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Hakone Checkpoint
Hakone used to be an important checkpoint to control traffic along the Tokaido, the highway which linked Tokyo with Kyoto during the feudal Edo Period.
Today, a short, cedar lined passage of the old Tokaido and a reconstruction of the Hakone Checkpoint (Hakone Sekisho) are located between Moto-Hakone and Hakone-machi along the shore of Lake Ashi.
In spring 2007, the reconstruction of the Hakone Checkpoint was completed after three years of construction work. The checkpoint now appears true to its original form, including gates, fence, housing for officers and foot soldiers, a prison chamber and a lookout tower. The Hakone Sekisho Shiryokan, a small museum with various related exhibits, stands nearby.
Preserved stone paved road of the Old Tokaido
It is possible to walk a longer passage of the old Tokaido (also referred to as Kyu-kaido) between Moto-Hakone and Hakone-Yumoto. Some of the original stone pavement remains, and the best preserved section leads from Moto-Hakone to the Amazake Chaya (about 30 to 60 minutes), a tea house serving amazake (hot, sweet rice wine) and various Japanese style snacks.
Note that the Amazake Chaya is currently being reconstructed, and in the meantime, tea and sweets are being served in a temporarily erected building.
Cedar Avenue of the Old Tokaido
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The former Amazake Chaya building
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A few steps past the Amazake Chaya is the Tokaido Museum, a small museum which features life size reconstructions explaining the purpose of and life along the long road to Tokyo.
Not much of the old pavement remains on the section between the Amazake Chaya and Hatajuku (about 30 to 60 minutes), but the walking trail is still attractive. Between Hatajuku and Hakone-Yumoto (60 to 120 minutes), however, the trail follows the road, which is not particularly scenic.
Hatajuku
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Inside the Tokaido Museum
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Hakone Checkpoint
The Hakone Checkpoint is located a short walk from the Hakone-machi boat pier and bus stop. Hakone Tozan Bus operates between Hakone-Yumoto Station and Hakone-machi (40 minutes, 930 yen, 4-5 buses per hour, covered by the Hakone Free Pass).
Old Tokaido
Two Hakone Tozan buses per hour run along the Old Tokaido between Hakone-Yumoto and Moto-Hakone, stopping at Hatajuku (15 minutes, 380 yen from Yumoto) and the Amazake Chaya (25 minutes, 680 yen) along the way. In the early morning and in the evening, buses operate between Hakone-Yumoto and Hatajuku only. The Hakone Free Pass is valid on these buses.
How to get to and around Hakone
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| Hakone Checkpoint | | Hours: | 9:00 to 16:30 | | Closed: | No closing days | | Admission: | 500 yen (400 yen with the Hakone Free Pass) |
| Amazake Chaya | | Hours: | 7:00 to 17:30 | | Closed: | No closing days |
| Tokaido Museum | | Hours: | 9:00 to 17:00 | | Closed: | December 29 to 31 | | Admission: | 70 yen |
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Users who have been to Hakone: 567
Users who have been to Hakone Checkpoint: 155 5th of 14 most visited sights in Hakone.
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Hakone Senkei
Choose from Japanese traditional ryokan, private guest residence and budget hotel. 10 min walk from Hakone Yumoto station.
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Lakeside Inn Charlotte
A friendly pension, right in front of the beautiful Lake Ashinoko. Free breakfast and Internet. Checkout time is noon.
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Tonosawa Ichinoyu Honkan
Experience Hakonefs hot springs at this traditional Japanese style ryokan with private open air baths in selected rooms.
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Kappa Tengoku
A ryokan with onsen baths surrounded by trees. From 3300Yen. Located just above Odakyu Hakone Yumoto Station.
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