It flourished as a highly revered shrine among samurai such as Minamoto no Yoritomo and Tokugawa Ieyasu. Today, it is widely known as a sacred place for good luck, protection from misfortune, and the fulfillment of wishes, as well as for ensuring safe travels.
The sub-shrine, Kuzuryu Shrine, enshrines the guardian deity of Lake Ashi, Kuzuryu Daimyojin. It is highly respected as a deity with great influence in matters of financial fortune, business prosperity, and matchmaking.
The sub-shrine, Kuzuryu Shrine, enshrines the guardian deity of Lake Ashi, Kuzuryu Daimyojin. It is highly respected as a deity with great influence in matters of financial fortune, business prosperity, and matchmaking.
Detailed Information:
Visiting Hours: Reception for amulets and goshuin stamps: 8:15 AM - 5:00 PM, Reception for prayers: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Reception for Treasure Hall visit: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Duration: 30 minutes
Holidays: None (Note: The Treasure Hall may be temporarily closed for exhibit changes)
Admission Fee: Free for shrine visit (Treasure Hall: 500 yen for adults, 300 yen for children)
Access: Odakyu Line Hakone Yumoto Station
Visiting Hours: Reception for amulets and goshuin stamps: 8:15 AM - 5:00 PM, Reception for prayers: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Reception for Treasure Hall visit: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Duration: 30 minutes
Holidays: None (Note: The Treasure Hall may be temporarily closed for exhibit changes)
Admission Fee: Free for shrine visit (Treasure Hall: 500 yen for adults, 300 yen for children)
Access: Odakyu Line Hakone Yumoto Station
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Hakone served as the setting for the anime "Neon Genesis Evangelion" as the "Tokyo-3" city.
Hakone: A Treasure Trove of Unique Tourist Spots - Japan Culture Guide
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Hakone offers a diverse range of tourist spots, including art museums, historical sites, temples, and shrines.