Hakone Shrine 1st Torii Gate

Standing tall over the main road in Moto-Hakone, this massive cinnabar-red gate serves as the grand entrance to the historic Hakone Shrine trail. While most tourists flock to the famous lakeside 'floating' torii, this land-based gate offers a historic sense of arrival along the old Tokaido road. It's a quick but highly photogenic landmark that perfectly frames the surrounding mountain backdrop.

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