Hakone Day Trip

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It is extremely convenient to take the Limited Express Romancecar from Shinjuku Station to Hakone Yumoto.
The entire journey takes only 80 minutes while you relax in your comfortable seat.

Once you reach Hakone-Yumoto Station, head out for Lake Ashi first. Ride the Hakone Tozan Bus H Line for about 40 minutes until the Motohakone-ko stop.

While strolling along Cedar Avenue, you'll arrive at Hakone Shrine in about a 40-minute walk. As evident from the constant stream of worshippers, Hakone Shrine is considered one of the top must-see spots in Hakone. It was established in the Nara period (757 AD) and enshrines three deities collectively called "Hakone Okami." At the shrine's entrance, a torii gate symbolizing peace stands tall against Lake Ashi, seemingly floating on the water's surface. Its mystical presence evokes a sense of reverence in onlookers. Keep walking along the approach and climb up the long stone steps. After passing through the fourth and fifth torii gates, you'll reach the main hall of the shrine.

Let's return from Hakone Shrine to Motohakone-ko and head towards Togendai-ko aboard the Hakone Sightseeing Cruise while enjoying a cruise on Lake Ashi. Each of the three pirate ships features luxurious and uniquely designed interiors where you can spend a leisurely time. Stepping out onto the deck, you'll find solace in the mountains of Hakone.

Once you arrive at the Togendai-ko, grab lunch at the Togendai View Restaurant. Here, you can enjoy authentic grilled dishes cooked over charcoal and Western cuisine made with local ingredients. Popular menu items include fluffy omelet rice and hamburg steak made with rice and eggs from Gotemba. We also recommend trying the "Pirate Barrel Draft Beer" while enjoying the view of passing pirate ships.

After lunch, hop on the Hakone Ropeway and head to Owakudani.

This place, now one of Hakone's premier tourist spots, was formed over 3000 years ago by the eruption of Mt. Hakone. Even now, white smoke rises from the mountainside. This, along with the unique smell of sulfur rising from the rust-colored barren land, is the highlight of this journey.

When you visit, be sure to try the famous "Owakudani black eggs." When boiled in Owakudani's hot springs, the mineral content in the water adheres to the surface of the shells, turning them black. It is said that consuming one egg can extend your lifespan by seven years! Regardless of the longevity myth, savoring these eggs while enjoying the scenery is truly special.

From Owakudani Station, let's enjoy a scenic journey in the sky aboard the Hakone Ropeway to Sounzan Station. At Sounzan, which is a transfer station for the Hakone Tozan Cable Car, you'll find foot baths and a terrace where you can overlook the Hakone caldera.

From Gora Station, take the Hakone Tozan Train and arrive at Chokoku-no-Mori Station in about 3 minutes. It's a 2-minute walk from the station to reach the art museum.
In the spacious outdoor exhibition area, you'll find about 120 masterpieces by renowned sculptors representing the modern and contemporary periods, including works by artists like Rodin. The Picasso Pavilion, which sequentially displays a world-renowned collection of 319 pieces, is also must-see.

After enjoying the art museum, take the Hakone Tozan Train to Hakone Yumoto.


For the final part of your Hakone journey, relax and unwind at the day-use hot spring "Hakone Yuryo." From Hakone-Yumoto Station, you can take a free shuttle bus, which takes about 3 minutes to reach the hot spring (departures every 15 minutes from the station).
Hakone Yuryo offers day-use hot springs with 19 private rooms equipped with private outdoor baths (reservation is required) and spacious indoor baths. After your bath, you can taste Hakone Yuryo’s rustic Japanese cuisine cooked over traditional irori hearths.

Until the departure time of your return with Limited Express Romancecar, explore interesting souvenirs such as hot spring manju (sweet buns with bean filling) and marquetry at "Hakone no Ichi," located close to the ticket gates of Hakone-Yumoto Station. The market is open until 20:00, so take your time and enjoy your shopping experience.

Since you went through the major sights of Hakone in such a short time, take the Limited Express Romancecar back to Shinjuku while resting your tired body. You can relax in the spacious seats of the reserved car.
The journey back to Shinjuku will take 80 minutes.

How was it?
For those who think a day trip to Hakone is not doable since it is far away, you can go for it if you avoid the crowds. Don’t miss out on Hakone and try this day trip out!