ActivityPhoto Wikimedia CommonsLake Ashinoko
Kanagawa Prefecture · Japan
2 cruisers for sightseeing Lake Ashi the Pirate ship if famous but take the regular cruise ship if you prefer to avoid the crowd.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the shores of Lake Ashinoko, the centerpiece of the Hakone region and one of Japan's most celebrated scenic locations. This tranquil body of water, approximately seven kilometers long and reaching depths of over forty…
Listen in the app2Section 1: The Moto-Hakone Waterfront
We begin our exploration in Moto-Hakone, a small lakeside town that offers perhaps the most iconic view in all of Japan. From the waterfront here, you can see the red torii gate of Hakone Shrine standing boldly in the water, with…
Listen in the app3Section 2: The Hakone Sightseeing Cruise
One of the most entertaining ways to experience Lake Ashi is by boarding one of the Hakone Sightseeing Cruises, famously styled as seventeenth-century pirate ships. While pirates never actually sailed these mountain waters, the…
Listen in the app4Section 3: The Old Tokaido Cedar Avenue
Parallel to the southern shore of the lake lies a remarkable piece of living history: the Old Tokaido Cedar Avenue. This stretch of the ancient highway is lined with over four hundred massive cedar trees, some of which were…
Listen in the app5Section 4: The Heiwa no Torii (Peace Torii)
Standing proudly in the waters of Lake Ashi is the Heiwa no Torii, or the 'Torii of Peace.' This iconic red gate belongs to the Hakone Shrine and was erected in nineteen fifty-two to commemorate the signing of the San Francisco…
Listen in the app6Section 5: Geology and the Great Eruption
To truly appreciate Lake Ashinoko, one must understand the violent forces that created it. Approximately three thousand years ago, Mount Hakone underwent a massive phreatic eruption, causing a portion of the mountain to collapse. …
Listen in the app7Section 6: Togendai and the Northern Shore
Our journey around the lake concludes at Togendai, the northern terminus for the sightseeing ships and the starting point for the Hakone Ropeway. This area serves as a major transportation hub, where the water meets the sky. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our tour of Lake Ashinoko, reflect on the layers of experience this water provides. It is a geological mirror, a historical highway, and a spiritual sanctuary. …
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What is Lake Ashinoko?
Lake Ashinoko is a place in Kanagawa Prefecture · Japan with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Kanagawa Prefecture · Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 35.2019, 139.0248 |
| Last updated |
