How to get to Hakone Yumoto Station?

The fastest way to reach Hakone is to take the Shinkansen to Odawara Station and then the short 15 minutes train ride to Hakone Yumoto at the base of the Hakone mountains. Taking the local JR Tokaido Line to Odawara Station may the the most economical.



Hakone Yumoto Station, the primary gateway to the Hakone hot spring region, is easily accessible from Tokyo via several train options. The most popular and "easiest" route is the Odakyu Romancecar, a limited express train that runs directly from Shinjuku Station to Hakone Yumoto in about 75 to 90 minutes. This train requires a reserved seat and offers panoramic windows for scenic views. If you have a Japan Rail (JR) Pass, the most efficient way is to take the Tokaido Shinkansen (bullet train) from Tokyo or Shinagawa Station to Odawara Station (approx. 35 minutes). From Odawara, you must transfer to the local Hakone Tozan Line for a short 15-minute ride to Hakone Yumoto. For budget-conscious travelers, the local Odakyu Line from Shinjuku to Odawara (approx. 90 minutes) followed by the Hakone Tozan transfer is the cheapest rail option. In 2026, it is highly recommended to purchase the Hakone Free Pass at Shinjuku or Odawara, as it covers the round-trip from Tokyo and provides unlimited use of buses, ropeways, and ships within the Hakone area.

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Hakone-Yumoto Station (?????, Hakone-Yumoto-eki) is a railway station on the Hakone Tozan Line in Hakone, Kanagawa, Japan.

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Yes, you can use the JR Rail pass to get to the Hakone area. The JR Rail Pass can be used on JR Trains and the Shinkansen (Bullet Train) only. You can get to Odawara Station using your JR Rail pass, but from there you will need to pay for transportation separately.

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If you don't have a pass, then you can take a regular train to the Hakone-Yumoto station, the main station in Hakone. Though many people visit Japan to experience the bustling streets of Tokyo, many other popular destinations come at a slower pace.

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Yes, you can use the JR Railpass to get to Hakone. The JR Railpass will allow you to ride the shinkansen bullet train to Odawara Station. All shinkansen does not stop at Odawara so make sure you catch the Kodama shinkansen. The shinkansen ride from Tokyo to Odawara is only about 40 minutes.

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Many splendid views of Mt. Fuji can be found around the Hakone area. Each viewpoint shows a different profile of the famous mountain and the surrounding areas are also worth exploring for the diverse historical and natural sites.

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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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Helpful InfoHAKONE AND KAWAGUCHIKO Kawaguchiko gives one of the best views of Fuji in all of Japan, but the logistics of getting there and other activities are very limited. Hakone has good views of the mountain, but convenient connection to transportation and many other attractions in the area.

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Entrust your luggage to the Hakone Baggage Service (Luggage Delivery Service) Counter within Hakone Yumoto Station and it will be delivered to your hotel. You can also use the service to send your luggage from the hotel to the station! This way, you can freely enjoy sightseeing before departure.

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The Suica card can be used in the majority of Japanese public transport: subways, buses and all local trains, as well as in buses and taxis displaying the Suica logo. Please note that the Suica card does not work on express trains, shinkansen, highway buses or airport shuttles.

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An easy loop tour you can follow through Hakone includes various forms of unique transportation: Starting out by train from Tokyo, you switch to a small three-car tram that zigzags up the mountain, then change to a cable car, and then to a smaller ropeway, and end your trip with a boat ride across Lake Ashi, stopping ...

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Onshi Hakone Park It features a variety of walking paths, picnic areas, and seasonal flowers, such as cherry blossoms and azaleas. You also shouldn't miss the view of Mount Fuji from the observation deck.

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Hakone has many hiking trails with different lengths and levels of difficulty. Each Hakone trail has a wonderful story and abundant natural sites to see along the way. Hakone has just released an English hiking map available at local stations and information centers.

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The pass is valid for two or three days (depending on the pass you select). It includes a round trip ticket on the Odakyu Line (from the departure station to Shinjuku) plus unlimited rides on different transportation modes in Hakone (additional fares are required for Limited Express Romancecar trains).

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