Mount Ashigara

Mount Kintoki rises 1,212 meters above sea level, offering direct views of Mount Fuji and the steaming vents of Owakudani Valley from its peak.

During the Edo period, Mount Kintoki served as part of a significant pilgrimage route, connecting multiple sacred sites throughout the Hakone region.

The mountain holds deep connections to Japanese folklore through Kintaro, a legendary warrior child who lived on its slopes and demonstrated extraordinary strength.

The summit trail begins at Kintoki Shrine, accessible by bus from Hakone Yumoto Station, with a challenging 75-minute ascent through steep forest terrain.

A notable boulder along the path, split into two parts, marks the location where folklore states Kintaro established his cave residence.

Location: Kanagawa Prefecture

Location: Oyama

Elevation above the sea: 1,212 m

Part of: Mount Hakone, 300 Famous Japanese mountains, 100 Scenes with Mt. Fuji

GPS coordinates: 35.28994,139.00472

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:33