, also referred to as
Hakone Lake or
Ashinoko Lake, is a scenic lake in the
Hakone area of
Kanagawa Prefecture in
Honshu,
Japan. It is a
crater lake that lies along the southwest wall of the
caldera of
Mount Hakone, a
complex volcano that last erupted in 1170 CE at
Owakudani. The lake is known for its views of
Mt. Fuji, its numerous
hot springs, historical sites, and ryokan. The lake is located on the
Tokaido road, the main link between Kyoto and Tokyo. A number of pleasure boats and ferries traverse the lake, providing scenic views for tourists and passengers. Several of the boats are inspired by the design of sailing warships.