Lake Ashi
芦ノ湖
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Lake Ashi
Lake Ashi is a place worth a visit in Hakone, Kanagawa. Travel through its seasons and highlights across 2 on-location videos before you visit.
Lake Ashinoko is a caldera lake in Mt.Hakone, located in Hakone Town, Ashigarashimo County, Kanagawa Prefecture. It is the largest lake in the prefecture and a secondary river belonging to the Hayakawa River System. It is a tourist attraction with many tourist attractions and resort facilities dotted around the lake, and it is also known as a scenic spot where you can see Mt. Fuji. It is also known as the outbound goal and return starting point of the Tokyo Hakone Roundtrip University Ekiden Race, held every New Year, and attracts many tourists.
Source: Wikipedia「芦ノ湖」 · CC BY-SA 4.0
History & Culture
Born of an Eruption
Lake Ashi fills part of Hakone's caldera, formed by a volcanic eruption around 3,000 years ago. The red torii of Hakone Shrine rising from its shore, with Mount Fuji beyond, is one of Japan's classic views.
Hakone, Kanagawa, Japan
Open year-round
Free (sightseeing boats separate)
Hours and fees are a guide and may change — please check official information before your visit.
