{"id":1387,"date":"2025-08-28T00:00:24","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T15:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/?p=1387"},"modified":"2026-01-30T22:37:26","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T13:37:26","slug":"hakone-free-pass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/hakone-free-pass\/","title":{"rendered":"Hakone Free-pass \u2013 The Complete 2026 Guide for Travelers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"swl-marker mark_yellow\"><strong>The Hakone Free-pass is a transportation and discount package designed to simplify travel in Hakone<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visitors who would otherwise purchase multiple train, bus, and boat tickets can instead use a single pass that grants unlimited rides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond transport, <strong>the pass also functions as a discount card<\/strong> at hot springs, museums, and gardens, making it both a logistical and financial advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"p-blogParts post_content\" data-partsID=\"3025\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns shadow_on\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<div class=\"swell-block-columns\" style=\"--swl-clmn-mrgn--x:0rem;--swl-clmn-mrgn--y:0rem\"><div class=\"swell-block-columns__inner\">\n<div class=\"swell-block-column swl-has-mb--s\" style=\"--clmn-w--mobile:30%;--swl-clmn-pddng:0rem 0rem 0px 0rem\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_5314-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-97\" srcset=\"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_5314-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_5314-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_5314-768x768.jpg 768w, 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class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center u-mb-ctrl u-mb-0 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"swl-fz u-fz-l\">Japan Trails Newletter<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large u-mb-ctrl u-mb-0\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FreeNewsletter2-1024x341.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FreeNewsletter2-1024x341.webp 1024w, https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FreeNewsletter2-300x100.webp 300w, https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FreeNewsletter2-768x256.webp 768w, https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FreeNewsletter2.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-fullWide pc-py-0 sp-py-0 alignfull\" style=\"background-color:#fefefe\"><div class=\"swell-block-fullWide__inner\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/subscribe-forms.beehiiv.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><iframe src=\"https:\/\/subscribe-forms.beehiiv.com\/8e4bc408-1c6e-4e23-8c47-86d2996a18f0\" class=\"beehiiv-embed\" data-test-id=\"beehiiv-embed\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"width: 1500px; height: 77px; margin: 0; border-radius: 0px 0px 0px 0px !important; background-color: transparent; box-shadow: 0 0 #0000; max-width: 100%;\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hakone Free-pass Overview and Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-28-1024x538.webp\" alt=\"Hakone Free-pass Overview and Benefits\" class=\"wp-image-1394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-28-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-28-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-28-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-28.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the Hakone Free-pass?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The pass comes in two versions\u20142-day and 3-day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If purchased in Shinjuku, it includes a round-trip Odakyu Line ticket between Shinjuku and Odawara.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From Odawara, travelers gain unlimited access to Hakone\u2019s local network:<a href=\"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/hakone-tozan-railway\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/hakone-tozan-railway\/\"> the Tozan Railway<\/a>, the Cable Car, the Ropeway, the Lake Ashi Sightseeing Cruise, and designated buses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"swl-inline-color has-swl-main-color\">Buying from Odawara is cheaper but excludes the Tokyo connection<\/span><\/strong>, which is useful for those already in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\uff1e\uff1e\uff1e <a href=\"https:\/\/www.odakyu.jp\/english\/passes\/hakone\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.odakyu.jp\/english\/passes\/hakone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Check The Official Site of The Hakone Free Pass <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits of Using the Hakone Free-pass<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The advantage of the Free-pass becomes evident when comparing single fares.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A ropeway ride costs \u00a51,500, the Lake Ashi cruise charges \u00a51,200, the Tozan Cable Car is \u00a5450, and the mountain train adds \u00a5410.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even with one round trip, these already total more than \u00a53,500.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A 2-day Free-pass from Odawara is \u00a55,000, meaning that after two or three rides, the pass has already paid for itself.<\/strong><\/p>\n<cite><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hakonenavi.jp\/international\/en\/\">https:\/\/www.hakonenavi.jp\/international\/en\/<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adding in museum and onsen discounts makes the cost efficiency even greater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Buy the Hakone Free-pass<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Travelers can purchase the pass easily in several locations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-crease\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list -list-under-dashed is-style-check_list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.odakyu.jp\/english\/passes\/hakone\/#Section3\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.odakyu.jp\/english\/passes\/hakone\/#Section3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Online<\/a><\/strong>: Odakyu\u2019s official website, Klook, Rakuten Travel Experiences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Tokyo<\/strong>: Odakyu Sightseeing Service Centers at Shinjuku Station and ticket machines along the Odakyu Line.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Hakone<\/strong>: Hakone-Yumoto Station, Togendai Station, and other major hubs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-icon_info wp-block-paragraph\">Online vouchers must be exchanged for the physical pass at a station counter or service center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hakone Free-pass Price and Validity in 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"http:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-28-1024x538.webp\" alt=\"Hakone Free-pass Price and Validity in 2025\" class=\"wp-image-1395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-28-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-28-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-28-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-28.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pricing was updated in 2025, but the structure remains simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Travelers starting in Shinjuku pay slightly more since the Tokyo\u2013Odawara round trip is included, while those starting <strong>in Odawara can purchase the cheaper local version<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Current Prices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Departure Point<\/th><th>Duration<\/th><th>Adult<\/th><th>Child<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Shinjuku<\/strong><\/td><td>2 Days<\/td><td>\u00a56,100<\/td><td>\u00a51,100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Shinjuku<\/strong><\/td><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-swl-main-color\">3 Days<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td>\u00a56,500<\/td><td>\u00a51,350<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Odawara<\/strong><\/td><td>2 Days<\/td><td>\u00a55,000<\/td><td>\u00a51,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Odawara<\/strong><\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-swl-main-color\"><strong>3 Days<\/strong><\/mark><\/td><td>\u00a55,400<\/td><td>\u00a51,250<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Price Revision of Discount Passes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Hakone Free Pass offers unmatched convenience and savings\u2014for instance, from Shinjuku the two-day pass costs 6,100 yen, while a three-day version is 6,500 yen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center u-mb-ctrl u-mb-5 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From October 1, 2025, fares will change<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Pass Type<\/th><th>Current Price (until Sep 30, 2025)<\/th><th>New Price (from Oct 1, 2025)<\/th><th>Child Price (New)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Hakone Free Pass (2-Day, Shinjuku)<\/td><td>\u00a56,100<\/td><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-swl-main-color\">\u00a57,100<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td>\u00a51,350<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hakone Free Pass (3-Day, Shinjuku)<\/td><td>\u00a56,500<\/td><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-swl-main-color\">\u00a57,500<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td>\u00a51,750<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hakone Free Pass (2-Day, Odawara)<\/td><td>\u00a55,000<\/td><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-swl-main-color\">\u00a56,000<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td>\u00a51,200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hakone Free Pass (3-Day, Odawara)<\/td><td>\u00a55,400<\/td><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-swl-main-color\">\u00a56,400<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td>\u00a51,600<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">reference : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hakonenavi.jp\/international\/en\/discount_passes\/free_pass\">https:\/\/www.hakonenavi.jp\/international\/en\/discount_passes\/free_pass<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children and Group Discounts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Children aged 6\u201311 pay the discounted child rate, while up to two children under six may travel free with each paying adult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are no official group discounts, but the family pricing structure ensures affordability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Validity Rules and Usage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The pass is valid for consecutive calendar days, not 24-hour periods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, activating a 2-day pass on June 10 means it expires at the end of June 11.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Passes purchased before October 2025 remain valid at their original price, even if used later. Digital vouchers must be exchanged before travel, and lost passes cannot be reissued.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"p-blogParts post_content\" data-partsID=\"533\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide u-mb-ctrl u-mb-15\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-section_ttl u-mb-ctrl u-mb-5 wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"swl-fz u-fz-l\"><strong>\uff3c Join Our Tour!! \uff0f<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-columns\" style=\"--clmn-w--pc:20%;--clmn-w--tab:33.33%;--clmn-w--mobile:50%;--swl-clmn-mrgn--x:1rem;--swl-clmn-mrgn--y:1rem\" data-valign=\"center\"><div class=\"swell-block-columns__inner\">\n<div class=\"swell-block-column swl-has-mb--s white2\" style=\"--clmn-w--mobile:170px;--clmn-w--tab:250px;--clmn-w--pc:250px;--swl-clmn-pddng:5px 5px 5px 0px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-35.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2074\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-35.webp 800w, https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-35-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-35-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-columns\"><div class=\"swell-block-columns__inner\">\n<div class=\"swell-block-column swl-has-mb--s\" style=\"--swl-clmn-pddng:5px 5px 5px 5px\">\n<p class=\"u-mb-ctrl u-mb-0 wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color:#8c8c8c\" class=\"swl-inline-color\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"swl-fz\">Tokyo Guided Tour<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"u-mb-ctrl u-mb-0 hover-title wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:em;line-height:1.2\"><strong><span style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"swl-fz\">Bar Hopping in Shinjuku with a Local<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"u-mb-ctrl u-mb-0 wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-icon=\"LsTime\" data-id=\"0\" style=\"--the-icon-svg: url(data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyBoZWlnaHQ9IjFlbSIgd2lkdGg9IjFlbSIgeG1sbnM9Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cudzMub3JnLzIwMDAvc3ZnIiBhcmlhLWhpZGRlbj0idHJ1ZSIgdmlld0JveD0iMCAwIDQ4IDQ4Ij48cGF0aCBkPSJNMjQgMkMxMS45IDIgMiAxMS45IDIgMjRzOS45IDIyIDIyIDIyIDIyLTkuOSAyMi0yMlMzNi4xIDIgMjQgMnptMCA0MGMtOS45IDAtMTgtOC4xLTE4LTE4UzE0LjEgNiAyNCA2czE4IDguMSAxOCAxOC04LjEgMTgtMTggMTh6Ij48L3BhdGg+PHBhdGggZD0iTTMyIDIzaC02VjEzYzAtMS4xLS45LTItMi0ycy0yIC45LTIgMnYxMmMwIDEuMS45IDIgMiAyaDhjMS4xIDAgMi0uOSAyLTJzLS45LTItMi0yeiI+PC9wYXRoPjwvc3ZnPg==)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"swl-inline-icon\">\u2003<\/span><span style=\"color:#8c8c8c\" class=\"swl-inline-color\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"swl-fz\">3hours<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"u-mb-ctrl u-mb-5 wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size:15px\" class=\"swl-fz\"><strong>From $120 <\/strong>\/ <\/span><span data-icon=\"FasUserLarge\" data-id=\"12\" style=\"--the-icon-svg: url(data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyBoZWlnaHQ9IjFlbSIgd2lkdGg9IjFlbSIgeG1sbnM9Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cudzMub3JnLzIwMDAvc3ZnIiBhcmlhLWhpZGRlbj0idHJ1ZSIgdmlld0JveD0iMCAwIDUxMiA1MTIiPjxwYXRoIGQ9Ik0yNTYgMjg4Yzc5LjUgMCAxNDQtNjQuNSAxNDQtMTQ0UzMzNS41IDAgMjU2IDBTMTEyIDY0LjUgMTEyIDE0NHM2NC41IDE0NCAxNDQgMTQ0em0tOTQuNyAzMkM3Mi4yIDMyMCAwIDM5Mi4yIDAgNDgxLjNjMCAxNyAxMy44IDMwLjcgMzAuNyAzMC43SDQ4MS4zYzE3IDAgMzAuNy0xMy44IDMwLjctMzAuN0M1MTIgMzkyLjIgNDM5LjggMzIwIDM1MC43IDMyMEgxNjEuM3oiPjwvcGF0aD48L3N2Zz4=)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"swl-inline-icon\">\u2003<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/bar-hopping-shinjuku\/\" class=\"column-link\" style=\"display: block; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; z-index: 10;\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-column swl-has-mb--s white2\" style=\"--clmn-w--mobile:170px;--clmn-w--tab:250px;--clmn-w--pc:250px;--swl-clmn-pddng:5px 5px 5px 5px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-1-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2073\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-1-1.webp 800w, https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-1-1-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-1-1-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-columns\"><div class=\"swell-block-columns__inner\">\n<div class=\"swell-block-column swl-has-mb--s\" style=\"--swl-clmn-pddng:5px 5px 5px 5px\">\n<p class=\"u-mb-ctrl u-mb-0 wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color:#8c8c8c\" class=\"swl-inline-color\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"swl-fz\">Tokyo Guided Tour<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"u-mb-ctrl u-mb-0 hover-title wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:em;line-height:1.2\"><strong><span style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"swl-fz\">Explore Hidden Shibuya with a Local<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"u-mb-ctrl u-mb-0 wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"--the-icon-svg: url(data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyBoZWlnaHQ9IjFlbSIgd2lkdGg9IjFlbSIgeG1sbnM9Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cudzMub3JnLzIwMDAvc3ZnIiBhcmlhLWhpZGRlbj0idHJ1ZSIgdmlld0JveD0iMCAwIDQ4IDQ4Ij48cGF0aCBkPSJNMjQgMkMxMS45IDIgMiAxMS45IDIgMjRzOS45IDIyIDIyIDIyIDIyLTkuOSAyMi0yMlMzNi4xIDIgMjQgMnptMCA0MGMtOS45IDAtMTgtOC4xLTE4LTE4UzE0LjEgNiAyNCA2czE4IDguMSAxOCAxOC04LjEgMTgtMTggMTh6Ij48L3BhdGg+PHBhdGggZD0iTTMyIDIzaC02VjEzYzAtMS4xLS45LTItMi0ycy0yIC45LTIgMnYxMmMwIDEuMS45IDIgMiAyaDhjMS4xIDAgMi0uOSAyLTJzLS45LTItMi0yeiI+PC9wYXRoPjwvc3ZnPg==)\" data-icon=\"LsTime\" data-id=\"0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"swl-inline-icon\">\u2003<\/span><span style=\"color:#8c8c8c\" class=\"swl-inline-color\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"swl-fz\">4<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color:#8c8c8c\" class=\"swl-inline-color\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"swl-fz\">hours<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"u-mb-ctrl u-mb-5 wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size:15px\" class=\"swl-fz\"><strong>From $140 <\/strong>\/ <\/span><span style=\"--the-icon-svg: url(data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyBoZWlnaHQ9IjFlbSIgd2lkdGg9IjFlbSIgeG1sbnM9Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cudzMub3JnLzIwMDAvc3ZnIiBhcmlhLWhpZGRlbj0idHJ1ZSIgdmlld0JveD0iMCAwIDUxMiA1MTIiPjxwYXRoIGQ9Ik0yNTYgMjg4Yzc5LjUgMCAxNDQtNjQuNSAxNDQtMTQ0UzMzNS41IDAgMjU2IDBTMTEyIDY0LjUgMTEyIDE0NHM2NC41IDE0NCAxNDQgMTQ0em0tOTQuNyAzMkM3Mi4yIDMyMCAwIDM5Mi4yIDAgNDgxLjNjMCAxNyAxMy44IDMwLjcgMzAuNyAzMC43SDQ4MS4zYzE3IDAgMzAuNy0xMy44IDMwLjctMzAuN0M1MTIgMzkyLjIgNDM5LjggMzIwIDM1MC43IDMyMEgxNjEuM3oiPjwvcGF0aD48L3N2Zz4=)\" data-icon=\"FasUserLarge\" data-id=\"12\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"swl-inline-icon\">\u2003<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/explore-shibuya\/\" class=\"column-link\" style=\"display: block; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; z-index: 10;\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-column swl-has-mb--s white2\" style=\"--clmn-w--mobile:170px;--clmn-w--tab:250px;--clmn-w--pc:250px;--swl-clmn-pddng:5px 5px 5px 5px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-36.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2075\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-36.webp 800w, https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-36-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-36-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-columns\"><div class=\"swell-block-columns__inner\">\n<div class=\"swell-block-column swl-has-mb--s\" style=\"--swl-clmn-pddng:5px 5px 5px 5px\">\n<p class=\"u-mb-ctrl u-mb-0 wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color:#8c8c8c\" class=\"swl-inline-color\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"swl-fz\">Tokyo Guided Tour<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"u-mb-ctrl u-mb-0 hover-title wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:em;line-height:1.2\"><strong><span style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"swl-fz\">Explore Hidden Asakusa with a Local<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"u-mb-ctrl u-mb-0 wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-icon=\"LsTime\" data-id=\"0\" style=\"--the-icon-svg: url(data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyBoZWlnaHQ9IjFlbSIgd2lkdGg9IjFlbSIgeG1sbnM9Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cudzMub3JnLzIwMDAvc3ZnIiBhcmlhLWhpZGRlbj0idHJ1ZSIgdmlld0JveD0iMCAwIDQ4IDQ4Ij48cGF0aCBkPSJNMjQgMkMxMS45IDIgMiAxMS45IDIgMjRzOS45IDIyIDIyIDIyIDIyLTkuOSAyMi0yMlMzNi4xIDIgMjQgMnptMCA0MGMtOS45IDAtMTgtOC4xLTE4LTE4UzE0LjEgNiAyNCA2czE4IDguMSAxOCAxOC04LjEgMTgtMTggMTh6Ij48L3BhdGg+PHBhdGggZD0iTTMyIDIzaC02VjEzYzAtMS4xLS45LTItMi0ycy0yIC45LTIgMnYxMmMwIDEuMS45IDIgMiAyaDhjMS4xIDAgMi0uOSAyLTJzLS45LTItMi0yeiI+PC9wYXRoPjwvc3ZnPg==)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"swl-inline-icon\">\u2003<\/span><span style=\"color:#8c8c8c\" class=\"swl-inline-color\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"swl-fz\">3hours<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"u-mb-ctrl u-mb-5 wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size:15px\" class=\"swl-fz\"><strong>From $140 <\/strong>\/ <\/span><span style=\"--the-icon-svg: url(data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyBoZWlnaHQ9IjFlbSIgd2lkdGg9IjFlbSIgeG1sbnM9Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cudzMub3JnLzIwMDAvc3ZnIiBhcmlhLWhpZGRlbj0idHJ1ZSIgdmlld0JveD0iMCAwIDUxMiA1MTIiPjxwYXRoIGQ9Ik0yNTYgMjg4Yzc5LjUgMCAxNDQtNjQuNSAxNDQtMTQ0UzMzNS41IDAgMjU2IDBTMTEyIDY0LjUgMTEyIDE0NHM2NC41IDE0NCAxNDQgMTQ0em0tOTQuNyAzMkM3Mi4yIDMyMCAwIDM5Mi4yIDAgNDgxLjNjMCAxNyAxMy44IDMwLjcgMzAuNyAzMC43SDQ4MS4zYzE3IDAgMzAuNy0xMy44IDMwLjctMzAuN0M1MTIgMzkyLjIgNDM5LjggMzIwIDM1MC43IDMyMEgxNjEuM3oiPjwvcGF0aD48L3N2Zz4=)\" data-icon=\"FasUserLarge\" data-id=\"12\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"swl-inline-icon\">\u2003<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/explore-asakusa\/\" class=\"column-link\" style=\"display: block; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; z-index: 10;\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hakone Free-pass Transportation Coverage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"http:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-27-1024x538.webp\" alt=\"Hakone Free-pass Transportation Coverage\" class=\"wp-image-1376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-27-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-27-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-27-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-27.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hakone is known for its diverse transportation network, and <strong><span class=\"swl-marker mark_yellow\">the Free-pass covers nearly all of it.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visitors can travel in a circular route, combining trains, cable cars, ropeways, lake cruises, and buses to reach key attractions without extra fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hakone Tozan Railway and Cable Car<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/hakone-tozan-railway\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/hakone-tozan-railway\/\">The Hakone Tozan Railway<\/a> climbs steep slopes from Odawara through Hakone-Yumoto to Gora, with switchbacks and views of mountain streams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Gora, travelers transfer to the Hakone Tozan Cable Car, which ascends to Sounzan in about 10 minutes. This short but steep ride is the gateway to the Ropeway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hakone Ropeway and Pirate Ship Cruises<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"http:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/6-22-1024x538.webp\" alt=\"Hakone Ropeway and Pirate Ship Cruises\" class=\"wp-image-1328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/6-22-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/6-22-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/6-22-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/6-22.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From Sounzan, the Ropeway connects to Togendai via <a href=\"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/owakudani-in-hakone\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/owakudani-in-hakone\/\">Owakudani<\/a> and Ubako.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Owakudani section offers close views of volcanic activity, with sulfur vents visible beneath the gondola. On clear days, Mount Fuji rises dramatically in the background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Togendai, visitors board the Lake Ashi Sightseeing Cruise, themed as pirate ships that cross between Togendai, Motohakone, and Hakone-machi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 30-minute ride offers panoramas of the lake and Hakone Shrine\u2019s red torii gate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hakone Tozan Buses and Partner Transport<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hakone Tozan Buses connect to destinations outside the main loop, including the Sengokuhara pampas grass fields, the Venetian Glass Museum, and Gotemba Premium Outlets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The pass also covers the sightseeing bus <strong>\u201cKANKO SHISETSU-MEGURI,\u201d<\/strong> which links museums and hot springs efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Portions of the Odakyu Highway Bus and Tokai Bus networks are included within the designated Hakone area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center u-mb-ctrl u-mb-5 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Available Area<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/\u30b9\u30af\u30ea\u30fc\u30f3\u30b7\u30e7\u30c3\u30c8-2025-08-27-23.54.55-875x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/\u30b9\u30af\u30ea\u30fc\u30f3\u30b7\u30e7\u30c3\u30c8-2025-08-27-23.54.55-875x1024.webp 875w, https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/\u30b9\u30af\u30ea\u30fc\u30f3\u30b7\u30e7\u30c3\u30c8-2025-08-27-23.54.55-256x300.webp 256w, https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/\u30b9\u30af\u30ea\u30fc\u30f3\u30b7\u30e7\u30c3\u30c8-2025-08-27-23.54.55-768x899.webp 768w, https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/\u30b9\u30af\u30ea\u30fc\u30f3\u30b7\u30e7\u30c3\u30c8-2025-08-27-23.54.55.webp 1186w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.odakyu.jp\/english\/passes\/hakone\/\">https:\/\/www.odakyu.jp\/english\/passes\/hakone\/<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hakone Free-pass Sightseeing Discounts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Free-pass doubles as a discount ticket at numerous attractions<\/strong>. Savings vary, but frequent use can reduce total costs by several thousand yen during a short stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discounts at Hakone\u2019s Museums and Gardens<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"c-scrollHint _\"><span>Scrollable <i class=\"icon-more_arrow\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<figure data-table-scrollable=\"sp\" class=\"wp-block-table\"><table style=\"--table-width:800px;\" class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Attraction<\/th><th>Standard Price<\/th><th>With Free-pass<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hakone-oam.or.jp\/en\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.hakone-oam.or.jp\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hakone Open-Air Museum<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>\u00a51,600<\/td><td>\u00a51,400<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.polamuseum.or.jp\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.polamuseum.or.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pola Museum of Art<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>\u00a51,800<\/td><td>\u00a51,600<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hakone-garasunomori.jp\/en\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.hakone-garasunomori.jp\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Venetian Glass Museum<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>\u00a51,800<\/td><td>\u00a51,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hakone-shisseikaen.com\/english\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/hakone-shisseikaen.com\/english\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hakone Botanical Garden<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>\u00a5700<\/td><td>\u00a5600<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">reference : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hakonenavi.jp\/international\/en\/discount_passes\/free_pass2\">https:\/\/www.hakonenavi.jp\/international\/en\/discount_passes\/free_pass2<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hot Springs and Onsen Facilities Benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yunessun.com\/?stt_lang=en\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.yunessun.com\/?stt_lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hakone Kowakien Yunessun,<\/a> entry drops from \u00a53,500 to \u00a52,900<\/strong>, which is significant for families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tenzan Onsen lowers its admission from \u00a51,500 to \u00a51,200.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"u-mb-ctrl u-mb-40 wp-block-paragraph\">Many ryokan in the Hakone-Yumoto area also accept the pass for discounted day-use bathing, allowing visitors to enjoy hot springs without an overnight stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3258.6763188232276!2d139.04276197588024!3d35.239426754116934!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x6019a2072de8f88d%3A0xa15763c99a291a68!2z566x5qC55bCP5raM5ZyS44Om44ON44OD44K144Oz!5e0!3m2!1sja!2sjp!4v1756305425107!5m2!1sja!2sjp\" width=\"100%\" height=\"300\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Partner Restaurants and Souvenir Shops<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"swl-marker mark_yellow\">Several restaurants in Gora and Motohakone offer five to 10% off meals with pass presentation<\/span><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Souvenir shops near Hakone-Yumoto Station and Togendai also participate, granting small reductions on local crafts such as yosegi marquetry and onsen manju.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hakone Free-pass FAQ (2026 Edition)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<dl class=\"swell-block-faq is-style-faq-border\" data-q=\"fill-main\" data-a=\"fill-custom\">\n<div class=\"swell-block-faq__item\"><dt class=\"faq_q\">Can I reserve seats on the Odakyu Romancecar with the Free-pass?<\/dt><dd class=\"faq_a\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No, the pass covers the base fare only. 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