Admission
Free
Also called Tamadare
Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture
At a Glance
Positioned near Hakone-Yumoto station, this shrine serves as a traditional waypoint where onsen visitors pause to offer gratitude before entering the therapeutic waters.
The shrine's name, Tamasudare (玉簾), literally means 'jeweled curtain,' possibly referencing the cascading mineral-rich waters that define Hakone's geothermal landscape.
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Visit on a weekday morning rather than weekends to experience the shrine with fewer visitors and a quieter atmosphere that better suits the sacred setting in Yumoto's hot-spring town.
Wear comfortable walking shoes since the shrine sits in Hakone's hilly terrain near Hakone-Yumoto station, and you may want to explore the surrounding hot-spring area on foot after your visit.
Ask shrine staff or attendants before taking photos inside the main worship areas, as some Shinto shrines restrict photography in certain sacred spaces to maintain the spiritual environment.
Bring cash for any offerings or purchases of omamori (protective amulets) since smaller shrines in rural hot-spring areas like Yumoto may not accept card payments.
Arrive with a clear mind and move slowly through the grounds, as this local worship site serves the Hakone community and deserves the same respectful attention you would give a major shrine.
Check if the shrine has specific visiting hours before heading there, especially during off-season months when some smaller shrines may have limited accessibility or adjusted schedules.
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Fascinating facts about this place
Positioned near Hakone-Yumoto station, this shrine serves as a traditional waypoint where onsen visitors pause to offer gratitude before entering the therapeutic waters.
The shrine's name, Tamasudare (玉簾), literally means 'jeweled curtain,' possibly referencing the cascading mineral-rich waters that define Hakone's geothermal landscape.
The shrine's location at the convergence of hot spring activity and mountain terrain made it a crucial spiritual site for early travelers navigating Hakone's challenging passes.
Tamasudare sits in Yumoto, Hakone's oldest hot spring district, making it a spiritual anchor for visitors who've soaked in these waters for over 1,200 years.
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