Ryukozan Choanji 、 Sotoshu Hanano Temple — Attraction in Hakone

I wish I did not have to leave this place. If you have read my reviews you know I love statues and especially a variety of them. I also love gardens and fall colors. Choan-ji is time well spent on all of these things. Blown away by the foliage, struck by the garden and surrounding forest. Loving the various statues and how (every one) of the statues is different and depicts a different posture. If on a day trip then I would recommend about an hour. If staying overnight then take a few hours. Very relaxing compared to the...

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...

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...