Hakone Trails & Rivers

Forest Trail in Hakone Japan
Section of Tokaido road that stretched for 513 km between Kyoto and Edo starting in the 17th century.  This section of the road is located in the Hakone woodlands of Honshu, Japan.
Pentax KP 18 mm ƒ/22 for 4.0 sec. at ISO 100 with CP filter.
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Forest Trail in Hakone Japan
Section of Tokaido road that stretched for 513 km between Kyoto and Edo starting in the 17th century.  This section of the road is located in the Hakone woodlands of Honshu, Japan.
Pentax KP 18 mm ƒ/11 for 1.6 sec. at ISO 100 with CP filter.
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Sukumo River in Hakone Japan
Sukumo River flowing over a weir and boulders as it flows down Mt. Hakone to the pacific ocean.
Pentax KP 40 mm ƒ/32 for 1.0 sec. at ISO 100 with CP filter.
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#川 #石 #岩 #滝 #長期露出 #流れる水 #堰堤 #須雲川 #箱根

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Fishing Hole on Sukumo River in Hakone Japan
A fishing hole on the Sukumo River in Mt. Hakone during spring.
Pentax KP 18 mm ƒ/22 for 1.0 sec. at ISO 100 with CP filter.
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Fishing Hole on Sukumo River in Hakone Japan
Portrait view of a fishing hole on the Sukumo River revealing a lodge tucked back into the hillside and some cherry tree blossoms.
Pentax KP 31mm ƒ/32 for 1.0 sec. at ISO 100 with CP filter.
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#桜 #苔 #川 #石 #岩 #滝 #長期露出 #流れる水 #須雲川 #箱根

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Japanese Garden and Miniature Falls
Water from the Sukumo River diverted into a small Japanese-style traditional garden with miniature waterfalls that feed into fishing ponds in Hakone, Japan.
Pentax KP 36mm ƒ/25 for 1.3 sec. at ISO 100 with CP filter.
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Yoshino Cherry Blossoms on Banks of Hayakawa River in Miyagino, Japan.
Pentax KP 18mm ƒ/22 for 0.4 sec. at ISO 100 with CP filter.
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#宮城野早川桜まつり #宮城野 #早川 #桜まつり #桜 #花見 #箱根 #吉野桜

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Mitsuike Park

Border Collie

After following me around the ponds at Mitsuike Park on a warm spring evening, she had worked up a “sweat” and urged me to let  her take a break under some cherry tree blossoms. The park was full of children playing soccer, riding bicycles, and playing chase, several young parents were also out on a stroll with their baby in a stroller. About half of the visitors to the park, however, seemed to be there just to enjoy the cherry tree blossoms.

Pentax KP 108mm ISO 100 at ƒ/4.5 for 1/160 sec. No filter.

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Cherry Tree Blossoms

Cherry tree blossoms at Mitsuike Park in Yokohama, Japan.

Pentax KP 100mm ƒ/6.3 for 1/60 sec. at ISO 100 with no filter.

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#桜 #花びら #花見 #公園 #春 #三ツ池公園 #横浜

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Cherry Tree Blossoms

Cherry tree blossoms at Mitsuike Park in Yokohama, Japan.

Pentax KP 300mm ƒ/6.3 for 1/30 sec. at ISO 100 with no filter.

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#桜 #花びら #花見 #公園 #春 #三ツ池公園 #横浜

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Miura-Kaigan Sakura

Rapeseed flowers in full bloom under a species of cherry tree blossoms called kawazu-zakura, which are famous for blooming earlier than the more common somei-yoshino cherry trees.

Pentax KP 78 mm ISO 100 at ƒ/9 for 1/100 sec. No filter.

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Rapeseed flowers in full bloom under a species of cherry tree blossoms called kawazu-zakura, which are famous for blooming earlier than the more common somei-yoshino cherry trees.

Pentax KP 48 mm ISO 100 at ƒ/9 for 1/80 sec. No filter.

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Kawazu-Zakura

Kawazu-zakura cherry blossoms on the shore of Komatsugaike Pond in Miura, Japan during the Kawazu-Zakura Cherry Blossom Festival.

Pentax KP 78mm ISO 100 at ƒ/9 for 1/100 sec. No filter.

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Kawazu-Zakura

Kawazu-zakura cherry blossoms on the shore of Komatsugaike Pond located on the Miura Peninsula, Japan during the Kawazu-Zakura Cherry Blossom Festival.

Pentax KP 210mm ISO 100 at ƒ/9 for 1/160 sec. No filter.

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Kawazu-Zakura

Kawazu-zakura cherry blossoms on the shore of Komatsugaike Pond in Miura, Japan during the Kawazu-Zakura Cherry Blossom Festival.

Pentax KP 120mm ISO 100 at ƒ/9 for 1/320 sec. No filter.

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Kawazu-Zakura

Kawazu-zakura cherry blossoms on the shore of Komatsugaike Pond located on the Miura Peninsula, Japan during the Kawazu-Zakura Cherry Blossom Festival.

Pentax KP 300 mm ISO 500 at ƒ/11 for 1/1000 sec. No filter.

#sakura #cherryblossom #kawazuzakura #blossoms #bokeh #pink # petals #spring #Japan

#三浦海岸桜まつり #三浦海岸 #桜まつり #桜 #祭り #花見 #京急線 #河津桜

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Border Collie

Taking a rest under the cherry blossom trees among some rapeseed flowers at the Kawazu-Zakura Cherry Blossom Festival in Miura, Japan.

Pentax KP 55mm ISO 500 at ƒ/7.1 for 1/800 sec. No filter.

#bordercollie #pet #dog #pedigreed #canine #animal #purebred #blackandwhitedog #sheepdog

#ボーダーコリー #ペット #犬 #血統書付 #動物 #純血種 #牧羊犬 #愛犬

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Rapeseed

Rapeseed flowers in full bloom surrounded by cherry tree blossoms on the Miura Peninsula, Japan.

Pentax KP 150mm ISO 500 at ƒ/10 for 1/800 sec. No filter.

#flower #rapeseed #bloom #blossom #yellow #BrassicaNapus #spring #Japan

#三浦海岸桜まつり #三浦海岸 #桜まつり #花見 #京急線 #河津桜 #菜の花

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Futako-Tamagawa

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A commuter train on the Tokyu-Toyoko Line pulling into Futako-Tamagawa Station, which sits on Tokyo side of Tama River. Tama River overflowed her banks during the onslaught of Typhoon Hagibis this last October. The local citizens and government have worked hard to restore this area of Setagaya Ward (Tokyo) back to a sense of normalcy. Aside from plastic garbage stuck in the tops of a few trees, and huge mounds of mud and natural debris, the parks along the river’s edge have been restored and cleaned. Many elderly were out on a stroll, young families were flying kites, owners were walking their dogs, and joggers were out running along the river bank this cold and cloudy day.  

ISO 800 at ƒ/8 for 1/400 sec.

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Originally built in 1910, the “Former Shimizu Shoin Cottage” was dismantled and reassembled by the Shimizu Corporation for use at the Futako-Tamagawa Park as a public service to help preserve artifacts of Japan’s architectural heritage. The cottage was originally used by a Shimizu executive over 100 years ago and was built using Japanese hemlock and mulberry--trees that have sadly become rare after old-growth forests were clear-cut for lumber during the post-WWII reconstruction period.

ISO 12800 at ƒ/32 for 1/30 sec.

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Futako-Tamagawa Park features Kishin-en Garden, a Japanese-style garden that has taken on a more modern design allowing for easy access by the elderly, moms with strollers, and folks in wheelchairs.
ISO 400 at ƒ/4.5 for 1/100 sec.
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Ashigara Dog Run

It always brings a smile to my face when she cocks her head sideways as if asking "Huh?"

ISO 1600 at ƒ/7.1 for 1/500 sec.

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Took a break near Gotenmba (closest exit to Mt. Fuji) on the Tomei Expressway while on my way to make a visit at the cemetery during the New Year's holidays. Nowadays, all the major rest stops on the expressway have dog runs where you can take a break and let your pooch work off some of that pent up energy. It only takes milliseconds before they start the butt-smelling dance!

ISO 1600 at ƒ/8 for 1/1000 sec.

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#ボーダーコリー #犬 #愛犬 #ドッグラン #足柄サービスエリア #東名高速道路

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Hakone Shrine

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Young fern growing from the side of a wall made of clay and alternating layers of recyled Japanese roof tiles near the south gate of the Hakone Checkpoint. Such  walls (sotobei 外塀) were typically used to enclose, gardens, tea house, and aristocratic homes. Today, they can still be found around Buddhist temples and throughout Kyoto.

ISO 800 at ƒ/7.1 for 1/500 sec.

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Southern gate (Kyoto side) to the historical Hakone Checkpoint on the shores of Lake Ashino in the Hakone mountain range located halfway between Tokyo and Mt. Fuji. The checkpoint was used by the Edo Shogunate from 1619 until 1868 to inspect travelers, and feudal lords with their entourage of family, samurai, and staff. Feudal lords were required to leave their wives and children in Edo (modern-day Tokyo) and return to their castles every other year. The shogun basically held the families as hostages to ensure there were no rebellions. The checkpoint includes historically accurate reconstructions of gates, fences, officer housing, prison, and lookout tower, using the same tools and techniques from over 400 years ago. Even the dark blue paint is made of the original mixture of persimmon juice and charcoal.

ISO 800 at ƒ/7.1 for 1/1250 sec.

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Dock on the shores of Lake Ashi (芦ノ湖 Ashi-no-ko). Located about 90 minutes from Tokyo by car, the lake formed in a  volcanic crater that last erupted in 1170 creating Mt. Hakone, which has been a popular resort destination for an abundance of hot springs. 

ISO 400 at ƒ/8 for 1/250 sec.

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Two catamaran (double-hulled) cruise ships on Ashinko Lake. The Hakone-maru (left) and Jyukoku-maru (right) have been in operation since the 1960s. Have never taken a cruise on the lake, but looks like it would fun since I only recently learned that dogs are allowed on the upper decks.

ISO 200 at ƒ/6.3 for 1/400 sec.

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Leaves of a "weeping fern" (Lepisorus thunbergianus) with small dark spores at the ends of each leaf. This is an unusual fern that only grows on old trees covered in moss. All the trees, shrubs, mosses and grasses of Onshi-Hakone-Koen Park have been meticulously manicured and nurtured since 1886 when the grounds were originally part of the imperial Hakone Palace, which was a summer retreat for the imperial family and famous guests including Prince Edward from the UK who visited in 1922. After two major earthquakes destroyed the palace, combined with austerity measures resulting from WWII, the imperial family donated the grounds to Kanagawa Prefecture for use as a public park.

ISO 100 at ƒ/5.6 for 1/500 sec.

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Photo of the reconstructed Hakone Detached Palace (Kyu Hakone Rikyu), which used to be part of a larger summer retreat complex for the imperial family called the Hakone Palace (1886 to 1945). After the war, the palace grounds were converted into a public park and the detached palace was converted into a museum. On a clear day, the 2nd floor balcony offers a breathtaking view of Mt. Fuji with Ashinoko Lake in the foreground.

ISO 200 at ƒ/5 for 1/500 sec.

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Located at only about 32 km (20 miles) away, Mt. Fuji revealed herself from behind clouds as seen from Mt. Hakone with Ashinoko Lake in the foreground.

ISO 100 at ƒ/5.6 for 1/500 sec.

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Taking a break on a bench in Onshi-Hakone Park located just in front of the Hakone Detached Palace overlooking the Ashinoko Lake.

ISO 100 at ƒ/5.6 for 1/500 sec.

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Main entrance/exit of Onshi-Hakone Park, which was built as a part of the imperial family's summer retreat in 1884. The location was decided at the recommendation of a German physician, Dr. Erwin Balz, whose studies focused on preventative medicine. He believed natural hot springs and mountain air offered significant health benefits, making Hakone a perfect spot for a royal retreat. Nowadays, both Japanese and foreigners from the world over enjoy the benefits of hot springs and mountain air of Mt. Hakone.

ISO 1600 at ƒ/4.5 for 1/100 sec.

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Gate No. 2 of about 6 huge torii gates that lead the way to Hakone Shrine. Unfortunately, modernization of the lake's harbor starting back in the 1960s has become a commercial eyesore and tourist trap if viewed from across the other side of the harbor.

ISO 400 at ƒ/8 for 1/250 sec.

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One of several huge stone lanterns lining the Tokaido road (connecting Kyoto with Tokyo) near Hakone Shrine. Although modernized for automotive traffic these days, some parts of the Tokaido still retain the original stone paving, cedar trees, and charm dating back to the 17th century.

ISO 800 at ƒ/5.6 for 1/80 sec.

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Japanese cedar trees planted between 600 and 800 years ago to protect visitors to Hakone Shrine from the chill of winter winds and heat of the summer sun.

ISO 3200 at ƒ/4.5 for 1/40 sec.

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Stone lantern with red glass inlays (above) and the Anzan-sugi (below). Anzan-sugi (cedar of safe birth) is an 800-year old cedar tree believed to possess a divine spirit of the Shinto tradition. The shimenawa (sacred straw/hemp rope) on the tree is the border between realm of the spirit and humans and wards of evil spirits. This tree is regarded as a symbol for a smooth delivery when giving birth, and a symbol of prosperity of one's descendants. Pregnant women, families of all ages, and tourists will offer simple prayers or just pay respect to the tree's spirit with a simple bow.

ISO 800 at ƒ/4.5 for 1/80 sec.

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Anzan-sugi (cedar of safe birth) is an 800-year old cedar tree believed to possess a divine spirit of the Shinto tradition. The shimenawa (sacred straw/hemp rope) on the tree is the border between realm of the spirit and humans and wards of evil spirits. This tree is regarded as a symbol for a smooth delivery when giving birth, and a symbol of prosperity of one's descendants. Pregnant women, families of all ages, and tourists will offer simple prayers or just pay respect to the tree's spirit with a simple bow.

ISO 800 at ƒ/4.5 for 1/80 sec.

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Posing with a komainu (lion-like dog) statue in front of one of many small shrines located throughout the Hakone Shrine complex.

ISO 3200 at ƒ/5.6 for 1/25 sec.

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After climbing the cedar-tree-lined 89 steps, a small clearing appears revealing the main Hakone Shrine complex. On both sides of the gate, there are huge komainu (lion-like dogs) guarding the shrine. The 1,260-year-old shrine was visited by many warlords who prayed for success in battle and peace in their territories. Nowadays, visitors pray for safe delivery of a baby, purification of one's soul, safety while driving, and economic fortune. For some visitors, the shrine is considered to be a so-called "power spot" where you can "feel in-tune with nature or the surrounding elements."

ISO 800 at ƒ/5.6 for 1/80 sec.

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One of nine dragon heads used at the purification fountain where you wash your hands before approaching the Nine-Headed-Dragon Shrine [Kuzuryu-jinja], which is one of many sub-shrines at the Hakone Shrine complex. Dragons are a common motif at the water fountains [chozuya or temizuya] of many Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples. In Japanese mythology, dragons were considered to be deities of water and rain.

ISO 3200 at ƒ/5.6 for 1/100 sec.

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Originally established in the year 757, the Nine-Headed-Dragon Shrine [Kuzuryu-jinja] reveres a nine-headed dragon. According to ancient legend, the dragon who lived at the bottom of Lake Ashi demanded a human sacrifice from the local villagers. A monk named Mangan Jyonin saved the villagers by subduing the dragon causing it to renounce its evil ways. The dragon became revered as a dragon king, and these days, a festival is held every year on July 31st to celebrate the nine-headed dragon king.

ISO 3200 at ƒ/4 for 1/200 sec.

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This torii gate serves two purposes. First, this torii gate indicates "entrance" from the shore of Ashinko Lake to Hakone Shrine which sits 213 meters (700 feet) up on the hill behind the gate. This particular gate is unique in that there are not so many throughout all of Japan that have been built directly over the water. Second, this torii gate is named "Heiwa-no-Torii" (Gate of Peace), which was erected in 1951 to commemorate the Treaty of San Francisco where Japan concluded peace with 48 nations to formally end WWII. 

ISO 200 at ƒ/11 for 1/200 sec.

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The "Heiwa-no-Torii" (Peace Gate), which leads up to Hakone Shrine tucked away in the mountainside above the lake, was erected in the water just off the shore of Ashinoko Lake. This view from across the lake affords a great view of Mt. Fuji on a clear day.
ISO 200 at ƒ/8 for 1/400 sec.
#torii #shrinegate #toriigate #peacetorii #Hakone #HakoneShrine #LakeAshi #AshinokoLake #MtFuji #Japan #鳥居 #平和の鳥居 #箱根神社 #芦ノ湖 #箱根 #富士山 #PentaxKP

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Odaiba

Shinagawa Wharf

High-profile container-handling gantry cranes (foreground) at the Shinagawa Container Terminal. The smokestack for the Shinagawa Power Plant can be seen in the background. View as seen from Odaiba Island located in Tokyo Bay.

ISO 1600 at ƒ/4 for 1/5 sec.

#crane #GantryCrane #ContainerCrane #ShinagawaWharf #TokyoBay #reflections #cityscape #cityskyline #waterfront #nightscape #industrial

#クレーン #メガガントリークレーン #品川南ふ頭 #東京港

Ryoma

Tourists on the Ryoma enjoying a harbor boat cruise around Shinagawa Wharf, Odaiba Island, and Rainbow Bridge located in the upper portion of Tokyo Bay. 

Standing on the shore at night, you can hear the echoes of jovial passengers singing, chatting, and laughing with some occasional singing as they wine and dine on Japanese dishes. Regardless of nationality and language barriers, both the Japanese and foreigners onboard seem to be having a delightful experience of sharing memorable experiences that I am sure they will treasure and share with loved ones back home.

ISO 1600 at ƒ/5.6 for 1/13 sec.

#Ryoma #TokyoBay #ship #dinnercruise #baycruise #harborcruise #Odaiba #nightcruise #waterfront #nightscape

#竜馬 #チャータークルーズ #品川南ふ頭 #東京港 #お台場 #レインボーブリッジ #東京湾クルーズ #水上バス

Rainbow Bridge

View of Rainbow Bridge from a beach on the island of Odaiba. In 1853, the Shogunate ordered the building of Odaiba island, among other man-made islands in Tokyo Bay,  to host canon batteries for the defense of Edo (modern Tokyo) in response to the arrival of U.S. Navy Commodore Perry and his warships.

With the completion of the bridge in 1993, the island has rapidly transformed into a popular tourist destination and is home to luxury high-rise condos with beautiful views of Tokyo Bay.  

ISO 1600 at ƒ/4.5 for 1/15 sec.

#RainbowBridge #TokyoBay #Odaiba #Tokyo

#レインボーブリッジ #東京湾 #お台場 #東京

Dinner Cruise Boats in Tokyo Bay

The low profile of these boats allows them to head up the Sumida River where they have to pass under highway and pedestrian bridges that are located almost every kilometer or so up the river.

Visiting this beach with my dog on a cool autumn evening is great due to the fewer number of tourists and people on the beach, which gives me a chance to take her off her leash and let her bark at the boats in the bay.

ISO 1600 at ƒ/4.5 for 1/13 sec.

#dinnercruise #TokyoBay #ship #nightcruise #baycruise #harborcruise #Odaiba #waterfront #nightscape #RainbowBridge

#チャータークルーズ #品川南ふ頭 #東京港 #お台場 #レインボーブリッジ #東京湾クルーズ #水上バス

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