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- When: December 1, 2011(Thu.) – February 29, 2012 (Sun.)
- Where: Odakyu Sightseeing Service Center, Odawara, Shinjuku
- Valuable packages and tours
- EVENT & PRESENT
- Event Schedule
- Special Chinese New Year Hakone Freepass
- Odakyu Hakone Relax Coupons
Hakone Area map
Seeing and Playing
Getting around
Hakone Sightseeing Cruise
- These sightseeing cruises have been modeled after Western European battle ships (sail boats). Three unique ships, each with their own distinct design, are in service on Lake Ashi.
Hakone Ropeway
- Holder of a Guinness World Record as the aerial ropeway with the most annual passengers in the world, Hakone Ropeway offers spectacular panoramic views of Mount Fuji on clear days.
Hakone Tozan Line
- This mountain railway service allows passengers to travel the 8.9km between Hakone-Yumoto and Gora in approx. 30 minutes. Covering a relatively short distance, the train goes by a number of notable sites.
Relaxing
Himeshara Hot Springs
- Surrounded by forest, this outdoor hot spring allows guests to relax in a hot bath while completely engrossed in nature's beauty. In addition, the water of the hot spring changes by season offering an additional visual treat.
Amazake-chaya Tea House
- Easily recognized by its thatched roof, this refined, old-fashioned teahouse is famous for its amazake (sweet sake), a refreshing drink that is produced without sugar or similar additives, and derives its sweetness solely from its main ingredient, malted rice.
Sightseeing
Hakone Checkpoint
- Established during the Edo Period in 1619, Hakone Sekisho ('Hakone Checkpoint') is a famous historical site. It was completely restored in 2007 and features several highlights. Inside the Hakone Sekisho (‘Hakone Checkpoint’) Exhibition Hall, visitors can witness reenacted scenes portraying life in Edo society.
Suginamiki (Cedar Avenue)
- The Suginamiki is an avenue of cedar trees, originally planted to shield travelers from sun exposure during summer and protect them from snow in winter. The avenue extends for about 2 kilometers and retains its original Edo-era atmosphere.
Owakudani
- The Owakudani valley was created as a result of volcanic activity in the distant past. Referred to as"the valley of hell" in ancient times, the area reminds visitors of the tremendous power of Mother Nature. According to local lore, eating just one of the area's famed kurotamago (black eggs) prolongs one's life by 7 years.
Accommodation
Odakyu Hakone Okuyumoto Hotel Hatsuhana
- A Japanese-style hotel that combines conventional hotel services with a traditional Japanese inn-like appearance, featuring Japanese-style straw mats (tatami) and a hot spring, and distinguished by courteous assistance from staff.
Hakone Highland Hotel
- A resort hotel located in the midst of a vast land site, surrounded by a rich natural environment. Due to its location, underflow water originating from Mount Kintoki springs out of the ground and is used for food and other purposes.
Hôtel de Yama
- A genuine resort hotel with a design modeled after ancient European castles. Its exquisite garden has flowers in bloom across the four seasons and looks out on Lake Ashi.
Making an excursion
Gotemba Premium Outlets®
- Gotemba Premium Outlets is one of the nation's largest outlet malls with over 210 leading Japanese and foreign brand stores. The mall site features several towers and open spaces, as well as a Ferris wheel, from where tourists can enjoy a view of Mount Fuji.
- The Outlets are conveniently reached by using the Hakone Tozan "Kanko-shisetsu-meguri" Bus (Gora ⇔ Gotemba: aprox. 70 minutes) or Odakyu Hakone Highway Bus (about 100 minutes, running directly from Shinjuku).
Hakone Tozan "Kanko-shisetsu-meguri" Bus
Odakyu Hakone Highway Bus
- The best value for Hakone: The Hakone Freepass
- Departing from Friday, January 20 to Wednesday, February 29,2012
- Get a two-day pass for just 4,100 yen (regular price 5,000 yen)!
- Ride seven selected Hakone transportation services as much as you like!
- That's not all!
- Purchase now to receive a free coupon book packed with deals for over 70 Hakone facilities!
- Example: At Gotemba Premium Outlets, use the coupon book to get further discounts on outlet merchandise.
- Odakyu Hakone Relax Coupons
EVENT & PRESENT
Saturday, January 21 to Monday 23, 2012
- Welcome to Hakone, one of Japan's most well-known sightseeing areas. Designated a National Park, Hakone has a beautiful natural environment with something for everyone-panoramic views of Mount Fuji, hot springs (onsen), a beautiful lake, art museums and more. Many special activities are being planned for Chinese New Year to welcome visitors from all over the world and make their trip to Hakone even more memorable. We hope you'll enjoy your trip to Hakone.
- Souvenir Photo with a Samurai and a Lady's Attendant
- Travel back in time to the Edo Period (1603-1868)!
Get your picture taken with a samurai and a lady's attendant.
- Fun Prize Draw
- Anybody can take part in this prize draw, and everyone will win a prize.
- Mochi (Rice Cake) Pounding
- Mochi (rice cake) is a traditional part of the New Year's celebrations in Japan.
Experience mochi pounding and enjoy sampling some of the mochi.
- Free Amazake
- Amazake is a traditional rice beverage popular in Japan.
Since it's alcohol free, it's suitable for children as well.
- Japanese Drumming
- Enjoy an energetic and expressive performance of Japanese drumming by a leading Hakone group.
- Shishimai Lion Dance
- The Yudate Kagura (a Shinto song and dance) is designated as an intangible cultural asset which has been passed down since 1776 in the Sangokuhara area of Hakone.
- Kirariko (Hakone Geisha) Performance
- Chinese New Year visitors will be welcomed with a special performance of traditional Japanese arts by Kirariko (Hakone Geisha).
Discount Coupons
Event Schedule
Saturday, January 21 to Monday 23, 2012
| Schedule | 11:00 – 15:30 for a total of three days from January 21 (Sat.) to January 23 (Mon.) (subject to change) |
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| Place | Togendai |
| 1/21(Sat.) | 1/22(Sun.) | 1/23(Mon.) | |
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| Souvenir Photo with a Samurai and a Lady's Attendant | 11:00-15:30 | ||
| Fun Prize Draw | 11:00-15:30 | ||
| Mochi (Rice Cake) Pounding | 12:40- | ||
| Free Amazake | 14:10- | ||
| Japanese Drumming | First performance 12:00-12:20 Second performance 13:50-14:10 |
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| Shishimai Lion Dance | First performance 12:00-12:20 Second performance 13:50-14:10 |
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| Kirariko (Hakone Geisha) Performance | First performance 12:00-12:20 Second performance 13:50-14:10 |
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- February 1 (Wed.) – April 8 (Sun.), 2012
The sweets festival "Hakone Sweets Collection — Spring 2012" will be held from February 1 (Wed.) to April 8 (Sun.). Hakone area hotels, traditional inns (ryokan), and Japanese and Western style restaurants will be serving original sweets available only during the festival. 
Special Chinese New Year Hakone Freepass
- Usable period: January 20 (Fri.) – February 29 (Wed.) ,2012
Sales start on January 15 (Sun.) - Fare: The regular price of 5,000 yen is discounted to 4,100 yen for adults from Shinjuku Station (valid for two days)
- Purchase location: Odakyu Sightseeing Service Center, Shinjuku
The freepasses are not sold in the Odakyu Sightseeing Service Center, Odawara.
* You must display a non-Japanese passport
Ride seven Hakone transportation services in the designated area as much as you like!
Enjoy discounts and privileges at over fifty Hakone hot springs, museums, and restaurants.
Odakyu Line round-trip tickets are included.
Purchase a separate limited express ticket to ride the "Romancecar" (100% reserved seat train)
Round-trip ticket (Shinjuku- Odawara) + free use of seven transportation services (Hakone Tozan Train, Hakone Tozan Bus, Hakone Tozan Cable Car, Hakone Tozan Ropeway, Hakone Sightseeing Cruise, Odakyu Hakone Highway Bus, and Numazu Tokai Bus) + discounts and privileges at over fifty Hakone hot springs, museums, and restaurants.
Transportation services usable with the Hakone Freepass.
Hakone Tozan Train
Hakone Ropeway
Hakone Tozan Cable Car
Hakone Sightseeing Cruise
Odakyu Hakone Highway Bus (designated areas)
Numazu Tozan Tokai Bus (designated areas)
Hakone Tozan Bus (designated areas)
Hakone Tozan "Kanko-shisetsu-meguri" Bus
Odakyu Hakone Relax Coupons
Receive a complimentary Hakone Coupon Book with any purchase of a Hakone Freepass or an Odakyu Romancecar limited express ticket.
Great Savings and Bonuses with the Hakone Coupon Book
Coupons can be used at facilities displaying this sign.Coupons in the coupon book entitle you to discounts or bonuses at more than 70 facilities including art museums, hot springs (onsen), restaurants and hotels. Also good for discounts on food and beverages sold aboard the Romancecar.
Also includes special limited-time offers during the Hakone Welcome Chinese New Year Visitors Campaign.
For more information, see "Hakone Coupon Book."
"Odakyu Hakone Stamp Rally" is held at the same time!
Hakone Coupon Book comes with an "Odakyu Hakone Stamp Rally" sheet for collecting the character stamps of FUJIKO・F・FUJIO's works. Upon getting the sheet stamped with four out of six different stamps such as "Doraemon & Nobita" and "Perman 3rd"found at seven places in the Hakone area and completing a brief questionnaire, you will be rewarded with a set of two special plastic folders on which FUJIKO・F・FUJIO characters are printed!
Where to redeem your present：Odawara Station, Hakone-Yumoto Station, Gora Station, Owakudani Station, Togendai Station, Gotemba Premium Outlets®, Hakone-machi Port, Moto-Hakone Port and Odakyu Sightseeing Service Center
*The number of Special Plastic Folders is limited and will only be available while stock lasts.
How to Get the Hakone Coupon Book
With purchase of any of the products or limited express tickets listed below used between December 1, 2011 (Thu.) – March 31, 2012 (Sat.)
- Hakone Freepass or Odakyu Romancecar limited express ticket (*1, *2)
- Hakone Freepass or an accommodation package that includes an Odakyu Romancecar limited express ticket (*2)
- Odakyu Hakone Highway Bus ticket (for travel between Shinjuku and Tomei Gotemba/Odakyu Hotel de Yama)
*1. If buying from a vending machine at any station on the Odakyu Line, please ask station staff for a coupon book.
*2. If buying a Romancecar limited express ticket to Odawara or Hakone-Yumoto
Available at
Counters at Odakyu Line stations, Odakyu Travel Agency business locations, Odakyu Hakone Highway Bus information, and major travel agencies (JTB, Nippon Travel Agency, and KNT)
Note: some travel agency may require you a handling fee. Please consult to your travel agency for details.
Available period
From December 1, 2011 (Thu.) – March 31, 2012 (Sat.)
* Offer ends when the supply is sold out.
Validity
Valid from December 1, 2011 (Thu.) – March 31, 2012 (Sat.)
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