Enjoy the seasons in Hakone (YouTube link)
Autumn Colors
Choanji Temple ⭐ (長安寺, Chōanji) is a temple of the Soto school of Zen Buddhism in the Sengokuhara area of Hakone. It is located in a quiet area at the base of a hill with multiple reasons for you to visit:
- A main hall building with history
- A small network of pleasant walking trails
- A famous spot with beautiful autumn leaves because plenty of maples planted
- The color-changing trees here normally reach their peak color around mid November
- Over two hundred statues of rakan (disciples of Buddha) scattered around the temple grounds
How to Access
Choanji Temple is located just a two minute walk from Sengoku (仙石) bus stop, which is served by Hakone Tozan Buses and Odakyu Buses. The one way ride from Hakone-Yumoto takes about 25 minutes and cost 750 yen, while from Togendai it takes 10-15 minutes and costs 440 yen. Buses depart several times per hour and are covered by the Hakone Free Pass.
Below pictures show the route from both Hakone-Yumoto and Togendai using Hakone Bus Route Search Site here:
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Bus Ride from Hakone-Yumoto to Sengoku (仙石) Bus Stop |
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Bus Ride from Togendai to Sengoku (仙石) Bus Stop |
References
- 長安寺ちょうあんじ
- Choanji Temple
- Hakone Freepass (offered by Odakyu)
- How to purchase tickets
- Hakone Tozan Bus
- Hakone Travel (Total 17 articles on this blogger)
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