Explore Hakone with the Hakone Freepass

Travel from Shinjuku to Hakone aboard the Romancecar and stay for two nights at a refined onsen retreat. On the second day, meet your guide and explore Hakone using the Hakone Freepass.

A highlight of the journey is a guided walk along the Owakudani Nature Trail, where access is controlled and limited to a set number of participants. Accompanied by trained staff and wearing a safety helmet, walk through an active volcanic landscape, observe rising steam up close, and experience the powerful natural forces that continue to shape Hakone today.

Combining public transportation with guided experiences and a relaxing stay at a high-quality onsen retreat, this journey offers a comfortable way to explore Hakone while reducing reliance on private vehicles.

• Approximately 90 minutes from Shinjuku Station (Tokyo) by Romancecar

• Travelers seeking a more environmentally conscious way to travel
• Travelers who enjoy experiencing a destination through its local transportation
• Travelers who prefer a relaxed, unhurried stay
• Travelers who want to discover Hakone in greater depth with a local guide

• Length of Trip: 3 Days / 2 Nights
• Meeting Point: Shinjuku Station (11:00 AM on Day 1)
• End Point: Odawara Station (12:30 PM on Day 3)
• Physical Activity: Low–Moderate
• Style: 公Independent Travel / Public Transport-Based / Relaxed Pace
• Guide: English-speaking guide (Day 2)
• Capacity: Approximately 2–10 guests
• Transportation: Romancecar, Hakone Tozan Train, Cable Car, Ropeway, Bus, Hakone Sightseeing Cruise, and Hotel Shuttle
• Nights: 2 Nights in the Gora Area of Hakone
• Accommodation: A refined onsen ryokan in Hakone
• Best Season: Year-round

Take the Romancecar from Shinjuku to Hakone. Upon arrival, travel to your accommodation using Hakone’s public transportation and spend the rest of the day relaxing and enjoying the onsen.

With no need to rush from one attraction to another, the first day is all about settling in and enjoying your stay in Hakone.

Meet your guide and explore Hakone using the Hakone Freepass. Travel by mountain railway, cable car, and ropeway, enjoying the changing scenery and Hakone’s unique transportation along the way.

At Owakudani, enter the Nature Trail, where access is carefully controlled and limited to a set number of participants. Wearing a safety helmet, observe the steaming volcanic landscape up close and experience the power of Hakone’s still-active volcanic environment while learning how the landscape was formed. It is a distinctive Hakone experience that offers a closer look at the area’s volcanic nature beyond the usual sightseeing experience.

After check-out, head to Hakone-Yumoto and explore the historic onsen town by rickshaw. Take in the streetscape and atmosphere at a relaxed pace before continuing to Odawara.

From Odawara, the Tokaido Shinkansen provides convenient connections to Kyoto and Osaka, making it easy to continue your journey to the next destination.

The Hakone Freepass is a convenient travel pass that provides access to eight transportation networks in the Hakone area, including the Hakone Tozan Train, Cable Car, Ropeway, buses, and Hakone Sightseeing Cruise.

Ride the mountain railway through the hills, travel by ropeway across the volcanic landscape, and cruise across Lake Ashi—all while enjoying Hakone’s ever-changing scenery along the way. The pass makes it easy to explore Hakone without relying heavily on private vehicles, turning the journey itself into part of the travel experience.

Fujiya Hotel, established in 1878 in Miyanoshita, is one of Hakone’s most iconic historic hotels. Over its long history, the hotel has welcomed generations of travelers from Japan and around the world. Its distinctive architecture blends Japanese and Western influences, offering guests a chance to experience Hakone’s history and heritage as part of their stay.