Hakone Check Point Exhibition For the purpose of preventing feudal lords from rebeling against him, Hidetada Tokugawa placed this check point in 1619. Guns were not allowed to be brought in and women were not allowed to get out of Edo.In 1869, the Check Point was abolished and demolished. Since then, the ruin has been a noted place in Hakone, designated as an Important cultural Property in 1922.

Rows of Cedar Trees The rows of cedar trees by Lake Ashi are said to have been planted in 1618, at the beginning of the Edo Period. Around 409 huge cedar trees still stand strong. (designated as a historical spot by the nation)

Old Highway Stone Pavement The distance from Odawara - Hakone to Lake Ashi, and from Lake Ashi to Mishima is equivalent to 8 ri (1 ri =3.9km), therefore called Hakone Hachi Ri (hachi is eight in English). Hakone Hachi Ri was a tough interval in the Tokaido Highway. The stone pavement left from the Old Tokaido Highway covers the current road from Hatajuku to Lake Ashi. Many visitors enjoy walking on the Highway.

Sounji Temple In 1521, Ujitsuna Hojo built this temple dedicated to his father, Soun. Inside the temple are such cultural properties as Godai Hojo's grave and Soun Hojo's portrait.