Guide for Hakone Passes
When exploring Hakone, buying and using a pass can help you save money. The Hakone Freepass, a pass mainly used in Hakone and chosen by many visitors, allows you to ride Hakone’s eight modes of transportation unlimitedly during its validity period and enjoy exclusive discounts for some hot springs and art museums. It has different versions for you to choose from. Besides, there are also some other passes specialized for Hakone and its nearby area, like the Mount Fuji area. Depending on your specific itinerary, the best pass for you may vary.
Hakone Freepass
It is a widely welcomed choice for most tourists to visit Hakone. It comes in two versions, one departing from Shinjuku and one from Odawara, and each version offers both 2-day and 3-day passes.
Included Benefits
1. The Shinjuku departure version includes one round-trip ticket on the Odakyu Line between Shinjuku and Odawara.2. Both the two versions include:
(1) Unlimited rides on 8 types of transportation in Hakone:
Hakone Tozan Train: Entire route from Odawara to Hakone-Yumoto to Gora.
Hakone Tozan Cable Car: Entire route from Gora to Sounzan.
Hakone Ropeway: Entire route from Sounzan to Owakudani to Togendai.
Hakone Sightseeing Cruise, also called Hakone Pirate Ship: All routes between Togendai Port, Moto-Hakone Port, and Hakone-Machi Port.
Hakone Tozan Bus: Routes within the Hakone area.
Tourist Attraction Sightseeing Bus: Entire route.
Odakyu Highway Bus: Routes within the Hakone area.
Tokai Bus: Route from Moto-Hakone Port to Mishima Station.
(2) Discounts at many attractions, including the Hakone Open-Air Museum, The Little Prince Museum, Hakone Venetian Glass Museum, Pola Museum of Art, Owakudani, hot springs, shops, and restaurants throughout Hakone.
Tip: For travelers who purchase the Shinjuku-departure version of the Hakone Freepass, if you plan to take an ordinary train of the Odakyu Line from Shinjuku Station to Odawara Station and then transfer to the Hakone Tozan Train at Odawara Station to reach Hakone-Yumoto, both fares of the two journeys are covered by the pass. However, if you plan to take the Romancecar directly from Shinjuku Station to Hakone-Yumoto Station, the pass covers only the base fare, and you will still need to pay for the limited express service.
Price
|
Versions |
For 2 Days |
For 3 Days |
|
From Shinjuku |
JPY7,100 (USD43.8) for adults JPY1,600 (USD9.9) for children |
JPY7,500 (USD46.3) for adults JPY1,850 (USD11.4) for children |
|
From Odawara |
JPY6,000 (USD37) for adults JPY1,500 (USD9.3) for children |
JPY6,400 (USD39.5) for adults JPY1,750 (USD10.8) for children |
Where to Buy
1. You can purchase paper passes directly from ticket vending machines or at ticket windows at various stations on the Odakyu Line, such as Shinjuku Station and Odawara Station. Tickets are also available at major transportation hubs in the Hakone area, such as Hakone-Yumoto Station and Gora Station.
2. You can purchase the e-version through official online channels.
Fuji Hakone Pass
If you want to visit both the Mount Fuji area and Hakone, you could consider purchasing this pass.
Included Benefits
1. A round-trip ticket on the Odakyu Line from Shinjuku Station to Odawara Station.
Note: If traveling on the Odakyu Romancecar, you still need to purchase a separate limited express ticket.
2. Hakone Area: Same as the Hakone Freepass—unlimited rides on 8 modes of transportation.
3. Fuji Area:
Unlimited rides on all routes of the Fujikyu Line, that is, from Kawaguchiko Station to Otsuki Station.
Unlimited rides on routes of Fujikyu Bus within the Fuji Five Lakes area.
4. Discounts for over 100 facilities across the Hakone and Fuji areas.
Price and Valid Time
Price: JPY11,100 (USD68.5) for adults, JPY3,600 (USD22.2) for children
Valid for: 3 days
Where to Buy
1. You can purchase paper tickets directly at the Odakyu Sightseeing Service Centers at Shinjuku Station’s west and south exits and at Odawara Station. Or, Otsuki Station and Kawaguchiko Station on the Fujikyu Line are also convenient sales locations.
2. E-tickets can be bought through official online channels.
Hakone Kamakura Pass
Hakone Kamakura Pass is a perfect choice for those who want to explore Hakone, Kamakura, and Enoshima all at once.
Included Benefits
1. Unlimited rides on the entire Odakyu Line:
Odakyu Odawara Line from Shinjuku Station to Odawara Station;
Odakyu Enoshima Line from Sagami-Ono Station to Katase-Enoshima Station; and
Odakyu Tama Line from Shin-Yurigaoka Station to Karakida Station.
2. Like the Hakone Free Pass, offering unlimited rides on 8 types of transportation in Hakone.
3. Unlimited rides on the Enoshima Electric Railway.
4. Discounts for over 90 attractions.
Price and Valid Time
Price: JPY8,520 (USD52.6) for adults, JPY1,980 (USD12.2) for children
Valid for: 3 days
Where to Buy
1. Paper tickets can be obtained at the Odakyu Sightseeing Service Centers at Shinjuku Station’s west and south exits and at Odawara Station.
2. You can purchase a digital pass through online channels.
Tips
1. The validity period of the passes mentioned above is calculated in calendar days, not on a 24-hour basis.
2. If the Hakone Ropeway or Hakone Sightseeing Cruise is temporarily suspended due to strong winds, dense fog, heavy rain, or a volcanic alert, an official replacement bus service may be provided. You can also ride this bus with your pass, and no additional payment is required.
3. How to use the Pass: If you purchased a paper ticket, present it to the staff when boarding a bus, and insert it into the ticket gate when riding the railway. If you are using an e-ticket, present it to the staff when boarding a bus, and scan the QR code on it when riding the railway.
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