Hakone Shrine and Checkpoint Guided Tour
Description
Hakone is, needless to say, a very popular destination for foreign tourists. This tour offers an efficient way to visit Hakone by taxi. Experience the charms of Hakone by fully appreciating the history, nature and culture of Japan. Explore history at the Hakone barrier, visit the bright vermilion underwater torii gate standing in the lake and have a memorable time at Hakone Shrine.
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Itinerary
Hakone Sekisho was an important barrier established to monitor the Tokaido Highway during the Edo period. It is the only one of the 50-odd barrier stations in the country during the Edo period that has been completely restored using the skills and tools of the masters of the time.
The underwater torii of Hakone Shrine is one of the most popular ‘Instagram’ spots in Hakone. It is visited by many people, including foreign tourists, every day. This underwater torii was built 67 years ago, in 1952, to commemorate His Majesty the Emperor Imajo's Risshiki Rei and the signing of the Peace Treaty at the time of Japan's independence.
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What's included
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
