Hakone Tozan Railway Tickets: Fares by Station, 1-Day Pass, Route Map and Last Trains (2026)

Updated 2026-10-11

Short answer: the Hakone Tozan Railway is the mountain train from Odawara through Hakone-Yumoto up to Gora (8.9 km from Hakone-Yumoto, about 40 minutes), plus the cable car from Gora to Sounzan (1.2 km, about 10 minutes), where the Hakone Ropeway starts. One-way adult fares: Hakone-Yumoto → Gora ¥460, Odawara → Gora ¥770, Gora → Sounzan ¥430, and Hakone-Yumoto → Sounzan ¥890. Children (elementary school age) pay about half. You can tap Suica or PASMO on the train, but not on the cable car. If you are doing the full Hakone loop, the Hakone Freepass covers both. Fares from the official fare table on Hakone Navi (Odakyu Hakone group), checked 2026-10-11.

The route in one minute

• From Shinjuku, most people arrive at Hakone-Yumoto on the Romancecar, or change at Odawara from a regular Odakyu train, JR or the Shinkansen. See Hakone Romancecar tickets.
• The mountain section climbs a gradient of up to 80‰ (80 m per 1 km), the steepest of any regular adhesion railway in Japan, according to the operator. It opened in 1919.
• Switchbacks: the train climbs in a zigzag and reverses direction 3 times: at Dezan signal stop, at Ohiradai station, and at Kami-Ohiradai signal stop. The driver and conductor change ends each time. You cannot get on or off at the two signal stops.
• At Gora you change to the cable car. At Sounzan you change to the Hakone Ropeway for Owakudani and Lake Ashi.

Fares by station (adult / child, one way)

Adult = junior high school age and older. Child = elementary school age.

Cable car from Gora: Koen-shimo ¥90, Koen-kami ¥170, Naka-Gora ¥250, Kami-Gora ¥340, Sounzan ¥430 (child ¥50, ¥90, ¥130, ¥170, ¥220).

Two things the table shows:

• Chokoku-no-mori and Gora cost the same from anywhere below. The Hakone Open-Air Museum is at Chokoku-no-mori, one stop before Gora.
• The through fare to Sounzan is simply the train fare plus the cable car fare (¥460 + ¥430 = ¥890 from Hakone-Yumoto). Buying in two parts costs the same.

Which ticket should you buy?

The Freepass and the Owakudani 2-Day Pass both cover the Tozan Train and the Cable Car. Not sure if the Freepass is worth it? Enter your rides in the Hakone Freepass calculator or read Is the Hakone Freepass worth it?

The Tozan Train 1-Day Pass ("Nonbiri Kippu"): is it worth it?

• Price: adult ¥1,580, child ¥500.
• Covers: unlimited rides on the Tozan Train between Odawara, Hakone-Yumoto and Gora for the day you buy it. Stopovers are fine.
• Does not cover: the cable car (Gora – Sounzan), or the Romancecar fee between Odawara and Hakone-Yumoto.
• Bonus: free entry to Hakone Gora Park when you show the pass.
• Where to buy: every Tozan Railway station except Tonosawa, the Odakyu Travel Centers at Odawara and Hakone-Yumoto, or online as a QR ticket on EMot. The operator notes that it cannot be bought very early or very late in the day.

The math for adults (single fares from the table above):

For adults, the pass only pays off when you start in Odawara and stop at least once on the way, or when you plan to visit Gora Park anyway. For children it almost always pays: Odawara → Gora and back is ¥390 + ¥390 = ¥780 in single tickets against ¥500 for the pass.

If you go on to Owakudani or Lake Ashi, skip this pass and look at the Freepass or the Owakudani 2-Day Pass instead.

Paying: IC cards, credit cards and tickets

• Suica / PASMO: you can tap in and out on the Tozan Train. You cannot use IC cards on the Cable Car; buy a ticket at Gora.
• Credit cards: accepted at the ticket offices at Hakone-Yumoto and Gora stations for tickets and the Hakone Freepass.
• Refunds: unused tickets and passes can be refunded for a fee.

Last trains and timing

• Last train from Gora down to Hakone-Yumoto: 22:16 on weekdays, 22:11 on weekends and holidays (timetable checked 2026-10-10).
• Last cable car from Sounzan down to Gora: 17:55. This is the one that matters on a day trip: if you come back from Owakudani after it, you need the bus.
• Hakone-Yumoto to Gora takes about 40 minutes and Gora to Sounzan about 10 minutes. For the whole day in order (train, cable car, ropeway, boat, bus) with last departures, see the Hakone day trip itinerary.
• Check the official operation status on the morning of your trip.

The hydrangea train (June to July)

Hydrangeas grow right next to the track. They start to bloom around mid-June, and because the train climbs a mountain, the bloom moves uphill until around mid-July. In this season the line is nicknamed the "Hydrangea Train" (ajisai densha). The operator also runs special evening trains for hydrangea viewing; check the official hydrangea page for this year's dates.

Good to know

• Tonosawa station has a small shrine (Zeniarai Benten) that you can visit straight from the platform.
• The 100-series trains are scheduled to retire in January 2028.
• Wheelchairs can be borrowed at Hakone-Yumoto, Gora and Sounzan stations.
• Pets: small animals only, in a case up to 70 cm long (length + width + height about 90 cm), 10 kg or less including the pet.
• Suitcases: for a day trip, leave big bags in Tokyo, or use the storage counters and the hotel delivery service in our Hakone luggage guide.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the Hakone Tozan Railway?

Adult one-way fares: Hakone-Yumoto to Gora ¥460, Odawara to Gora ¥770, Gora to Sounzan (cable car) ¥430, and Hakone-Yumoto to Sounzan ¥890. Children of elementary school age pay about half (official fare table, checked 2026-10-11).

How long is the ride from Hakone-Yumoto to Gora?

About 40 minutes for 8.9 km, with 3 switchbacks on the way. The cable car from Gora to Sounzan takes about 10 more minutes.

Can I use Suica or PASMO on the Hakone Tozan Railway?

Yes on the Tozan Train, no on the Tozan Cable Car. Buy a cable car ticket at Gora, or use a Hakone Freepass.

Is the Hakone Tozan Railway included in the Hakone Freepass?

Yes. The Freepass covers the Tozan Train from Odawara to Gora and the Cable Car from Gora to Sounzan. The Owakudani 2-Day Pass also covers both.

Is the Hakone Tozan Train 1-Day Pass worth it?

For adults, only if you start in Odawara and stop on the way: Odawara to Gora and back is ¥1,540 in single tickets against ¥1,580 for the pass. For children it usually pays: ¥780 in single tickets against ¥500. The pass does not cover the cable car.

What time is the last train from Gora?

22:16 on weekdays and 22:11 on weekends and holidays to Hakone-Yumoto (timetable checked 2026-10-10). The last cable car from Sounzan down to Gora is much earlier, at 17:55.

When is the hydrangea season on the Hakone Tozan Railway?

From around mid-June to mid-July. The flowers bloom first at the bottom of the line and later higher up.

Official sources (checked 2026-10-11)

• Hakone Tozan Train and Cable Car: route, fare table, switchbacks, hydrangea (Hakone Navi, Japanese): https://www.hakonenavi.jp/hakone-tozan/
• Hakone Tozan Train and Cable Car: stations, IC cards, credit cards, FAQ (Hakone Navi, English): https://www.hakonenavi.jp/international/en/transportation/hakone-tozan
• Hakone Tozan Train 1-Day Pass (English): https://www.hakonenavi.jp/international/en/discount_passes/nonbiri/
• Hakone Tozan Train 1-Day Pass: coverage and where to buy (Japanese): https://www.hakonenavi.jp/transportation/ticket/nonbiri/
• Hydrangea train (Japanese): https://www.hakonenavi.jp/hakone-tozan/ajisai/
• Hakone Freepass prices: https://www.hakonenavi.jp/international/en/discount_passes/free_pass
• Owakudani 2-Day Pass: https://www.hakonenavi.jp/international/en/discount_passes/owakudani
• Gora station timetable: https://www.hakonenavi.jp/transportation/ticket_info/search/timetable/detail/?timetableNo=S5011-001-001
• Sounzan cable car timetable: https://www.hakonenavi.jp/transportation/ticket_info/search/timetable/detail/?timetableNo=S6005-001-001

Fares, timetables and pass rules change. Always confirm with the operator before you go.

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