How to get from Tokyo to Hakone

Hakone in Kanagawa Prefecture is an essential destination in the Kanto Region, an area rich in natural beauty and a renowned destination for art culture. It's easily accessible from Tokyo’s Shinjuku Station via the Odakyu Line.

Trip Duration Approx. 2 hours
First & Last Departure 5:00 AM/12:43 AM (next day)
💶 Cost 6,260 yen
(*Included with Hakone Free Pass)
🚆 Distance 111 kilometers
🚉 Departing/Arriving Station Shinjuku Station
Odawara Station
Odakyu Line Trains

Reserve tickets for Tokyo to Hakone!

READ MORE ABOUT SEAT RESERVATIONS // How to Reserve Seats on the Train in Japan

Oversized baggage on the Shinkansen

A variety of requirements must be fulfilled in order for passengers with large suitcases to board the bullet train. According to Japan Railway regulations, luggage over 160 cm in length, width, and height needs to be checked into the special bulky baggage section at the back of the train car. Owners of such bags must additionally make reservations for seats near this section. Please be advised that you cannot board the Shinkansen with luggage that are larger than 250 cm overall.

Baby carriages, musical instruments in cases, and sporting goods (bikes, snowboards, etc.) in cases are exempt from the baggage restrictions.

Dimensions for luggage on the Shinkansen bullet train

READ MORE ABOUT OVERSIZED BAGGAGE RULE // New Luggage Reservation Rules for the Shinkansen

In fact, Tokyo is home to the majority of the world's Michelin-starred restaurants. Hip areas like Hatagaya and Setagaya are popular for their vibrant sake and wine bars, while Higashi Azabu has a plethora of well-known eateries that make for the ideal evening meal if you're looking for the best food experience.

Wandering around Shinjuku Station is an endeavor that can occupy a whole day (or more, if you wish). The densely populated central area is a hub for countless shops, restaurants, and other attractions, and the train station itself is actually the most busy one in the world, with around 3.5 million commuters accessing it on a daily basis. But if you’re intimidated by large crowds, fear not, as only a short walk away from the central part of Shinjuku are a number of more quaint neighborhoods and backstreets. Venture out a bit to Yoyogi or the neighborhood of Hatsudai to see what the more residential parts of central Tokyo are like!

Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo, Japan

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Tokyo Station

Tokyo Station

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Lake Ashinoko is the other major natural spectacle to see in Hakone. The surface of the water hosts a number of sightseeing boats, including one that is based off of an old, western-style pirate ship. On the coasts of Lake Ashinoko, travelers can rest and enjoy their time on the number of beaches that line the coastal trail, and one of Hakone’s most iconic symbols is that of the Torii gate of Hakone Shrine that leads out onto the lake’s waters. Try to go early in the morning to beat the crowds and enjoy the shrine grounds in peace!

For art lovers, Hakone is home to an unrivaled number of different art museums. The Hakone Open-Air Museum is a favorite of overseas and domestic travelers alike for its varied exhibitions and installations in an open-air environment, as the name implies.

POLA Art Museum

POLA Art Museum in Hakone

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Hakone

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Odawara Station

Odawara Station

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