
A small memorial stone marking the Hakone Ekiden’s outward-goal and return-start in Hakone — a cultural landmark for Japan’s famous university relay. Photograph the engraved monument with the road and mountainous Hakone backdrop, especially with autumn colors or low-angle winter light. Best visited at golden hour or on Jan 2–3 during the race for dynamic shots; weekdays outside race season are quiet. Easily reached by car or local bus from Hakone-Yumoto; no entry fee. Modest roadside parking or駅

A small memorial stone marking the Hakone Ekiden’s outward-goal and return-start in Hakone — a cultural landmark for Japan’s famous university relay. Photograph the engraved monument with the road and mountainous Hakone backdrop, especially with autumn colors or low-angle winter light. Best visited at golden hour or on Jan 2–3 during the race for dynamic shots; weekdays outside race season are quiet. Easily reached by car or local bus from Hakone-Yumoto; no entry fee. Modest roadside parking or駅