Old Tokaido Road & Amazake-chaya
箱根旧街道・甘酒茶屋
A stone-paved path on the old Edo-period Tokaido, lined with towering cedars. Along the way is a thatched-roof amazake teahouse that has been open for about 400 years.
The Old Tokaido Road is the section of the Edo-period Tokaido that climbs over the Hakone mountains. It was paved with stone slabs to prevent mud, and parts of the stone path remain today. About 400 cedars form an avenue along the route, and it is designated as a National Historic Site. The classic route follows the stone path uphill from Moto-Hakone to the Amazake Chaya teahouse, a walk of about 1 hour. The thatched teahouse serves Edo-style amazake (sweet fermented rice drink) and chikara-mochi (rice cakes). Hours are roughly 7:00 to 17:30. The stones can be slippery, so wear non-slip shoes. If you prefer not to walk, take a bus to the Amazake Chaya stop.
Opening hours
Open all day; Amazake Teahouse about 07:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Hakone Shrine
- Hakone Checkpoint
- Hakone Open-Air Museum
- Lake Ashi
- Hakone Gora Park
- Hakone Tozan Railway
- Owakudani
- Pola Museum of Art