Izusan Shrine (with baby)
How Baby-Friendly is Izusan Shrine?
What makes it 25% Baby-Friendly: Infants face steep stairs that block strollers, no nursing room, no changing table, and only squat toilets; parents must carry the baby in a carrier and handle feeding outdoors, so comfort is poor.
Positives:
- Lower‐shrine Access: The lower shrine is reachable with a baby carrier and no stroller needed.
- Quick Cultural Stops: Omikuji and the folk museum offer brief, interactive experiences.
Challenges:
- Steep Uneven Steps: Main route has 837 uneven stone steps and is not stroller-friendly.
- Limited Baby Facilities: No changing tables or nursing rooms onsite; bring your own supplies.
What is Izusan Shrine?
- A venerable Shinto shrine complex on the slopes of Mount Izusan in Hakone, venerating water and hot spring deities
- A cedar-forested precinct composed of multiple shrine buildings, stone torii gates, and ornate dragon-carved details
- A sacred site with roots in the Nara period, historically linked to the legendary union of Minamoto no Yoritomo and Hōjō Masako
What is so special about Izusan Shrine for with baby?
- Reach only the lower shrine by baby carrier to avoid 800+ steps
- Interactive omikuji and ema at the lower shrine for toddler-friendly fun
- Brief visit to Izusan Folk Museum for indoor rest and culture
- Use community center restrooms for diaper changes and feeding
- Visit early or mid-April festival from the lower plaza for safety
Note: Izusan 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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