Hakone Shrine
Motohakone, Japan
The red torii at the edge of Lake Ashi is the familiar image, but Hakone Shrine rewards a walk beyond the waterfront. Paths and steps lead through tall cedars to the main buildings, where dragon motifs recall the lake’s guardian legend. Allow time to explore the wooded precincts rather than making a single photograph the whole visit. This remains an active place of worship, so follow signs and keep entrances clear.