Hakone Freepass
Overview
A Hakone sightseeing pass sold by the Odakyu Group that offers 2 or 3 days of unlimited rides on Hakone's main transport, including the Hakone Tozan Train, Cable Car, Ropeway, Sightseeing Cruise and buses on designated sections. The version from Shinjuku also includes a round trip on the Odakyu Line between Shinjuku and Odawara, so it works perfectly for the classic loop around Hakone from Tokyo.
- Who can buy
- Child fares apply to ages 6–11.
- Coverage
- Odakyu Line (round trip between Shinjuku and Odawara, Shinjuku version only), Hakone Tozan Train, Hakone Tozan Cable Car, Hakone Ropeway, Hakone Sightseeing Cruise, and designated sections of Hakone Tozan Bus, Sightseeing Facilities Tour Bus, Odakyu Highway Bus and Tokai Bus
- Validity
- 2 or 3 days (counted in calendar days, with the first day of use as day 1; not 48 hours)
- Official website
- https://hakonetrip.odakyu-global.com/passes/hakone-freepass/
Prices
Prices vary by departure station, so for stations other than Shinjuku and Odawara, check EMot Online Ticket
Prices are as of the date shown and can change. Check the official website before you buy.
What’s included
- ✓Round trip on the Odakyu Line between Shinjuku and Odawara (Shinjuku version only)
- ✓Hakone Tozan Train and Hakone Tozan Cable Car
- ✓Hakone Ropeway
- ✓Hakone Sightseeing Cruise
- ✓Hakone Tozan Bus, Sightseeing Facilities Tour Bus, Odakyu Highway Bus and Tokai Bus (designated sections)
- ✓Discounts at about 70 facilities
- ✕Romancecar limited express tickets
- ✕Odakyu Line fares with the Odawara version
- ✕Buses outside designated sections
The Odakyu Romancecar is all reserved seating and requires a separate limited express ticket (one way from Shinjuku: ¥1,200 for adults, ¥600 for children). Buying online saves ¥50.
Best for
- ★Travelers going from Tokyo to Hakone for one night or more
- ★Travelers doing the Hakone loop by mountain railway, ropeway and sightseeing cruise
Where to buy
- 🛒EMot Online Ticket (digital version)
- 🛒Odakyu Sightseeing Service Center at Odakyu Shinjuku Station (West Exit and South Exit)
- 🛒Station ticket machines
How to use
- 1For the digital version, hold the QR code from your smartphone's My Page or email over the reader, or show it to staff
- 2For the paper version, show it to staff at the ticket gate or insert it into the automatic ticket gate
- 3To ride the Romancecar, buy a limited express ticket separately
- 4Show the pass at partner facilities for discounts
Good to know
- !The digital version requires one smartphone per person
- !The purchase date counts as day 1, so it is most efficient to buy and start using it on the day you set off
- !If you travel to Odawara by JR or Shinkansen, choose the version from Odawara
Main areas you can reach with this pass
Getting there from the airport
Other travel passes for Tokyo & Around
Tokyo Subway Ticket
Tokyo & Around ・ 24, 48 or 72 hours from the time you first pass through an automatic ticket gate (expiry printed on the back)
From ¥1,000
Fuji Hakone Pass
Tokyo & Around ・ 3 days (counted in calendar days, with the purchase date as day 1)
From ¥11,100
NIKKO PASS
Tokyo & Around ・ world heritage area is valid for 2 consecutive days, all area for 4 consecutive days
From ¥3,000
Prices, eligibility and covered lines are based on official information from the issuers (rail and bus companies). Conditions can change, so check the official website before you buy.
Last checked: 2026-10-08