Things to see and do Ashino-Ko

East of Lake Ashi(Ashino-ko), Mount Komagatake (1354 m) is an excellent viewpoint to observe both Mount Fuji and Ashino-ko. To get to the top, you have to take a boat from Tōgendai to Hakone-en, then a cable car. Between Mount Komagatake and Mount Kami Futayo, Buddhas are carved in relief in the rock. They date back to the Kamakura period (1192-1333). On one side, one can see the Nijūgo bosatsu, a rock carved with a multitude of Buddhas, and on the other appears the Moto-hakone Jizō, which protects pilgrims and travelers.

This small spa is located at the eastern end of Lake Ashi. There are a few cafes and restaurants where you can refresh yourself and enjoy the view while watching the boats passing by. Although the city has been a religious and administrative center for a long time, it is now a tourist stop. From there, one can walk to the Hakone Shrine, walk around the lake and under the old cedar trees alley to the checkpoint, or go on board the famous pirate boats which connect Moto-Hakone to Owakudani.