Hakone Mototsumiya Shrine (with baby)
How Baby-Friendly is Hakone Mototsumiya Shrine?
What makes it 25% Baby-Friendly: Babies may ride the ropeway, yet summit access has steps, no stroller routes, no nursing or diaper tables and harsh exposure, making visits inconvenient and risky for caregivers.
Positives:
- Easy Cultural Introduction: Short shrine walk and simple rituals make it accessible for little ones.
- Scenic Break: Ropeway ride doubles as rest time for babies in carriers.
Challenges:
- No Summit Baby Facilities: No changing tables or nursing rooms at the shrine; plan to use base station.
- Uneven Terrain: Stone steps and narrow paths require a secure baby carrier and slow pace.
What is Hakone Mototsumiya Shrine?
- A mototsumiya ("original shrine") at the 1,356-meter summit of Mount Komagatake, recognized as the foundational site of the Hakone Shrine complex
- A compact Shinto sanctuary featuring a stone torii gate, a classical honden worship hall, and the sacred Umayoriishi rock set within subalpine forest
- A mountaintop shrine accessible via the Hakone Komagatake Ropeway, positioned above Lake Ashi and Mount Fuji amid seasonal foliage
What is so special about Hakone Mototsumiya Shrine for with baby?
- Scenic ropeway ride with Lake Ashi and Mt. Fuji views
- Simple shrine rituals ideal for toddlers
- Easy-to-manage 1–2 hour visit
- Bring baby carrier and own changing supplies
- Use base-station nursing room before ascent
Note: Hakone Mototsumiya Shrine is 25% Baby-Friendly. You may want to consider other Baby-Friendly Things to Do in Hakone for a more suitable experience.
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About Hakone Mototsumiya Shrine
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