Odakyu Line Train Status
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Odawara Line
From Shinjuku to Odawara
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Enoshima Line
From Sagami-Ono to Katase-Enoshima
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Tama Line
From Shin-Yurigaoka to Karakida
Odakyu Railway Lines
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Odakyu Line Train Status
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Odawara Line
From Shinjuku to Odawara
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Enoshima Line
From Sagami-Ono to Katase-Enoshima
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Tama Line
From Shin-Yurigaoka to Karakida
Odakyu Railway Lines
From the Airports to Shinjuku
From Narita Airport
From Haneda Airport
From Shinkansen Stations to Shinjuku
From Tokyo Station
From Shinagawa Station
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Odakyu Line Train Status
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Odawara Line
From Shinjuku to Odawara
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Enoshima Line
From Sagami-Ono to Katase-Enoshima
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Tama Line
From Shin-Yurigaoka to Karakida
Discount Passes View All
Odakyu Limited ExpressRomancecar
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.
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From
Shinjuku
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to
Hakone-
Yumoto
80 minutes
Browse vacant seats for Limited Express Romancecar
Online Purchase System
Odakyu Line Train Status
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Odawara Line
From Shinjuku to Odawara
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Enoshima Line
From Sagami-Ono to Katase-Enoshima
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Tama Line
From Shin-Yurigaoka to Karakida
How to Purchase Tickets
Purchase Instructions by Ticket Type
| Regular Tickets | Discount Passes | Limited Express Romancecar Tickets |
PASMO | |
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| Regular tickets can be divided into: - One-Way Tickets - Transfer Tickets - Round-Trip Tickets |
Discount Passes save time and money, and come with great discounts. No more hassles buying tickets. | The Romancecar is a limited express train with reserved seating only. | The PASMO is a smart card that can be used in place of a train ticket or cash, making your travel experience smoother and more convenient. | |
| Online | Click here for details | Click here for details | ||
| Odakyu Sightseeing Service Centers |
Click here for details | Click here for details | Click here for details | |
| Ticket Vending Machines |
Click here for details | Click here for details | Click here for details | Purchase from vending machines with the "PASMO" logo. Click here for details |
Ticket vending machines can be found at every station on Odakyu lines. Use the LCD touch screen panel to purchase your ticket.
| Online | |
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| Odakyu Sightseeing Service Centers |
Click here for details |
| Ticket Vending Machines | Click here for details |
Discount Passes save time and money, and come with great discounts. No more hassles buying tickets.
| Online | |
|---|---|
| Odakyu Sightseeing Service Centers |
Click here for details |
| Ticket Vending Machines | Click here for details |
The Romancecar is a limited express train with reserved seating only.
| Online | Click here for details |
|---|---|
| Odakyu Sightseeing Service Centers |
Click here for details |
| Ticket Vending Machines | Click here for details |
The PASMO is a smart card that can be used in place of a train ticket or cash, making your travel experience smoother and more convenient.
| Online | |
|---|---|
| Odakyu Sightseeing Service Centers |
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| Ticket Vending Machines | Purchase from vending machines with the "PASMO" logo. Click here for details |
Ticket Vending Machines
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Ticket vending machines such as shown here can be found
at every station on Odakyu lines.
Use the LCD touch screen panel to purchase your ticket. -
Tap the "English" button in the upper-right corner of the screen.
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Please tap the button for your request.
1. Odakyu Line
2. Transfer Tickets
3. Multiple-Trip Ticket
4. Round-trip
5. FREE PASS
6. Limited Express Tickets
Terms of Purchase
Fares vary according to travel distance.
Tickets are valid only on the day of purchase.
Child fares apply to children between 6 and 11 years of age.
Purchasing a Regular One-Way Ticket
A one-way ticket is valid to a destination station.
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Tap the "ODAKYU Line" button.
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Use the fare map above the ticket vending machine to find the fare needed to your destination. Tap the button corresponding to that fare. The top fare (in black) is the adult fare, while the bottom fare (in red) is the child fare.
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Insert ① coins and/or ② bills to pay for the fare. Take your ticket ③ and any change. This completes the transaction.
Purchasing a Transfer Ticket
A transfer ticket is a one-way ticket that includes a transfer to a destination station on a train line outside of the Odakyu Line.
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Tap the "Transfer Ticket" button.
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Select the transfer station and destination train line. Check the fare to your destination on the fare table above the ticket vending machine. Tap the button for the fare to you destination.
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Insert ① coins and/or ② bills to pay for the fare. Take your ticket ③ and any change. This completes the transaction.
Purchasing a Round-Trip Ticket
A round-trip ticket is valid for a trip to a destination station and then back to the departure station.
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Tap the "Round Trip" button.
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Tap your destination station. If your destination station is not displayed, tap the "Other stations" button or the appropriate line button above.
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Insert ① coins and/or ② bills to pay for the fare. Take your ticket ③ and any change. This completes the transaction.
Purchasing a Discount Pass
A Freepass is a discounted pass for a round-trip with unlimited on-and-off privileges within the specified train interval. It also comes with discount deals and coupons for use at nearby locations.
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Tap the "FREE PASS" button. Tap the desired Discount Pass.
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Choose the preferred number of valid days.
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Insert cash, an IC card or a credit card to pay. If a receipt is needed, tap the "receipt" button.
Purchasing a Limited Express Romancecar Ticket
A Limited Express Romancecar ticket is a reserved seat ticket for the Limited Express Romancecar. It must be used in combination with a regular fare (using a standard ticket, Freepass, or IC card such as PASMO or Suica). Refer to the Odakyu Limited Express Romancecar webpage for more details.
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Tap the "Limited Express Ticket" button. Tap the "Purchase" button (up to 8 tickets may be purchased at one time).
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Enter the desired date of travel.
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Tap the name of the station where you will board the Odakyu Limited Express Romancecar.
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After verifying the date and boarding station, tap the "OK" button.
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Tap the destination station.
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Choose the desired number of Limited Express tickets. If the desired number is not displayed, tap the "Other choice" button.
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If you selected "Other choice", choose the desired number of Limited Express tickets and tap the "OK" button. Up to 8 tickets may be purchased at one time.
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Choose the desired travel time period.
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Choose the desired train. The departure and arrival times, train type and name, and availability can be checked. Tap the desired train.
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Choose the desired seat. The available types are ordinary seat, panorama view in the front and panorama view in the rear. Note that some Odakyu Romancecar trains do not have panorama seats.
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Choose the desired number of seats and tap the "OK" button.
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After verifying the ticket details and quantity, tap the "OK" button.
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You can use credit cards, IC cards or cash to pay. If using cash, insert ① coins and/or ② bills , if using a credit card or IC card insert the card ③ and pay for the fare. Take your ticket ④ and any change. This completes the transaction.
Discount Passes View All
Odakyu Limited ExpressRomancecar
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.
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From
Shinjuku
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to
Hakone-
Yumoto
80 minutes
Browse vacant seats for Limited Express Romancecar
Online Purchase System
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.
Discount Passes by Destination
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- Hakone Freepass
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The Hakone Freepass is a money-saving pass allowing unlimited rides in Hakone within the designated area.
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- Enoshima-Kamakura Freepass
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The Enoshima-Kamakura Freepass is an economical way to enjoy unlimited rides in Enoshima and Kamakura within the designated area.
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- Hakone Kamakura Pass
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Ride the Odakyu Line and various transportations in Hakone, Enoshima and Kamakura as much as you like!
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- Fuji Hakone Pass
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An economical discount pass for travel throughout the popular Mount Fuji-Hakone area.
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- Combined ticket for Enoshima Sea Candle Set and Odakyu Lines
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A set of Enoshima Escar and Enoshima Sea Candle (Lighthouse Observation Tower) tickets is recommended for those who want to enjoy Enoshima easily and cheaply.
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- Tanzawa-Oyama Freepass
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Providing access to an extensive transportation network, the Tanzawa-Oyama Freepass is an excellent way to see the sights, visit hot springs and go hiking.
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- Greater Tokyo Pass
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The Greater Tokyo Pass is a discounted pass for use on railroads, street cars and general route buses at a set price.
Odakyu Limited ExpressRomancecar
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.
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From
Shinjuku
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to
Hakone-
Yumoto
80 minutes
Browse vacant seats for Limited Express Romancecar
Online Purchase System
Suggested ItinerariesView All
- Hakone Kamakura 3 Days
- 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.
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- Spiritual locations along the Odakyu Line
- There are many locations along the Odakyu Line known for their spiritual power.
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- Hakone 1 Day
- 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.
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- Fuji Hakone 3 Days
- 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
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- Shinjuku Guide
- A tourism website for the Shinjuku area. Get information about Shinjuku Station and learn about the latest places to go.
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- HAKONE NAVI
- Hakone Navi provides information about fun things to do in Hakone and how to get around.
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- Enoshima and Kamakura Travel Guide
- This is a tourism website for the Enoshima and Kamakura areas with information about discount passes and recommended sightseeing courses.
Online purchases for the Romancecare-Romancecar
The Romancecar is Odakyu's limited express train with reserved seating only. It links Shinjuku with the popular holiday spots of Hakone, Enoshima and Kamakura.
Online Purchase System
Recommended Hakone Accommodations
Stations where the Odakyu Limited Express Romancecar Stops
Discount Passes View All
This page describes the trains used to provide service on ODAKYU ELECTRIC RAILWAY's Romancecar.
Each train has its own seating arrangement and services designed for passenger pleasure.
Limited Express Romancecar70000 series GSE
The observation deck seats provide excellent viewing of the vibrant scenery, and the consecutive windows along the car side allow passengers to enjoy the scenery that flows by throughout the seasons. This series was designed with plenty of space for suitcases and other large baggage, and takes into consideration universal design for accessibility, meeting the needs of a wide range of passengers.
Limited Express Romancecar60000 series MSE
The cars are painted a Vermeer blue that shines brightly even underground, with a vermillion-orange band that symbolizes the Romancecar series. The train interior is elegantly designed with LED lighting and wine-red carpets.
A selection of amenities are provided for your comfort, including multipurpose restrooms open to all passengers. To ensure a quiet ride, totally-enclosed type traction motors are fitted to reduce noise.
This model was introduced in March 2008 as the first limited express train with reserved seats for service on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda line.
On weekdays it runs as a business limited express linking the Tokyo Metro that runs through Tokyo with the Odakyu Line. On weekdays and holidays it runs as a sightseeing superexpress linking Kitasenju and Hakone-Yumoto.
- Went into service on March 15, 2008
- ODAKYU ELECTRIC RAILWAY Co., Ltd. was awarded a commendation in the rolling stock category at the 10th Brunel Awards, a prominent international design competition.
- In 2008, it won a Good Design Award from the Japan Industrial Design Promotion Organization.
- Winner of the 2009 Blue Ribbon Award
Limited Express Romancecar30000 series EXEα
The ROMANCECAR EXEα ("ekseh alpha") 30000 series debuted in March 2017. It was conceived as a minor upgrade of the ROMANCECAR EXE, adding additional elements for a more pleasant car.
The exterior is simple featuring just two body colors, moonlight silver and deep blue metallic, with the traditional Romancecar vermillion-orange line. A stylish, impressive design.
A great deal of care went into the interior, which has a natural design. With a basic tone of beige for the seats, a combination of direct and indirect illumination systems create a bright atmosphere.
The head covers and a portion of the seats are blue, and brown was selected for the walls and floor, for a space that is both relaxed and elegant.
For storing suitcases, dedicated luggage space is provided. The restrooms are equipped with multipurpose features, including a warm water bidet, to provide convenience for those sightseeing or traveling as well as for passengers with children or using a wheelchair.
In addition, accessibility, security cameras and other design considerations ensure a safe, worry-free trip.
Limited Express Romancecar30000 series EXE
EXE, the name of the 6th model in the new Romancecar series, stands for Excellent Express. The EXE 10-car train is 200 meters long and has a greatly increased passenger capacity. The EXE's sophisticated design, livery and comfortable interiors are just right for the Romancecar, which is popular not just for sightseeing but is also used by many businesspeople for their daily commute. The EXE can be configured into six- and four-car sections for added operational flexibility. The EXE is the first Romancecar to adopt the single-arm pantograph.
Romancecar Surcharges
To ride the Odakyu Limited Express Romancecar, both a regular ticket and a limited express ticket are required.
Purchase a limited express ticket to your destination.
Make sure to buy your limited express ticket before boarding. If you board the train without a limited express ticket, there is an extra fee of 350 yen and you will not have a reserved seat.
Limited Express Surcharge
This surcharge is for riding on the Romancecar. The amount differs according to destination.
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- Regular Ticket
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- IC Card
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- Discount Pass
This fare is for riding any train.
The amount differs according to destination.
How can I get the best deal for riding the Romancecar?
When purchasing express e-tickets online through our online service (e-Romancecar), you will save 50 yen on your ticket compared to tickets bought at the counter of an Odakyu Sightseeing Services Center or at ticket vending machines.
Fares and Surcharges by Originating Station
| Route | Limited express surcharge + regular fare |
Total |
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| Shinjuku Station - Hakone Yumoto Station | 1,200 yen + 1,270 yen | 2,470 yen |
| Shinjuku Station - Katase-Enoshima Station | 750 yen + 650 yen | 1,400 yen |
| Otemachi Station (Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line) - Hakone-Yumoto Station | 1,410 yen + 1,420 yen | 2,830 yen |
Shinjuku Station - Hakone Yumoto Station
| Limited express surcharge + normal fare |
1,200 yen + 1,270 yen |
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| Total | 2,470 yen |
Shinjuku Station - Katase-Enoshima Station
| Limited express surcharge + normal fare |
750 yen + 650 yen |
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| Total | 1,400 yen |
Otemachi Station (Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line)
- Hakone-Yumoto Station
| Limited express surcharge + normal fare |
1,410 yen + 1,420 yen |
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| Total | 2,830 yen |
Save 50 yen compared to this price if you purchase an express e-ticket through our online service (e-Romancecar)!
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- Supplemental Fare Notes
- Although a regular fare is not normally needed if you have a Discount Pass, some Discount Passes do not include the regular fare, depending on the station of purchase. Refer to the Discount Pass website for further details.
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- • Child fares and express fares are half the price of adult fares.
* Children's fares are 50 yen for all Odakyu lines when using a children’s IC card. To make use of this fare, please purchase a children’s IC card in advance. Please click here for more information about the children’s IC card.
(Odakyu Line and Tokyo Metro Line fares are rounded up to the nearest ten yen. JR Gotemba Line fares are rounded down to the nearest ten yen.) - • Children under the age of 6 riding in a limited express seat require a child’s limited express ticket and a regular child's ticket.
- • Child fares and express fares are half the price of adult fares.
Fares and Surcharges From Each Station
Shinjuku
Odawara, Hakone-Yumoto
Limited Express Surcharges / Regular Fares
Top = Limited Express Surcharges (e-tickets)
Middle = Limited Express Surcharges
Bottom = Regular Fares
(Unit: yen)
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- • The Limited Express Romancecar Surcharges within the Hakone Tozan Line is the same whether you purchase your ticket through the online service or not.
- • Tickets between Odawara and Hakone-Yumoto will be sold at the platform of Odawara or Hakone-Yumoto station when you get on the train, only when there are seats available on the day.
Shinjuku
Katase-Enoshima
Limited Express Surcharges / Regular Fares
Top = Limited Express Surcharges (e-tickets)
Middle = Limited Express Surcharges
Bottom = Regular Fares
(Unit: yen)
Shinjuku
Gotemba
Limited Express Surcharges / Regular Fares
Top = Limited Express Surcharges (e-tickets)
Middle = Limited Express Surcharges
Bottom = Regular Fares
(Unit: yen)
- Notes:
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- • IC cards such as the PASMO cannot be used for transferring between the Odakyu Line and the JR Gotemba Line.
- • In the area between Matsuda and Gotemba with connecting train services, most Odakyu stations and Odakyu Travel offices do not offer regular or limited express tickets valid for only the JR Gotemba Line.
- • Reserved limited express tickets cannot be picked up at JR Tokai stations. Please be sure to pick them up ahead of time at an Odakyu station.
Kitasenju
Hakone-Yumoto
Limited Express Surcharges / Regular Fares
Top = Limited Express Surcharges (e-tickets)
Middle = Limited Express Surcharges
Bottom = Regular Fares
(Unit: yen)
- Notes:
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- • The Limited Express Romancecar Surcharges within the Hakone Tozan Line is the same whether you purchase your ticket through the online service or not.
- • Tickets between Odawara and Hakone-Yumoto will be sold at the platform of Odawara or Hakone-Yumoto station when you get on the train, only when there are seats available on the day.
Kitasenju
Katase-Enoshima
Limited Express Surcharges / Regular Fares
Top = Limited Express Surcharges (e-tickets)
Middle = Limited Express Surcharges
Bottom = Regular Fares
(Unit: yen)
Instructions for riding the Odakyu Limited Express Romancecar, from buying a ticket to boarding,
are provided below. We hope these tips make your journey even more enjoyable.
Important note about tickets
Both a regular ticket and a limited express ticket are needed to ride the Romancecar.
1Purchasing Tickets
Purchase with the e-Romancecar System
The e-Romancecar System makes it easy to purchase Romancecar limited express tickets and browse available seats online.
Tickets become available for purchase at 10:00 one month before departure.
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Mobile Voucher Available
Instead of a print-out, you can also bring your mobile device to show the online reservation details or a screenshot.
Purchase at an Odakyu Sightseeing Service Center
Romancecar limited express tickets can be purchased at an Odakyu Sightseeing Service Center.
Odakyu Sightseeing Service CenterPurchase from a Ticket Vending Machine
Romancecar limited express tickets can also be purchased from ticket vending machines.
How to Use a Ticket Vending MachineHow to Read a Limited Express Ticket
2Going through the Ticket Gate
Either insert your ticket into the automatic ticket gate or scan your IC card (PASMO/Suica) on the panel.
Walk forward and collect your ticket as you exit the ticket gate.
What You Need for the Ticket Gate
Follow the station signs to a Romancecar platform.
Check to make sure the Romancecar name and departure platform on your limited express ticket or e-Romancecar screenshot match the information on the platform information sign.
e-Romancecar purchase confirmation page
3Boarding and Departure
Boarding and Finding Your Seat
Check the car number and type on your limited express ticket, and follow the platform signs to the boarding position for your car.
Climb on board after the train arrives. If boarding at the first station, there may be a boarding delay until car preparation and cleaning are complete.
Finding Your Seat
Check your limited express ticket for your reserved seat number, settle into your seat and enjoy a comfortable ride on the Odakyu Limited Express Romancecar.
Features
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The fastest way to travel
to Hakone and Enoshima -
Reserved seating only
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Regular ticket/Discount
Pass and limited express
ticket required
How the Romancecar is different from regular trains
Romancecar
Regular trains
Tickets Required to Ride
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- Regular Ticket
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- IC Card
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- Discount Pass
Note: If boarding the Romancecar from outside your ticket ride area, a separate fee applies.
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- Regular Ticket
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- IC Card
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- Discount Pass
Seating
All seats are reserved
There is no reserved seating
Seat Type
Reclining seats
Bench-type seating
Services and Facilities
- All cars:
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- ・Restrooms
- Some cars:
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- ・Luggage storage
No services available
Fee by Destination
- A regular ticket and a limited express ticket
are both needed to ride the Romancecar.
Shinjuku
Hakone-Yumoto
Regular fare
1,270 yen
Limited express
surcharge
1,200 yen
Total
2,470 yen
Shinjuku
Katase-Enoshima
Regular fare
650 yen
Limited express
surcharge
750 yen
Total
1,400 yen
Save 50 yen compared to this price if you purchase an express e-ticket through our online service (e-Romancecar)!
Shinjuku
Hakone-Yumoto
Regular fare
1,270 yen
Shinjuku
Katase-Enoshima
Regular fare
650 yen
Travel Times
Shinjuku
Hakone-Yumoto
Approx. 80 min.
Shinjuku
Katase-Enoshima
Approx. 65 min.
Shinjuku
Hakone-Yumoto
Approx. 120 min.
Shinjuku
Katase-Enoshima
Approx. 75 min.