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Hakone, Kanagawa / 箱根関所

Hakone Checkpoint

An important site in the history of travel in the Edo period. The checkpoint buildings were restored using the craft techniques and tools of the time and, after some 150 years, stand again on the shore of Lake Ashi, making it a gateway to a trip around the lake. A standard visit takes about 45 minutes.

Location

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Last official check

20 Oct 2026

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Next scheduled check

18 Jan 2027

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Getting there
Train / Bus
Admission
Paid (see the price below)
Closing days
Open every day (check the notes below)

Before you go

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Opening hours

Mar 1 to Nov 30, 9:00-17:00; Dec 1 to the end of Feb, 9:00-16:30. Last entry 30 minutes before closing.

Checked 20 Oct 2026 on the official site
Closed

Open every day of the year.

Checked 20 Oct 2026 on the official site
Admission

Adults 500 yen, elementary school children 250 yen; groups of 20+ 350 yen for adults. Free for people with disabilities or needing care, plus one companion each.

Checked 20 Oct 2026 on the official site
Getting there

From Odawara (about 55 min) or Hakone-Yumoto (about 40 min) by Hakone Tozan Bus bound for Hakonemachi-ko or Izuhakone Bus bound for Hakone Sekisho-ato, then 2 minutes on foot from the Hakone Sekisho-ato stop. Also 5 minutes from Hakonemachi-ko pier (Hakone sightseeing cruise) or 2 minutes from Hakone Sekishoato-ko pier (Ashinoko cruise).

Checked 20 Oct 2026 on the official site
Parking

No dedicated car park; use nearby car parks.

Checked 20 Oct 2026 on the official site
Accessibility

Wheelchairs can be borrowed free of charge (2 available).

Checked 20 Oct 2026 on the official site
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Payment

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Address: Hakone, Kanagawa (Japanese address: 神奈川県足柄下郡箱根町箱根1番地)

Official site: https://www.hakonesekisyo.jp/

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Visiting respectfully

  • RulesNo eating, drinking or smoking on site. Pets should be in a carrier or similar. Do not fly drones or radio-controlled aircraft over the grounds.Checked 20 Oct 2026 on the official site

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