With its hot springs, ancient shrine, and Mt. Fuji views, this mountain town is a welcome reprieve from the big cities.

Japan is dotted with bold archways that stand apart from the regular landscape. Some are more elaborate than others, but the basics remain: two pillars adjoined by one or two beams. Called torii ...

Here are five iconic torii gates in Japan. 1. Torii of Peace The torii floats just close enough to land. Image: iStock/Phil McMannis The Torii of Peace at Hakone Shrine is one of the most sought torii ...

It's one of only three documented torii gates in Japan with this triangular shape. How to get there: From Shinjuku Station, take the Odakyu train to Hakone-Yumoto Station, then take the Hakone ...

A ten-minute walk from the port leads to the Hakone Ropeway, the recommended mode to get to Owakudani Park. But visitors can still take photos of the torii gate by going on a lake cruise via a for ...

don’t forget to pay a visit to the Hakone Shrine, with its red torii gate that can be seen from the waters. Said to bring luck in battle, its powers have been trusted by the likes of shogun ...