bay and Shonan Beach on clear days. The shrine is a place where visitors seek blessings for love and wish fulfillment. The annual Mototsumiya Festival, held on October 24, is a prayer for world peace and a tribute to the mountain deities.

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