Choose between the Hakone Freepass and a guided day trip
Quick answer: Odakyu's Hakone Freepass covers the round trip from Shinjuku and unlimited rides on eight transport modes — the two-day version is listed at 7,100 yen for adults — but you plan every connection yourself. The selected guided days bundle transport and one or two rides for about 10 to 11 listed hours.
Reviewed 2026-10-25 · Independent planning guide
Quick shortlist
Start with the fit notes, then confirm the exact route and current terms on the provider listing.
A long coach day that pairs Mt Fuji's 5th Station with Hakone's ropeway and Lake Ashi cruise, then hands you a bullet-train ticket back to Tokyo Station; lunch is an option rather than a default.
Check availability (opens in a new tab)A group coach day centered on Hakone itself — Hakone Shrine, Lake Ashi and the ropeway over Owakudani — with the ropeway ticket included and the Lake Ashi pirate-ship cruise left optional and self-paid.
Check availability (opens in a new tab)Odakyu's page for the Hakone Freepass, checked on 25 October 2026, lists the two-day version from Shinjuku at 7,100 yen for adults and 1,600 yen for children, with a three-day version also sold. The pass bundles the round trip on the Odakyu line from Shinjuku with unlimited rides on eight transport modes in the Hakone area — Odakyu names scenic trains, cable cars, the ropeway, buses and the sightseeing ship on Lake Ashi — plus discounts at roughly 70 facilities.
What it does not cover is your planning. Every connection, queue and timetable between Shinjuku and the sights is yours to sequence, and a limited-express Romancecar seat needs a separate surcharge ticket, as Odakyu's own notes state. A one-day loop that rides only two or three of the covered links may not repay the pass; it is built for a night or more in Hakone.
The selected coach circuit lists the ropeway, the Lake Ashi cruise and a bullet-train return from Odawara inside one price, currently shown from 24,616 yen, with an optional lunch. The ropeway-focused group day includes its ropeway ticket from 12,000 yen but leaves the pirate-ship cruise optional and self-paid. Both handle the schedule for you at the cost of fixed departure times and a group pace; both list about 10 to 11 hours.
Neither guided day gives you the Freepass's freedom to linger, and neither includes everything: the ropeway-focused listing excludes lunch, and the coach circuit's lunch is an option, not a default. Read each listing's inclusion line before comparing headline prices.
If Hakone is one item on a longer itinerary and you want the mountain air without a research project, a guided day is the lower-effort shape. If you want to soak in an onsen town, stay for the evening and ride several links over two days, the Freepass is the structure Odakyu built for that trip. Compare the full formats in the route comparison and the practical time budget in the timing guide before you choose.
Whichever you choose, the ropeway can suspend for volcanic activity or weather — JNTO's national-parks guide says to check the operator's website in advance — so keep the weather notes open when you plan either version of the day.
Odakyu's page describes the pass as including a round trip on the Odakyu line from Shinjuku together with unlimited Hakone-area rides on eight transport modes. A limited-express Romancecar reservation requires a separate surcharge, and departures from other stations change the price.
They are not priced for the same day. The ropeway-focused listing's from-price (12,000 yen on 25 October 2026) sits above the Freepass's two-day adult price (7,100 yen from Shinjuku), but it adds a guide, coach transport and an included ropeway ticket. Price your own transport links, rides and meals for an independent day before comparing totals.
Matching option notes
These notes connect the planning details above to the exact provider listings. Recheck the selected date and option.
A long coach day that pairs Mt Fuji's 5th Station with Hakone's ropeway and Lake Ashi cruise, then hands you a bullet-train ticket back to Tokyo Station; lunch is an option rather than a default.
Check: Listing states infants can ride in a pram or stroller and must sit on an adult's lap; maximum group size is listed at 43 travelers; Not recommended for pregnant travelers or travelers with poor cardiovascular health; listed as suitable for all physical fitness levels
A group coach day centered on Hakone itself — Hakone Shrine, Lake Ashi and the ropeway over Owakudani — with the ropeway ticket included and the Lake Ashi pirate-ship cruise left optional and self-paid.
Check: Large shared-coach format; the listing caps shared tours at 300 travelers and follows the operator's fixed schedule; If the Hakone Ropeway is suspended for weather or other factors, the listing says to email the operator for a refund of the 1,000-yen-per-person ropeway ticket fee
| Option | Best fit | Duration | Language | Meeting area | Restrictions and inclusions | Cancellation | Details |
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| Mt Fuji and Hakone 1-Day Bus Tour Return by Bullet TrainChecked 2026-10-25 | A long coach day that pairs Mt Fuji's 5th Station with Hakone's ropeway and Lake Ashi cruise, then hands you a bullet-train ticket back to Tokyo Station; lunch is an option rather than a default. | About 11 hours | English | Matsuya Ginza, in front of Tokyo Metro Ginza Station Exit A13 (meet 7:20 a.m.) or the LOVE statue in front of i-Land Tower, Nishi-Shinjuku (meet 7:50 a.m.); ends at Tokyo Station around 6:10 p.m. after the bullet train from Odawara | Restrictions: Listing states infants can ride in a pram or stroller and must sit on an adult's lap; maximum group size is listed at 43 travelers; Not recommended for pregnant travelers or travelers with poor cardiovascular health; listed as suitable for all physical fitness levels; Itinerary order is subject to change with traffic, weather or operational reasons; no refunds or changes for latecomers and no-shows at the stated meeting times Inclusions / exclusions: English-speaking guide, Lake Ashi cruise fee, Hakone Ropeway fee, buffet lunch (if selected), bullet train ticket to Tokyo Station and an air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi and multilingual audio are listed as included; hotel pickup and drop-off, gratuity and some food and drinks are excluded. | Listing states full refund for cancellation at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time; reconfirm at booking. | Check availability (opens in a new tab) |
| Mt Fuji Hakone Tour from Tokyo: Cable Car and Cruise OptionChecked 2026-10-25 | A group coach day centered on Hakone itself — Hakone Shrine, Lake Ashi and the ropeway over Owakudani — with the ropeway ticket included and the Lake Ashi pirate-ship cruise left optional and self-paid. | About 10 hours | English, Japanese, Chinese | Under the BEAMS sign at the Shin-Marunouchi Building in front of JR Tokyo Station (depart 7:30 a.m.) or Tokyo Mode Gakuen, 1-7-3 Nishi-Shinjuku (depart 8:00 a.m.); drop-off returns to the same designated points | Restrictions: Large shared-coach format; the listing caps shared tours at 300 travelers and follows the operator's fixed schedule; If the Hakone Ropeway is suspended for weather or other factors, the listing says to email the operator for a refund of the 1,000-yen-per-person ropeway ticket fee; Infants must sit on an adult's lap; not recommended for pregnant travelers or travelers with poor cardiovascular health; stroller access is stated, and the operator sends meeting details by email around 9 p.m. the night before Inclusions / exclusions: The ropeway ticket, an English-, Japanese- or Chinese-speaking driver-guide, air-conditioned vehicle transport and pickup/drop-off at the designated points are listed as included; lunch and the Hakone Pirate Ship Lake Ashi cruise are excluded. | Listing states full refund for cancellation at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time; reconfirm at booking. | Check availability (opens in a new tab) |
Page reviewed 2026-10-25. Product and transport details can change; check the linked source before you travel.