Ryukozan Choanji 、 Sotoshu Hanano Temple
Buddhist temple · Hakone ·

Ryukozan Choanji 、 Sotoshu Hanano Temple

Buddhist temple · Hakone ·

Buddhist temple with 200+ disciple statues & wooded gardens

Ryukozan Choanji 、 Sotoshu Hanano Temple by null
Ryukozan Choanji 、 Sotoshu Hanano Temple by null
Ryukozan Choanji 、 Sotoshu Hanano Temple by null
Ryukozan Choanji 、 Sotoshu Hanano Temple by null
Ryukozan Choanji 、 Sotoshu Hanano Temple by null
Ryukozan Choanji 、 Sotoshu Hanano Temple by null
Ryukozan Choanji 、 Sotoshu Hanano Temple by null
Ryukozan Choanji 、 Sotoshu Hanano Temple by null
Ryukozan Choanji 、 Sotoshu Hanano Temple by null
Ryukozan Choanji 、 Sotoshu Hanano Temple by null
Ryukozan Choanji 、 Sotoshu Hanano Temple by null
Ryukozan Choanji 、 Sotoshu Hanano Temple by null
Ryukozan Choanji 、 Sotoshu Hanano Temple by null
Ryukozan Choanji 、 Sotoshu Hanano Temple by null
Ryukozan Choanji 、 Sotoshu Hanano Temple by null
Ryukozan Choanji 、 Sotoshu Hanano Temple by null
Ryukozan Choanji 、 Sotoshu Hanano Temple by null
Ryukozan Choanji 、 Sotoshu Hanano Temple by null
Ryukozan Choanji 、 Sotoshu Hanano Temple by null
Ryukozan Choanji 、 Sotoshu Hanano Temple by null

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82 Sengokuhara, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0631, Japan Get directions

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82 Sengokuhara, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0631, Japan Get directions

+81 460 84 8187
hakone.or.jp
@hakoneonsen

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restroom
wheelchair accessible entrance

Last updated

Dec 15, 2025

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"A quietly maintained mountain temple reached by a gentle, two-hour walk through cypress forests, where an 83-year-old widow has cared for the site for more than six decades. Family and community support have been essential to its survival—her son balances a weekday career as a dentist with weekend monastic duties—and recent fundraising efforts (including unexpected help from personal investments and strong local solidarity) helped replace a failing roof. The temple exemplifies grassroots efforts to keep rural religious sites alive amid demographic change." - Stephanie Zubiri

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Ryukozan Choanji 、 Sotoshu Hanano Temple

Bill R.

Google
This is a wonderful temple to visit. It was a lot of fun to wander the hill covered in statues, and look at their expressions. They ranged from joyful to angry; bored to pleased, and every emotion in between. It was also nice and quiet to sit down and meditate for a while.

Paul B

Google
Low-key Zen. Nice one. Acres of wonderful forested walking paths on the hillside behind the temple buildings ... filled with old trees and statuary. We were impressed by the numerous volunteer locals meticulously clipping away at the intruding weeds. Parking, lavatory and cemetery included at no charge!

Booban B.

Google
Beautiful temple with different types of sculptures scattered throughout the forest. Best time to enjoy during autumn. Other time forest is full of lush green leaves.

Mangesh G.

Google
If you are trying to visit Hakone you shouldn't miss this place. Very peaceful environment. You can enjoy Autumn leaves in November or snow in winter.We visited in November so we could see Autumn leaves🍁. Some bamboo trees are there. Statues are great. They are built from stones. If you are hungry you can enjoy noodles near this temple as soba noodles restaurant is at the entrance of the temple. From this temple pompass field is also near.

Purna Lal C.

Google
A historical Buddhist Temple. Worth visiting during your Hakone trip. It's very close to Ashi Lake. Besides, it's on the way back to Tokyo. Five hundred of Buddha’s disples gathered here after his death. Their pictures were all around the temple.

Tewekwitha “Tawny” A.

Google
Beautiful Buddhist temple hidden amongst the suburb. My brother and I went around 5pm, and we were the only ones there. It's small, quiet, and so peaceful. Definitely come in and have a moment of peace to yourself here ♡

hkn 2.

Google
Choan-ji is an historical Buddhist temple in Hakone built in 1658 . With thousands of statues to reminding us the harmony of natural and another world. living .✨ God bless us 🙏

Clayton

Google
Beautiful temple in the snow! Didn’t adventure too far since it was getting dark but it was very quiet and peaceful. Would recommend a visit if you don’t mind a little walk.