One of the best classic hotels in Hakone decorated with azaleas and Lake Ashi
Odakyu Yama-no-Hotel is a classic hotel located in Moto-Hakone, Hakone-cho, Kanagawa Prefecture, surrounded by the beautiful scenery of Lake Ashi. The hotel is especially famous for the azaleas in the garden, which are at their best in spring. The garden is popular as one of Hakone's most popular flower viewing spots, with colorful azaleas blooming all along the slopes and Lake Ashi and Mt. The garden is well maintained, and the overlapping red, pink, and white azaleas are as beautiful as a painting. On a fine day, you can take a picture of Mt. Fuji over the azaleas, so you can enjoy both the flowers and the magnificent scenery of Hakone at the same time. The area is also close to Hakone Imperial Park, Hakone Shrine, and Moto-Hakone Port, making it an easy spot to include in Hakone sightseeing and photography routes. Not only azaleas in spring, but also fresh greenery and autumn leaves provide a serene atmosphere, and just strolling around the hotel will give you an elegant Hakone-like experience. The combination of flowers, the lake, Mt. Fuji, and the classic hotel setting make this a must for photography enthusiasts.
Key points for photography
The key to taking this shot is to use the azaleas in the foreground, with Lake Ashinoko and Mt. Using a wide-angle lens to capture the entire garden will help convey the expanse of azaleas and the elegant atmosphere of the hotel. On the other hand, using a telephoto lens can emphasize the density of the flowers and bring out the large Mt.
Best viewing and photography timing
Best Season
春
Recommended times
Morning, noon
Access & Basic Information (Check Before Shooting)
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | 80, Moto-Hakone, Hakone-cho, Ashigarashita-gun, Kanagawa, Japan |
| subject | Azalea, Mt. |
| Admission fee | None |
| Admission Time | Yes |
| Parking lot | Yes |
| Restroom | Yes |
