The Great Peace Gate on Lake Hakone

The Shinto gate, which marks sacred territory for the Japanese, is the main symbol of Hakone. The bright red torii competes in fame with the famous Itsukushima gate. Both structures are installed in the water, but the gate in Hakone is much smaller in size and easier to get to. The best view, of course, is in sunny weather. Snow-white Mount Fuji, the dark blue surface of Lake Ashi, the sky, the forest and the fiery torii - all this makes the landscape unforgettable. The temple gate is called Heiwa no Torii. Translated from Japanese, heiwa means "peace". The Peace Gate was erected on the occasion of two events. The first was the entry into force of the San Francisco Peace Treaty in 1952, signed a year earlier by Shigeru Yoshida. The second was the official inauguration of the current Emperor Akihito as the Crown Prince. #hakone #toripeace During bad weather, the tidal wave floods the stone path leading to the gate. Be careful, watch your step, it is slippery.