Hakone "Freepass" Circuit

Boat cruise, ropeway and mountain railway—all in 1 day

Nicole Bauer Aug 09, 2012 - 1 min read

View from Moto-Hakone when you start walking along the lake

Cedar Avenue between Moto-Hakone and Hakone-machi

Immaculate trees in the Hakone Detached Palace Garden (formerly Onshi Hakone Park)

View from the terrace of the same park on the top of the hill (admission free)

Lake Ashi cruise with a replica of a medieval sailing vessel

Owakudani: sulfurous fumes and hot springs on the top of Hakone Ropeway

It's said that the eggs boiled in the hot springs increase longevity

"Godly fountain": for washing hands only

Hakon Tozan railway, Japan's oldest mountain railway

The Hakone Freepass circuit is a fantastic opportunity to see some of the major sights in the Hakone area, especially for people with a limited amount of time. The Hakone Freepass is a "all-in-one" ticket, which allows you to use 8 different means of transportation, including Hakone Ropeway and Japan's oldest mountain railway, the Hakone Tozan Line—all starting from Tokyo. The pass is available at any Odakyu Line station and comes in 2 and 3 day varieties.

Nicole Bauer @nicole.bauer

Travelling abroad to discover new places, getting to know different cultures and learning foreign languages has always been my passion. I was born and raised in Germany; however, for a few years now I've been very lucky to be able to spend my life abroad. I lived for some time in England and Ital...