Does the Hakone free pass include the Romancecar?

The Hakone Freepass is not valid for transportation other than that listed above. An extra fare will incur if boarding or riding a bus outside of the designated area. To ride the Romancecar, a limited express ticket is required in addition to a regular ticket or a Discount Pass.



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Included transportation networks
  • Hakone Tozan Train.
  • Hakone Tozan Cable Car.
  • Hakone Ropeway.
  • Hakone Sightseeing Cruise.
  • Hakone Tozan Bus. (designated areas)
  • Odakyu Highway Bus. (designated areas)
  • Tokai Bus. (designated areas)
  • Hakone Tozan Bus / KANKO SHISETSU-MEGURI Bus. (Tourist Attraction Sightseeing Bus)


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It connects Sounzan Station (at the terminus of the Hakone Tozan Cablecar) with Togendai Station (at the shore of Lake Ashinoko) and stops at Owakudani and Ubako stations on the way. The ropeway is fully covered by the Hakone Free Pass. The ropeway's gondolas depart every minute and fit around ten people each.

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The PASS is valid on all Japan Railways (JR) Group Shinkansen “bullet trains” (except for the “NOZOMI” and “MIZUHO” trains), limited express trains, express trains, and local trains (Green Car passes are valid for Green Car travel) in addition to the BRT (Bus Rapid Transit system).

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All Shinkansen trains are covered by the JR Pass. The Nozomi and Mizuho high-speed trains (Tokaido and Sanyo lines) are also included, subject to purchase of a special complementary ticket. JR Pass holders wishing to travel free on these lines can board local and semi-fast trains.

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The Japan Rail (JR) Pass is a deal offered exclusively to foreign visitors traveling in Japan on a tourist visa. It allows you to pretty much take unlimited rides on the JR network throughout Japan.

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There are also many scenic spots to be seen from the ropeway. Traveling from Sounzan to Owakudani, passengers can see the bottom of the valley below, and, when on route to Togendai, they can enjoy views of Mt. Fuji and Lake Ashi.

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The one-way fare starts from ¥3600 for unreserved seating, but with a Japan Rail Pass you need only to pay ¥320 for the Hakone-Tozan line - easily done with a Suica or PASMO card (Limited Express trains require an extra ¥200 surcharge). With a good connection, the trip takes one hour.

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