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Hakone Freepass: is it worth it? (calculator)

Tick the rides you plan to take, choose where you start and whether you want the Romancecar. The calculator adds up the regular fares and compares them with the Hakone Freepass. For the full loop from Shinjuku the pass saves ¥1,240 per adult. All fares come from the official operator pages (checked 2026-10-08).

Hakone loop route map: Odawara, Hakone-Yumoto, Gora, Sounzan, Owakudani, Togendai, Moto-Hakone, with the official one-way fare for each ride — The classic loop costs ¥6,520 in single tickets from Odawara and back, more than the 2-day Freepass (¥6,000).

Adults Children (6–11) Pass length

Rides in Hakone (the classic loop)

Hakone Tozan Train: Odawara → Hakone-Yumoto ¥360 Tozan Train + Cable Car: Hakone-Yumoto → Gora → Sounzan ¥890 Hakone Ropeway: Sounzan → Owakudani → Togendai ¥2,000 Sightseeing Cruise: Togendai → Hakone-machi / Moto-Hakone ¥1,700 Hakone Tozan Bus: Moto-Hakone → Hakone-Yumoto ¥1,210 Hakone Tozan Train: Hakone-Yumoto → Odawara ¥360 Other rides covered by the pass (¥ per adult, e.g. extra bus trips)

Getting there from Tokyo

Start from Romancecar

Odakyu fare to Odawara, per adult, each way (¥)

¥910 from Shinjuku. Boarding at another Odakyu station? Check the official fare search.

The Freepass from Shinjuku includes one Odakyu round trip to Odawara on regular trains. The Romancecar limited express is not included in any Hakone Freepass: it costs ¥1,200 per adult (¥600 child) extra each way, Shinjuku ⇄ Hakone-Yumoto, about 80 minutes.

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From our own visit

For us, Hakone means the black eggs (kuro-tamago) at Owakudani, boiled in the hot volcanic water until the shells turn black. They are not just a curiosity: they taste really good. The Ropeway stops at Owakudani, so it is an easy break on the loop.

Freepass with the Romancecar: the numbers

Bar chart, per adult, Shinjuku to Hakone and back with the full loop: Freepass with regular trains ¥7,100, with Romancecar one way ¥8,300, both ways ¥9,500; single tickets ¥8,340, with Romancecar both ways ¥10,740 — The Romancecar fee is the same with or without the pass, so the pass still saves ¥1,240 on the full loop.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Romancecar included in the Hakone Freepass?

No. With any Hakone Freepass you pay the Romancecar fee on top: ¥1,200 per adult and ¥600 per child (6–11) each way between Shinjuku and Hakone-Yumoto.

How much is the Hakone Freepass with the Romancecar?

From Shinjuku, per adult: ¥8,300 with the Romancecar one way and ¥9,500 both ways (2-day pass ¥7,100 plus ¥1,200 each way).

Is the Hakone Freepass still worth it if I take the Romancecar?

Yes, for the full loop. The Romancecar fee is the same with or without the pass, so the saving does not change: ¥1,240 per adult from Shinjuku (¥9,500 with the pass vs ¥10,740 with single tickets, Romancecar both ways).

How much is the train from Shinjuku to Odawara without a pass?

¥910 per adult each way on regular Odakyu trains (paper ticket). The Freepass from Shinjuku includes one round trip.

I am already in Odawara. Which pass should I buy?

The Hakone Freepass from Odawara: ¥6,000 (2 days) or ¥6,400 (3 days) per adult. The full loop from Odawara costs ¥6,520 in single tickets.

What the Hakone Freepass covers

Unlimited rides on 8 transport types in the Hakone area: Hakone Tozan Train (Odawara–Gora), Cable Car, Ropeway, Sightseeing Cruise, and buses on the designated routes.
The Shinjuku version adds one round trip on Odakyu trains between your departure station and Odawara.
Discounts at about 70 sightseeing spots.
Not included: the Romancecar limited express surcharge, and Izu-Hakone buses.

Good to know

Child fares not published for every segment are estimated at half the adult fare, rounded up to 10 yen (the usual Japanese rule).
Hakone Ropeway boarding: 9:00–17:00 (Feb–Nov), 9:00–16:15 (Dec–Jan). It stops for strong wind, bad weather, mechanical trouble and an annual periodic inspection; check https://www.hakonenavi.jp/international/en/status_information on the day.