Lake Ashi serves as the setting for several Angel battles in Evangelion. The red torii gate standing in the water is one of Hakone's most iconic images and appears in rebuild films.
The Hakone Free Pass covers buses, ropeway, and the pirate ship — it's the most cost-effective way to visit. Buy it at Odawara or Shinjuku Station.
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Moto-Hakone Bus Stop (Hakone Tozan Bus)
From Hakone-Yumoto Station, take the Hakone Tozan Bus towards Moto-Hakone (about 35 minutes, ¥1,000). Walk 10 minutes along the lakeside path to the shrine.
Alternative: Take the Hakone Ropeway to Togendai, then the pirate ship across Lake Ashi to Moto-Hakone port.