🚞 Day trip

Hakone

Hakone, Tokyo

Hakone
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The classic Tokyo escape: a volcanic valley of hot springs, ryokan, mountain railways, and a lake with Mt Fuji rising behind the torii gate of Hakone Shrine. Doable in a day, better overnight.

Nearest station Hakone-Yumoto (Odakyu Romancecar)
Cost ¥¥¥
Time needed Full day
Best time Overnight if you can

Insider tip

The Hakone Free Pass covers the loop of train, cable car, ropeway, and pirate ship across Lake Ashi. Eat a black egg at Owakudani, boiled in the volcanic springs.

How do I get to Hakone?
The nearest station is Hakone-Yumoto (Odakyu Romancecar). Hakone is in Hakone, Tokyo.
How much does Hakone cost?
Hakone is at the higher end, marked ¥¥¥ on our price scale.
How long do you need at Hakone?
Plan for full day.
When is the best time to visit Hakone?
Overnight if you can.

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