basic information

A ride on the Hakone Tozan Railway is a treat not only for railway fans: The small train winds itself through a narrow, densely wooded valley over many bridges and trough numerous tunnels, stopping at small stations along the way and changing directions at three switchbacks.

The Hakone Tozan Line consists of two sections, a less spectacular section from Odawara to Hakone-Yumoto which is also used by Odakyu trains from central Tokyo, and the spectacular section from Hakone-Yumoto to Gora, where many travelers transfer to the cablecar towards Lake Ashi.

The 35 minute train ride from Hakone-Yumoto to Gora is especially spectacular in June and July when thousands of ajisai (hydrangea) are in bloom along the tracks and are illuminated in the evenings.

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how to get there

Trains run every 10-20 minutes between Hakone-Yumoto and Gora. The one way fare from Hakone-Yumoto to Gora is 650 Yen. The Hakone Free Pass is valid on the Hakone Tozan Railway.

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hotels & ryokan

Hakone Senkei Choose from Japanese traditional ryokan, private guest residence and budget hotel. 10 min walk from Hakone Yumoto station. Lakeside Inn Charlotte A friendly pension, right in front of the beautiful Lake Ashinoko. Free breakfast and Internet. Checkout time is noon.

tours and packages

From Tokyo - 2 Days - Ryokan Course Ryokan and round trip by shinkansen from only 19,900 Yen! Mt.Fuji & Hakone Full Day Guided day trip from Tokyo to Mount Fuji and Hakone by bus. From Tokyo - 2 Days - Hotel Course Hotel and round trip by shinkansen from only 9,990 Yen!

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