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Hakone Pirate Ship: Ticket Prices, Route and Timetable (Lake Ashi Cruise, 2026)

Updated 2026-10-10

Short answer: the Hakone pirate ship (official name: Hakone Sightseeing Cruise) crosses Lake Ashi between Togendai-ko in the north and Hakone-machi-ko or Moto-Hakone-ko in the south in about 25–40 minutes. An adult ticket is ¥1,700 one way or ¥3,000 round trip (children 6–11: ¥850 / ¥1,300). First class costs ¥800 extra each way. If you already have a Hakone Freepass, the normal cabin is free. Prices from Hakone Navi, the official site of the Odakyu Hakone group, checked 2026-10-10.

Map of the three Lake Ashi ports. Togendai-ko to Hakone-machi-ko or Moto-Hakone-ko: 1,700 yen adult (850 yen child), 25 to 40 minutes. Hakone-machi-ko to Moto-Hakone-ko: 600 yen (300 yen). Round trip 3,000 yen. First class adds 800 yen on the long legs and 240 yen on the short leg. Bar chart of adult prices: cruise one way 1,700 yen, one way in first class 2,500 yen, cruise round trip 3,000 yen, ropeway plus cruise one way each 3,700 yen, pirate ship and ropeway 1-day pass 5,000 yen, Hakone Freepass from Shinjuku 7,100 yen for 2 days including trains.
Togendai-ko is a 3-minute walk from the Hakone Ropeway. The map is a diagram, not to scale.

Ticket prices (from 1 October 2025)

Adult = junior high school age and up. Child = elementary school age (6–11).

Route Adult Child First class (extra, adult / child)
Togendai-ko ⇄ Hakone-machi-ko ¥1,700 ¥850 +¥800 / +¥400
Togendai-ko ⇄ Moto-Hakone-ko ¥1,700 ¥850 +¥800 / +¥400
Hakone-machi-ko ⇄ Moto-Hakone-ko ¥600 ¥300 +¥240 / +¥120
Round trip ¥3,000 ¥1,300 not listed on the price page

Which ticket is cheapest for you?

Your plan Cheapest ticket Adult Child
Full Hakone loop from Tokyo (train, cable car, ropeway, boat, bus) Hakone Freepass ¥7,100 from Shinjuku (2 days) ¥1,600
Only the boat, one way Single ticket ¥1,700 ¥850
Boat there and back (e.g. you parked at one port) Round-trip ticket ¥3,000 ¥1,300
Ropeway one way + boat one way, no pass Single tickets (¥2,000 + ¥1,700) ¥3,700 ¥1,550
Ropeway and boat both ways, no pass Pirate ship + ropeway 1-day pass ¥5,000 ¥1,400

Two things the numbers show:

The pirate ship + ropeway pass covers the Hakone Ropeway (Sounzan to Togendai) and all three ports for one day. It is sold at every ropeway station and port, and gives ¥100 off a one-way first-class ticket (¥50 for children). It does not cover the Tozan Train, the cable car or the buses, so it suits people who drive to Lake Ashi. Coming by train from Tokyo, check the Hakone Freepass calculator first: the Freepass usually beats single tickets once you ride the whole loop (the math is in Is the Hakone Freepass worth it?).

The route: 3 ports

A one-way ride from Togendai takes about 25–40 minutes. A round trip takes about 70–90 minutes. In the classic loop you ride the boat once, from Togendai to Moto-Hakone; see our Hakone day trip itinerary for the full day in order.

Timetable from Togendai-ko (20 March – 30 November)

Boats leave Togendai-ko at: 9:30, 10:10, 10:45, 11:25, 12:00, 12:40, 13:15, 13:55, 14:30, 15:10, 15:50, 16:25 and 17:00.

Winter (1 December – 19 March) has a different timetable, and some sailings take longer. Check the official timetable before a winter trip. Boats can also change their time or port, or stop, in heavy fog or strong wind. See the official status page on the morning of your trip.

First class (special cabin)

Each ship has a first-class cabin. You pay the normal fare plus ¥800 (Togendai legs) or ¥240 (short leg). It is the only extra the Hakone Freepass does not cover: Freepass holders pay the first-class charge each time they use it. First-class tickets are limited in number and seats are not assigned. The operator says the cabin is the way to avoid the crowds on board.

The three ships

Three pirate ships sail the lake: Queen Ashinoko, Royal II and Victory, each with a different design. All three are barrier-free. Royal II came back into service after a renovation in July 2026. You cannot choose the ship when you buy a normal ticket.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is the Hakone pirate ship?

¥1,700 one way for adults from Togendai-ko to Hakone-machi-ko or Moto-Hakone-ko, and ¥600 between Hakone-machi-ko and Moto-Hakone-ko. A round trip is ¥3,000. Children aged 6–11 pay ¥850 one way and ¥1,300 round trip (official prices from 1 October 2025, checked 2026-10-10).

Is the Hakone pirate ship included in the Hakone Freepass?

Yes. The Hakone Freepass gives unlimited rides in the normal cabin. First class costs extra each time, even with the Freepass.

How long is the Hakone pirate ship ride?

About 25–40 minutes one way from Togendai-ko, and about 70–90 minutes for a round trip. Some winter sailings (1 December to 19 March) take longer.

What time is the last Hakone pirate ship?

From 20 March to 30 November, the last boat from Togendai-ko to Moto-Hakone-ko leaves at 16:25, and the last boat to Hakone-machi-ko at 17:00. The last boat from Moto-Hakone-ko to Togendai-ko leaves at 16:30. Winter times are different.

Do I need to book the Hakone pirate ship in advance?

No booking is needed for normal tickets; buy them at the port or online on the day. Only groups of 15 or more can reserve. Tickets are valid on the day of purchase only.

Which port should I start from?

Coming from Owakudani on the ropeway, start at Togendai-ko and ride to Moto-Hakone-ko, where the buses back to Hakone-Yumoto leave. Doing the loop the other way, keep in mind that the last boat from Moto-Hakone-ko (16:30) reaches Togendai close to the ropeway's last boarding time (17:00, February to November).

Official sources (checked 2026-10-10)

Prices and timetables change. Always confirm with the operator before you go.

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