Buy Hakone Free Pass in Gotemba?

Can I purchase the 'Hakone Free Pass' in Gotemba?

I will be travelling from Kawaguchiko and hope to stay in Gotemba and buy the ticket the following morning. Where can I buy the ticket in Gotemba, I can't find any information online about this.

And will it be at the lower price (the same cost as buying it in Odawara Station) or the higher price (the cost to purchase it at Shinjuku Station - see here https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2358_008.html)?

Separate question: is January a good time to visit Hakone?

Can I purchase the 'Hakone Free Pass' in Gotemba?

Yes, you can buy the digital version of the pass everywhere there is internet:
https://www.odakyu.jp/english/passes/digital_tickets/

If you need a paper ticket, you can buy it from Hakone Tozan Taxi near Gotemba Station:
https://www.odakyu.jp/english/other/

And will it be at the lower price (the same cost as buying it in Odawara Station)

Yes, Gotemba is inside the free area. So, you can buy the lower price one.

Separate question: is January a good time to visit Hakone?

Pros:
- visibility tends to be good, so your chances of seeing Mount Fuji are good
- crowds are generally smaller
- hot springs feel best in winter
- there may be snow, if you like snow

Cons:
- the landscape is barren
- it is cold and there may be snow, if you don't like snow

Thank you for your answer, it was helpful

I have been unable to find the location of the taxi stand you mentioned. I checked their website (https://www.hakone-ms.co.jp/eng/noriba/index.html) but they don't list any taxi stands in Hakone. Is there a specific location where I can find the stand? Would it be possible to link it on Google maps?

Again thank you for the information, it is very helpful

According to the Japanese website for the Hakone Free Pass

https://www.hakonenavi.jp/transportation/ticket/freepass/

List of Purchase Locations

Gotemba

Fuji Gotemba Hakone Tourist Information Center

On Google Maps

https://x.gd/zqzdS

It's located just across the street to the left after exiting the Hakone Otome Exit of JR Gotemba Station. The building is clearly marked in English as �gMt. Fuji Gotemba Hakone Tourist Information,�h so it should be easy to find.

As is often the case, the English site may not have updated its information.

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Thank you very much for your help, you have answered my question exactly