A 2 day course in which you can experience the wonders of Hakone, such as enjoying the magnificent scenery from the Ropeway, making tombo-damas (Japanese glass beads) and savoring your lunch at a popular cafe. Check P.10 for details on Hakone Freepass!
Take a stroll down the nature-rich park as you enjoy a variety of flowers which differ from season to season. There are nice cafes and tea rooms and you can also experience making tombodamas (Japanese glass beads). Show your Hakone Freepass for free entrance!
Re-opened in 2015 following a renovation, this upper class hotel is situated in the vicinity of Lake Ashi. Guests will be welcomed by some 3000 azaleas in May.
Take a stroll down the nature-rich park as you enjoy a variety of flowers which differ from season to season. There are nice cafes and tea rooms and you can also experience making tombodamas (Japanese glass beads). Show your Hakone Freepass for free entrance!
Re-opened in 2015 following a renovation, this upper class hotel is situated in the vicinity of Lake Ashi. Guests will be welcomed by some 3000 azaleas in May.
*An additional limited express fee of 890 yen will be required if you wish to take the Romancecar.
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Shinjuku Sta.
*Please note that the time indicated for the model courses are only estimates.
Hakone Freepass
2-3days
The Hakone Freepass is a pass that allows you to get on and off freely throughout the specific area. You may save 1390 yen* for this course with hakone Freepass! *the difference relative to normal rates.
Regular fare
From Shinjuku
Adults6,530 yen
Children3,280 yen
Around Hakone / All 8 Rides Available
From Shinjuku
Adults5,140 yen
Children1,500 yen
When using the Hakone Freepass for the above, you save:
With just the addition of a limited express surchage, use your Discount Pass to enjoy the relaxed comfort of the Romancecar with reserved only seating. See the website for fares, sales locations and other information.
Just a short trip from Tokyo,Hakone has great hot springs at the foot of Mount Fuji.
Traveling on the Odakyu Limited Express Romancecar, Hakone is about 80 minutes from Shinjuku at the foot of Mount Fuji. For more than 400 years, Hakone has flourished as a favorite onsen destination. In Hakone, there are many fine hot springs (onsen) and locations with magnificent views of Mount Fuji. Treat yourself and enjoy the beautiful scenery in so many different ways: onboard a Hakone Sightseeing Cruise, from the shores of Lake Ashi, from a high-in-the-sky gondola of the Hakone Ropeway, or while bathing in a hot spring.And if that isn't enough, be sure to visit such historic attractions as Hakone Checkpoint or the stone-paved avenues of Kyukaido (old road), and for art lovers, there are unique art museums including the Hakone Open Air Museum. For nature lovers, it's easy just to stroll through the beautiful scenery and watch the seasons as they change.
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Lake Ashi
A volcanic crater lake famous for its beautiful view of Mount Fuji. The elegant sightseeing cruise and lake sports such as kayaking are very popular here.
One Day Hot Spring
Open-air baths called rotemburo are very popular for taking in the cheerful sunlight in the day and gazing at the starry sky at night.
Hakone Tozan-Train
The superb views from special points, especially from the Deyama Bridge, looking down 43m to the riverbed are breathtaking, and the scenery visible from the train windows is simply magnificent.
Owakudani
Among the verdant natural beauty of Hakone is Owakudani, a desolate volcanic valley.
Salon de the ROSAGE
Salon de Thé Rosage is a patisserie of the Hotel de Yama. Wonderful scenery. A beautiful lake. What could be finer than a luxury tea on the shores of Lake Ashi.
Hakone Ropeway
Enjoy magnificent scenery from the Hakone Ropeway.
Gotemba Premium Outlets®
With a great view of Mount Fuji, Gotemba Premium Outlets® pioneered the outlet shopping trend in Japan.
Ancient Cedar Avenue
An ancient road from the Edo period which runs for 2 kilometers with trees on both sides.
If you want to enjoy the beautiful colors of fall, Hakone is a strong recommendation!
Address
Hakone Museum of Art, Horai Park , Hakone Gora Park, other
Duration
URL
Autumn Colors
If you want to enjoy the beautiful colors of fall, Hakone is a strong recommendation!
Address
Hakone Museum of Art, Horai Park , Hakone Gora Park, other
Duration
URL
The Hakone Daimyo Procession
When the autumn leaves turn ever deeper colors, the Hakone daimyo procession is held at Hakone-Yumoto. This custom began in 1935.
Address
Hakone-Yumoto
Duration
11/3
URL
Autumn Colors
If you want to enjoy the beautiful colors of fall, Hakone is a strong recommendation!
Address
Hakone Museum of Art, Horai Park , Hakone Gora Park, other
Duration
URL
Silver Grass
A multitude of seasonal flowers can be seen in the fields of golden-colored silver grass.
Address
Sengokuhara silver grass fields, other
Duration
URL
Kosui Matsuri (festival)
Create summer memories with the fireworks at Lake Ashi! Summer in Hakone is filled with exciting events, including traditional rituals expressing local history and colorful fireworks that color the night sky.
Address
Lake Ashi, Moto-Hakone
Duration
7/31
URL
Daimonji-yaki
On the evening of August 16, a fire in the shape of the kanji character 大 (dai) is lit on the slopes of Mount Meijogatake when dusk falls. The horizontal stroke is 108 meters long, the stroke from the top sloping down to the left is 162 meters, and the stroke from the center sloping down to the right is 81 meters.
Address
Gora
Duration
8/16
URL
Hydrangeas
Admire hydrangeas from the Hakone Tozan Train as it gently sways down the track. They are so close, it seems you can touch the flowers if you extend your hand out just a little.
Address
Hakone Tozan Train, Hakone Gora Park and Hakone Glass Forest Venetian Glass Museum, other
Duration
URL
Azaleas
Welcome the season of azaleas in May at the Odakyu Hotel de Yama on the shores of Lake Ashi. Covering the hills of the vast park right on Lake Ashi and looking out to Mount Fuji are 3,000 azaleas of 30 different species.
Address
Odakyu Hotel de Yama
Duration
URL
First Shrine Visit of the Year to the Seven Gods of Fortune at Hakone
In the last part of the Showa period, likenesses of the Seven Gods of Fortune of Hakone were created from wood as the objects of worship throughout the area, so as to bring good fortune to those visiting the tourism areas around Hakone. You are invited to seek good fortune by visiting these Seven Gods of Fortune, who have been worshipped with great devotion since ancient times!
Address
Hakone-jinja shrine, other
Duration
1/1
URL
Setsubun Matsuri (festival)
Experience the expulsion of evil at Hakone-jinja shrine. In Japan, it is believed that malevolent spirits come out when the seasons change. A ritual is performed to drive them away.
Address
Hakone-jinja shrine
Duration
2/3
URL
Cherry Blossoms
For some 450 meters, Yoshino cherry blossom trees line the Hayakawa River. Take a walk beneath the trees in full blossom while listening to the murmuring of the river. The trees are illuminated at night during the cherry blossom festival at the start of April, giving a illusory quality to the cherry blossoms completely different from the daytime.
Address
Miyagino
Duration
URL
Cherry Blossoms
For some 450 meters, Yoshino cherry blossom trees line the Hayakawa River. Take a walk beneath the trees in full blossom while listening to the murmuring of the river. The trees are illuminated at night during the cherry blossom festival at the start of April, giving a illusory quality to the cherry blossoms completely different from the daytime.
With just the addition of a limited express surchage, use your Discount Pass to enjoy the relaxed comfort of the Romancecar with reserved only seating. See the website for fares, sales locations and other information.
Board the Odakyu Railway for a three-day, two-night tour of the line’s best sightseeing locales! The quaint atmosphere of Hakone, the historical capital of Kamakura, and the lovely coastal views of Enoshima—you can see them all with your three-day Hakone Kamakura Pass.
A course well suited for active travelers, where the charms of Hakone, such as the magnifi cent Mt. Fuji, the talked-about the museum and onsens (hot springs), can be experienced in a day.
A 3 day course which will take you to the Fuji area, where you can enjoy a good view of Mt. Fuji, from Hakone. You are sure to enjoy not only sightseeing, but shopping and amusement park as well.
Odakyu offers great deals with Discount Passes and coupons for those who want to go sightseeing or traveling in a given area, saving you time and money. The Odakyu Discount Passes combine a round-trip train ticket with a pass valid for unlimited rides within the designated area on trains, buses, cable cars and other transportation. Discount Passes also come with great benefits, such as discounts at sightseeing attractions and restaurants, making them much more convenient and economical than buying tickets individually. Go the smart route and use a Discount Pass on your travel.
With just the addition of a limited express surchage, use your Discount Pass to enjoy the relaxed comfort of the Romancecar with reserved only seating. See the website for fares, sales locations and other information.
Board the Odakyu Railway for a three-day, two-night tour of the line’s best sightseeing locales! The quaint atmosphere of Hakone, the historical capital of Kamakura, and the lovely coastal views of Enoshima—you can see them all with your three-day Hakone Kamakura Pass.
A course well suited for active travelers, where the charms of Hakone, such as the magnifi cent Mt. Fuji, the talked-about the museum and onsens (hot springs), can be experienced in a day.
A 3 day course which will take you to the Fuji area, where you can enjoy a good view of Mt. Fuji, from Hakone. You are sure to enjoy not only sightseeing, but shopping and amusement park as well.
For More Sightseeing Informationin the Odakyu Railway Area
Odakyu Sightseeing Service Centers provide tourism information for foreign travelers and are conveniently located at the West and South Exits of Odakyu Shinjuku Station. Stop by to get information about Hakone, one of Japan’s most famous hot spring areas, Enoshima and Kamakura with their rich history and nature, and other travel information. They also sell Discount Passes, can assist with reserving and purchasing limited express Romancecar seats, provide temporary luggage holding services (only at Shinjuku west) and offer various information helpful to travelers.
What languages are spoken at the Odakyu Sightseeing Service Centers?
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Shinjuku west: The office is regularly staffed with English and Chinese speakers. German, Korean, Russian and Thai speakers are also available.
Shinjuku south: The office is regularly staffed with English and Chinese speakers.
Odawara: The office is regularly staffed with English speakers, and Chinese speakers are also available.
Q3
What credit cards do you accept?
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We accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express at Shinjuku west and Odawara Odakyu Sightseeing Service Centers. You can also pay with China UnionPay. Shinjuku South Exit: Only VISA, MasterCard and American Express.
Ticket vending machines
Q1
Do ticket vending machines accept only cash?
A1
In addition to cash, you can use an IC card (PASMO/Suica) or any of the following credit cards at ticket vending machines: American Express, Diners Club, JCB, MasterCard and Visa.
Q2
I cannot figure out how to use the ticket vending machine to buy a ticket to Hakone-Yumoto. Can you help me?
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On the screen, tap “Transfer Ticket” to display transfer stations, and then select “Via ODAWARA.” Next find the fare to your destination (Hakone-Yumoto) from the fare chart above the ticket vending machine, tap the corresponding fare on the ticket vending machine and pay the amount displayed.
The Hakone Freepass, the Enoshima-Kamakura Freepass, the Tanzawa-Oyama Freepass and tickets for Odakyu Lines can be purchased from ticket vending machines at stations. Passes such as the Hakone Kamakura Pass and the Fuji Hakone Pass cannot be purchased from a ticket vending machine and some passes are available only at Odakyu Sightseeing Service Centers.
· Click here for details about passes and purchase locations. · For travel packages including accommodations, see Odakyu Travel (external link). · Click here for ticket vending machine purchases. · Click here for the Odakyu Sightseeing Service Centers.
Q2
How long are Discount Passes valid?
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Discount Passes and other excursion passes are valid from 1 to 3 days depending on the pass purchased. The date of purchase is considered the first day of the period of validity, regardless of the actual time of purchase. In the case of a 2-day Hakone Freepass, for example, the period of validity ends after the last train/bus service on the following day. Please note that 2 days does not mean 48 hours.
Q3
Where can I buy a Fuji Hakone Pass?
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The Fuji Hakone Pass is a discounted excursion pass available only for visitors to Japan for visiting the popular Hakone and Fuji Five Lakes areas. The pass has two types, one departing from Shinjuku and the other from Odawara. The Fuji Hakone Pass departing from Shinjuku can be purchased from the Odakyu Sightseeing Service Center, Shinjuku west, and the Fuji Hakone Pass departing from Odawara can be purchased from there or the Odakyu Sightseeing Service Center, Odawara.
The Fuji Hakone Pass departing from Shinjuku: Includes an excursion pass for the Hakone and Fuji Five Lakes areas, a one-way ticket on Odakyu Lines between Shinjuku and Odawara, and a one-way ticket on the Chuo Highway Bus between Shinjuku and Lake Kawaguchi. Valid for 3 days. Adults: 8,000 yen, children (6–11): 4,000 yen. Available only at the Odakyu Sightseeing Service Center, Shinjuku west.
The Fuji Hakone Pass departing from Odawara: Includes an excursion pass for the Hakone and Fuji Five Lakes areas departing from Odawara Station. Valid for 3 days. Adults: 5,650 yen, children (6–11): 2,820 yen. Available at two locations: the Odakyu Sightseeing Service Center, Shinjuku west, and the Odakyu Sightseeing Service Center, Odawara.
Can I use the Hakone Freepass to ride the Odakyu Lines?
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The Hakone Freepass departing from Shinjuku includes a round-trip ticket for use between Shinjuku and Odawara. However, the Hakone Freepass departing from Odawara does not include a ticket on the Odakyu Lines and therefore a ticket must be purchased separately to ride the Odakyu Lines. Other Discount Passes departing from an Odakyu station include round-trip passage from the departing station to Odawara Station. To ride the Romancecar, a limited express ticket must be purchased separately regardless of the Discount Pass.
The Odakyu Tokyo Metro Pass is a Discount Pass allowing unlimited rides on all Tokyo Metro lines and between Shinjuku and Yoyogi-Uehara Stations on the Odakyu Lines, and including a round-trip ticket for the Odakyu Lines. Also receive special treatment and discounts at many tourist locations, restaurants and more in Tokyo when you show your pass. The pass is valid for only 1 day and the price depends on the departing station on the Odakyu Lines. Purchase can be made from ticket vending machines and station windows at Odakyu Line stations (excluding between Shinjuku and Yoyogi-Uehara Stations) and at most Odakyu Travel offices. Contact a station staff member at an Odakyu Line station window for further details.
Odakyu Limited Express Romancecar
Q1
What is the difference between the Odakyu Limited Express Romancecar and the Express Train?
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On the Limited Express Romancecar, all seats are reserved, and it takes about 75 minutes to travel between Shinjuku and Hakone-Yumoto. In addition to a regular passenger ticket, a limited express ticket is required to board. On other trains, including Rapid Expresses and Expresses, there is standing space with few seats. While seating is not guaranteed, only a regular ticket is required to board. The ride between Shinjuku and Hakone-Yumoto takes about two hours.
Is there an extra charge for observation deck seats on the Romancecar? Which cars have observation deck seats?
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No, just the ordinary fare applies (regular ticket + limited express ticket). There are 16 panorama view seats located at the front and 16 at the rear of the 70000 series GSE and 50000 series VSE trains. Because of the limited number of seats, we recommend purchasing your seat early. Limited express seats become available for purchase at 10 a.m. one month before the departure date, and observation deck seats can be reserved if not yet taken.
To board the Romancecar, a Limited Express Ticket (with seat reservation) in addition to a regular ticket to your destination is needed. In place of a regular ticket, a Discount Pass or an IC Card (PASMO or Suica) can also be used. See here for details on using the Odakyu Limited Express Romancecar.
Q4
When entering the ticket gate to ride the Romancecar, which ticket do I use?
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Pass through as normal (do not use the limited express ticket). You can use a regular ticket, a Discount Pass, or scan an IC card such as a PASMO or a Suica.
Limited express tickets can be reserved or purchased starting at 10 a.m. one month before the departure date. Reservations and purchases can be made at station windows and ticket vending machines at stations on Odakyu Lines and online at e-Romancecar.
Can I change a purchased limited express ticket or get a refund?
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Changes and refunds for limited express tickets can be made only before the departure time. Please be careful as no changes or refunds will be made for limited express tickets once the departure time has passed. A handling fee of 100 yen (400 yen for VSE saloon seats) applies to limited express ticket refunds. Train changes for purchased limited express tickets can be made only to trains with available seating. Contact a station staff member for further details.
Q7
What happens if I miss the Romancecar?
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We regret to say that changes to other trains and refunds are not available once the train has departed. Please ensure you do not miss the train. Changes can be made to another train before the departure time if there is available seating. Contact a station staff member for further details.
Q8
Where can I buy a Romancecar bento?
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Bentos can be purchased from the onboard cart when available (some trains do not offer on-board purchases). Check the Romancecar timetable for details.
The interior layout differs by train. The GSE has space to store large luggage and space under the seats to store smaller items. The EXEα is equipped with a luggage area designed specifically for suitcases. The EXE, EXEα, LSE, MSE and VSE have an overhead shelf for carry-on luggage.
It is possible to travel from the Hakone area to the Fuji (Lake Kawaguchi) area by bus via Gotemba. From Sengoku in Hakone, it takes approximately 25 minutes to Gotemba on the Odakyu Hakone Highway Bus, and then it is approximately 75 minutes to Lake Kawaguchi on the Fujikyu Bus. The Fuji Hakone Pass can be used for this route. If using the Hakone Freepass or the Hakone Kamakura Pass, the interval to Gotemba is covered and the fare to Lake Kawaguchi is 1,510 yen. If traveling from Togendai in Hakone to Gotemba, it takes approximately 35 minutes on the Odakyu Hakone Highway Bus, and the fare is 1,020 yen. Reservations are not needed when using these passes.
Coin lockers can be found inside the ticket gate and in the station. For larger belongings, the Luggage Check Service at the Odakyu Sightseeing Service Centers is a convenient option.
What are the age ranges for children and adult fares?
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Adult fares are for 12 and older, and children fares are for the ages of 6 to 11. Children under 6 ride free. Please note that even children under 6 require a child’s regular ticket and a child’s limited express ticket for the Romancecar if using a separate seat.
Q4
Can I bring a small animal, such as a dog or cat, onto the train?
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Animals contained in a carrier within set dimensions can be brought aboard. The carrier must have a length no greater than 70 centimeters, a total length + width + height of 90 centimeters, and a maximum weight of 10 kilograms.
Q5
Can I bring a bicycle onto the train?
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There is no baggage fee for doing so, but the bicycle must either be disassembled or folded and placed into a bicycle bag and may not disturb or trouble other passengers.
Q6
I lost something. Where should I go to find it?
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Contact a station staff member for items lost on Odakyu Line trains or stations. A computerized system is used to track lost belongings.
Route from the Hakone area to Mt. Fuji