The Hakone Free Pass is a tourist pass that allows you to explore in and around Hakone. See sites like Lake Ashinoko, take the iconic scenic sightseeing boat, soar above the ground on the Hakone Ropeway, and many more. With the Hakone Free Pass, you get access to unlimited rides on 8 of the local transport lines in the Hakone area, as well as discounts to over 70 different attractions, sites, and businesses in the area.
The pass is a cost-effective way to see this beautiful part of the country and is highly recommended for anyone looking for an unforgettable experience.
Freely Hop-on and hop-off at your own pace
- Hakone Tozan Railway
- Hakone Tozan Cable Car
- Hakone Ropeway
- Hakone Sightseeing Cruise
- Hakone Tozan Bus (designated areas)
- Odakyu Highway Bus (designated areas)
- Tokai Bus (designated areas)
- ””KANKO SHISETSU-MEGURI””Bus (Tourist-Attraction Sightseeing Bus) (Hakone Tozan Bus)
Explore Hakone
Top Attractions
Hakone Ropeway
Panoramic cable journey linking Hakone’s highlights
Owakudani
Geothermal attraction with Mt. Fuji Views
Hakone Sightseeing Cruise
Sightseeing boat on Lake Ashinoko, with Mt. Fuji Views.
Hakone Shrine
Viral shrine with torii gate floating in the lake.
Lake Ashinoko
Scenic lake in Hakone
Hakone Free Pass Cost (From collection point)
| Departure station | 2 Day Pass | 3 Day Pass |
| Shinjuku Station | 7100 Yen | 7500 Yen |
| Odawara Station | 6000 Yen | 6400 Yen |
Available in 2 and 3 day pass options, you can freely travel around the Hakone Area, and save quite considerably while doing so. If you plan to stay as little as one night in Hakone, the Hakone Free Pass can definitely be worth it.
Between the savings on the individual tickets for many of the travel options in Hakone, and the savings from the 70 attractions, the pass can very easily pay for itself.
Purchase Locations
The Hakone Free Pass can be purchased from Shinjuku Station in Tokyo, and Odawara Station in Kanagawa Prefecture.
You can also pre-purchase a voucher for both the 2 and 3 pass directly on Klook to speed up the process when collecting the pass.
How to use the pass
Similar to the Japan Rail Pass, using the Hakone Free Pass is as simple as showing the station attendant or bus driver your pass and boarding. Passes are valid on a calendar day basis, not time-based. This means you can use your pass from the moment you receive it until your last day with it.
If you plan on using the Hakone Free Pass, be sure to start your journey to Hakone early, so that you can maximise your time in this stunning part of the country.
Where to stay in the Hakone Area
Yoshiike Ryokan
Modern Japanese Ryokan, with stunning facilities, gorgeous indoor and outdoor onsen and beautiful gardens.
Hakone Hotel
Luxury hotel, featuring rooms with unforgettable lake views, world class dining, and immaculate facilities.
Odakyu Hotel De Yama
Lake-side hotel, boasting large gardens to explore and relax in, convenient location, just a 5 minute drive from the port.
Explore attractions in the Hakone Area
Hakone Checkpoint
Edo era checkpoint, often used by samurai and travelling merchants
Hakone Open Air Museum
Outdoor museum with interactive displays
Hakone Ropeway
Panoramic cable journey linking Hakone’s highlights
Hakone Shrine
Viral shrine with torii gate floating in the lake.
Hakone Sightseeing Cruise
Sightseeing boat on Lake Ashinoko, with Mt. Fuji Views.
Hakone Tozan Railway
Railway that snakes up a mountain leading to Hakone
