Hakone and Lake Ashi
箱根・芦ノ湖
Lake Ashi (Ashinoko) is a lake inside the Hakone caldera in western Kanagawa, at about 700 meters above sea level. It is famous for views of Mount Fuji over the water and for the red torii gate of Hakone Shrine on the shore. Visitors can walk along the lake, including part of the old Tokaido road lined with tall cedar trees, or ride sightseeing boats between the ports. Each season has its own beauty, from cherry blossoms in spring to autumn leaves.
Visitor information
- Opening hours
Hakone Ashinoko (Lake Ashi) Boat Cruise: listed open times 8:30–17:00.
- Getting there
Regular boats of this cruise link four ports: Hakone Sekisho-ato, Moto-hakone, Hakone-en and Kojiri. Ropeways connect at Togendai and Hakone-en.
- Time needed
A 30-minute boat excursion is available from Hakone Sekisho-ato Port or Moto-hakone Port.
The walking course around Lake Ashi takes about 6 hours in total; you can also take the sightseeing ship back from the halfway point.
Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.
Good to know
- In thick fog, strong wind or other bad weather, boat schedules may change or trips may be cancelled.
- On clear days Mt. Fuji and the red torii of Hakone Shrine can be seen from the boat's observation deck.
- Mt. Fuji often hides behind clouds; plan for a clear day, and morning light often gives better visibility.
Tips for Muslim visitors
- The sightseeing boat trip takes about 30 minutes; schedules may change or trips may be cancelled in thick fog, strong wind or bad weather.
- Hakone has no restaurants specifically for halal diets, but many restaurants will accommodate dietary needs if asked, and some offer halal options if contacted in advance.
- Natural sites may have few facilities. Bring water, a travel prayer mat and a qibla app, and check the weather; mountains and lakes can be much colder than the city.
- Restrooms for wudu can be far apart on trails. Many Muslim travellers carry a small water bottle for wudu.
- Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Kanagawa and the verified places to pray nearby.
- Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.
Prayer times in Kanagawa
Today (5 Nov 2026)
- Fajr04:30
- Sunrise06:06
- Dhuhr11:27
- Asr14:21
- Maghrib16:43
- Isha18:10
Times are calculated for Yokohama. Times may differ elsewhere in Kanagawa.
Places to pray near Hakone and Lake Ashi
Gotemba Premium Outlets Prayer Room
- Wudu (ablution) area
Halal food near Hakone and Lake Ashi
We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:
Distances and walking times are estimates based on straight-line distance.
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Photo: Joli Rumi, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): hakone-japan.com