Hakone Loop — Trains, Cable Cars & Pirate Ships
Hakone · Day Trip
360–600 min
🚶 1 1 min walk from Hakone-Yumoto Station (Odakyu Line)
¥¥
Insider Tip
Go counterclockwise (most tourists go clockwise). Start with the pirate ship, then ropeway, then Owakudani — you'll be ahead of the crowds all day. Eat the black eggs at Owakudani (¥500 for 5) — legend says each adds 7 years to your life.
JEMS Tip
We plan the optimal loop direction and timing to avoid the worst crowds at Owakudani, secure Romancecar reserved seats with the best views, and recommend the perfect onsen for your evening soak.
About
The Hakone Loop is a classic day trip from Tokyo combining multiple transport modes: the Hakone Tozan switchback railway, cable car over the volcanic Owakudani valley, ropeway to Lake Ashi, and a pirate ship cruise with Mt. Fuji views. The Hakone Free Pass covers everything.
Crowd Avoidance
Book reserved seats in advance. Weekday departures are less crowded than weekends and holidays.
Getting There
Hakone-Yumoto Station (Odakyu Romancecar from Shinjuku, 85 min). Hakone Free Pass (¥6,100) covers all loop transport for 2 days.