Use the Shinjuku return once
The pass includes one return journey between Shinjuku and Odawara. It is not unlimited travel back and forth from Shinjuku, and the pass cannot be used after you return to the departure station.
Hakone from Shinjuku
Compare the ¥7,100 Hakone pass with your route.
The 2-day pass includes one Shinjuku–Odawara return and unlimited rides on eight specified Hakone services. Compare it when you plan several parts of the classic loop; individual tickets can be simpler for Hakone-Yumoto or one nearby stop.
What the Hakone Freepass from Shinjuku includes.
The Hakone Freepass from Shinjuku is a 2-day or 3-day transport pass for travel from Shinjuku. It combines one return journey between Shinjuku and Odawara with unlimited rides on 8 specified transport services inside their covered Hakone zones.
- ¥7,100Adult · 2 days
- ¥7,500Adult · 3 days
- One returnShinjuku–Odawara
- 8 servicesUnlimited rides in specified Hakone zones
Compare a full Hakone loop with a light visit.
Use the rides in your itinerary—not the pass price by itself—to decide what to compare.
| Your route | Compare first | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Several parts of the classic Hakone loop | The Hakone Freepass | Your Shinjuku return plus the mountain railway, cable car, ropeway, cruise and buses can replace several separate fares. |
| Hakone-Yumoto or one nearby stop | Individual tickets | A light itinerary may not use the ropeway, cruise or multiple bus sections included in the pass. |
Add the Romancecar surcharge separately.
The Hakone Freepass does not include a reserved Romancecar seat. Between Shinjuku and Hakone-Yumoto, add the current one-way limited-express surcharge to the pass price before comparing your complete trip.
- ¥1,150Ticketless · one way
- ¥1,200Standard ticket · one way
Check your route in three steps.
- Step 1 · List every ride.Include the Shinjuku return and each railway, cable car, ropeway, cruise or bus segment you expect to take.
- Step 2 · Mark covered rides.Use Odakyu’s current coverage page and leave any ride outside the specified services as a separate fare.
- Step 3 · Compare the complete totals.Add any Romancecar surcharge, then compare the pass with the separate fares for the route you will actually use.
Check the return limit, covered zones and service changes.
Stay inside the specified zones
Unlimited travel applies only to the eight named transport services and their specified Hakone areas. Any ride outside those zones or on a service not listed by Odakyu needs separate payment.
Check mountain transport on your dates
Weather, inspections or operating changes can affect the ropeway, cruise, buses and other mountain transport. Confirm the services needed for your route before paying for the pass.
Hakone transport operating information · Official site
Current Romancecar surcharge table · Official site
Prices and conditions reviewed August 21, 2026. Confirm current operating information and purchase conditions before travel.
Hakone Freepass FAQ: check Romancecar, pass length and child prices.
No. The pass covers the ordinary Shinjuku–Odawara fare, but a reserved Romancecar seat needs a separate limited-express ticket. The current one-way surcharge between Shinjuku and Hakone-Yumoto is ¥1,150 ticketless or ¥1,200 with a standard ticket.
No. Odakyu currently sells the Hakone Freepass from Shinjuku for 2 consecutive days or 3 consecutive days. A one-day visit can still use the 2-day product, but compare its price with your separate fares first.
The current child price is ¥1,600 for 2 days or ¥1,850 for 3 days from Shinjuku. Check the current age and purchase conditions on the official Odakyu page before paying.