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Ashinoko Lake with Mount Fuji, Hakone, Japan


Hakone Shrine
Located along the shores of Lake Ashi, the famous torii gate of Hakone Shrine stands with Mount Fuji in the backdrop. Hidden in the dense forest, the shrine is particularly breath-taking when shrouded in mist.






Lake Ashi (芦ノ湖, Ashi-no-ko), also referred to as Hakone Lake or Ashinoko Lake, is a scenic lake in the Hakone area of Kanagawa Prefecture in Honshū, Japan. It is a crater lake that lies along the southwest wall of the caldera of Mount Hakone, a complex volcano that last erupted in 1170 CE at Ōwakudani. The lake is known for its views of Mt. Fuji, its numerous hot springs, historical sites, and ryokan. The lake is located on the Tōkaidō road, the main link between Kyoto and Tokyo. A number of pleasure boats and ferries traverse the lake, providing scenic views for tourists and passengers. Several of the boats are inspired by the design of sailing warships.