# Mount Kintoki

> The highest point on the Hakone caldera rim at 1,213 meters, linked by legend to the boy hero Kintaro. From the Kintoki-jinja-iriguchi bus stop in Sengokuhara the climb takes about 75 minutes, and on a clear day Mount Fuji fills the view from the top.

- Prefecture: Kanagawa
- Type: Mountain
- Address: Hakone, Kanagawa, Japan

Mount Kintoki is the highest point on the outer rim of the Hakone caldera, at 1,213 meters, an old stratovolcano that was active between 350,000 and 270,000 years ago before its south side collapsed. Its other name, Inohana-dake, boar's-nose peak, comes from its outline, and a small Inohana Shrine stands on top. Folklore says Kintaro, the strong boy who grew up to become Sakata no Kintoki, one of Minamoto no Yorimitsu's four retainers, was raised on these slopes. The Sengokuhara route starts by the Kintoki Shrine at the foot and passes the Yadori-ishi, a giant boulder where Kintaro and his mother are said to have spent the night. The Hakone Geopark puts the climb at about 75 minutes from the Kintoki-jinja-iriguchi bus stop. It is steeper than the time suggests: hard lava layers form stair-like rock steps, slippery when wet, so wear proper shoes. At the summit, by the stone marker reading Tenka no shuho Kintoki-yama, two teahouses sell food and drinks, and Mount Fuji rises to the west above the Sengokuhara grassland. Fuji is often hidden by cloud, so an early start improves the odds. There is no gate and no fee.

## FAQ

### How long does it take to climb Mount Kintoki?

About 75 minutes up from the Kintoki-jinja-iriguchi bus stop, according to the Hakone Geopark. The trail is steep with rock steps, so the descent is not much quicker; check the last bus times before you set off.

### Can I see Mount Fuji from the summit?

Yes, on a clear day Fuji rises to the west, just beside the summit marker, with the Sengokuhara grassland below. It is often hidden by cloud, so start early.

### Is there food or water at the summit?

Two teahouses at the summit, Kintoki Chaya and Kintaro Chaya, sell food and drinks, but neither offers lodging. Carry your own water in case they are closed.

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Source: Mount Kintoki — Japan Voyage