Is Hakone Ropeway free?

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.



The Hakone Ropeway is not "free" in the sense of having no cost, but it is included at no extra charge if you have a Hakone Free Pass. For a single round-trip journey without a pass, an adult ticket can cost approximately 2,500 to 2,800 Yen. However, the Hakone Free Pass (which costs around 6,100 Yen for 2 days) covers unlimited rides on the ropeway, as well as the Hakone Tozan Train, the cable car, the sightseeing cruise on Lake Ashi, and local buses. This makes the ropeway "free" for pass holders as they navigate the "Golden Course" around the volcano. It is one of the most popular attractions in Japan, offering breathtaking views of Mount Fuji and the steaming sulfur vents of Owakudani. Before visiting, always check the operational status, as the ropeway occasionally closes due to high winds or increased volcanic gas levels. If you are only doing a portion of the route, you can purchase individual segment tickets at any of the ropeway stations like Sounzan or Togendai.

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The Hakone Free Pass by Odakyu Railway is a discount pass for exploring Hakone. It provides unlimited use of Odakyu-affiliated buses, trains, boats, cablecars and ropeways in the Hakone area and discounted admission to selected tourist attractions on two or three consecutive days.

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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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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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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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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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Make the most of a day out in the mountain town of Hakone, only 1.5 hours from Tokyo, with our Hakone Day Trip Itinerary. We've included a second day extension for those who want to stay overnight and explore the area further. When it comes to day trips, Hakone is one of the top choices for most visitors to Japan.

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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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The pass can be purchased at Odakyu stations and several points inside the free area, including Shinjuku Station in Tokyo and Odawara Station, Hakone-Yumoto Station and Mishima Station inside the free area.

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Two companies, Hakone Sightseeing Boats and Ashinoko Sightseeing Boats, operate boats from Moto-Hakone and Hakone-machi at the lake's southern shores to Togendai at the lake's northern end (25-40 minutes, 1200 yen one way) and Hakone-en at the eastern shore (15-30 minutes, 780 yen one way).

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