How to Visit HAKONE. Tickets, Itinerary, Hakone Free Pass.

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  • @Lotus-uo5yp
    @Lotus-uo5yp 6 месяцев назад +32

    Before purchasing the Hakone freepass, please ask for the Hakone freepass brochure and read the fine print on the bottom of the front page. There is a rule that says, "The Hakone Freepass (including those valid for multiple days) cannot be used after returning to your departure station." Basically, the freepass is encourages people to stay in Hakone to fully benefit from it.
    It doesn't matter if two or three days pass once you return back to Shinjuku station, the freepass cannot be reused again. In our case the station staff took away our two-day pass which was only used for one day. Anyway, I think I should put it out there to let everyone know there is a rule they need to know about it. Love your videos.

  • @annachumakova5892
    @annachumakova5892 Год назад +35

    Can not imagine how people manage to visit Hakone and Kawaguchiko in one day. We visited Kawaguchiko as a one day trip in March and we did not have enough time. I used your video to plan our trip. Love your channel.

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  Год назад +6

      Thank you for watching and your message. If it's first time visit to Tokyo, it might look closer on the map. But as you know, it's almost impossible unless you like to stay on the bus all day. :)

    • @shademar3
      @shademar3 4 месяца назад

      I'm a live in the moment type of person so I barely take any pictures. I manage to visit both sites and went back to Yokohama in the evening because I'm done exploring.

  • @SY-yf4bc
    @SY-yf4bc 10 месяцев назад +8

    This is the best video I’ve watched on Hakone and it has all the details that first timers need. So glad I found your channel.

  • @chrisi5398
    @chrisi5398 5 месяцев назад +10

    Your maps and your explanations, are super thorough. I appreciate your hard work! Even when you spoke about the wall partitions at 6:27 for getting the better train seat, that was very very helpful! Please continue making great videos for all of us!!

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  5 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much for watching. I’m glad you liked the part of window partition. ^^ It’s important sometimes. I wish you have a good time in Hakone.

  • @ysabeldeguzman
    @ysabeldeguzman 10 месяцев назад +6

    Thank you very much for creating this video! Very informative, specific and detailed in every manner. I loved that you included the comparison and benefit of purchasing a Hakone pass and without any pass, which compelled me to buy one to get my money's worth!

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  10 месяцев назад

      Thank you for watching! I'm glad to hear this video was helpful for you. I wish you the best trip in Hakone. :)

  • @okka7771
    @okka7771 Год назад +2

    Thanks

  • @KevinandDayle
    @KevinandDayle Год назад +2

    Very useful information for anyone planning on visiting Hakone. We will rewatch it why we start planning for next year’s trip to Tokyo. Thanks!

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  Год назад

      Kevin san, Dale san, thank you so much for your support for the video! I really appreciate it as you might already know Hakone very well. It was lots of explanation, but I hope you enjoyed the video. :) Thank you again.

    • @KevinandDayle
      @KevinandDayle Год назад

      @@tokyokenchan we are still learning about Tokyo and surrounding areas so your videos are very helpful. We will leave for KIX tomorrow so thank you for your videos on Kyoto and Kansai transportation information.

  • @carynw2625
    @carynw2625 14 дней назад +1

    Thank you so much for this video. We booked our romance car seats in the great observation area from your advice. 😊

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  11 дней назад +1

      Thank you for watching and I'm glad to hear that you were able to book your seats. I hope you have a great time in Hakone. :)

  • @firewalkwithme90
    @firewalkwithme90 Год назад +8

    I've been there in August, it was amazing! Especially as an evangelion fan. We walked around lake ashi instead of taking the ferry. The scenery was beautiful :)

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  Год назад +1

      That's great you walked around. Ferry was quite packed so you probably could feel more of Hakone's nature. :) Thank you for watching.

  • @maebellerechtman7354
    @maebellerechtman7354 Месяц назад +1

    First time in your channel and I quickly subscribed! The most comprehensive guide I have ever come across RUclips! I love Japan and everything about it specially the people! Looking forward to watching your other videos!🤗🙏

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  Месяц назад

      Thank you for subscribing and your kind message! I hope you enjoy the other videos too. :)

  • @Omni0404
    @Omni0404 2 месяца назад +2

    Kenchan, have you ever considered writing a travel guidebook? I know myself and many others would buy one that you wrote in a heartbeat! You know your stuff so well.

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  2 месяца назад +1

      Thank you Jay san. I've never seen such a nice comment. I haven't thought about it and I don't know how I do it, but it's something I'd like to look into in near future. :) I will definitely let you know in a heartbeat.

  • @dankhristopherlibo-on817
    @dankhristopherlibo-on817 Месяц назад +2

    Very informative guide, Kengo san! I really appreciate your efforts for this video. My favorite part is on the Lake Ashi because that scenery looks so beautiful. Thank you for sharing this one 👍

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  Месяц назад

      Thank you so much for watching Dan san! I hope you can consider Hakone as one of the next destinations. :)

    • @dankhristopherlibo-on817
      @dankhristopherlibo-on817 Месяц назад +1

      @ Sure. Its already on my list :)

  • @ArielCruzPizarro
    @ArielCruzPizarro 2 месяца назад +1

    Kenchan, greetings from Chile! What a great guide, everything was very well explained, the whole circuit was clear to me, as well as the recommendations. I am very happy, I hope to be able to travel soon and this video has been very helpful, have a nice week and thank you very much :)

  • @drstephanietan7940
    @drstephanietan7940 Год назад +7

    By far the best Hakone guide i've seen! Thank you again Kenchan 😊

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  Год назад

      Thank you for watching and your message!

  • @wendy-21
    @wendy-21 Год назад +9

    Thank you so much for the concise travel information, Kenchan. I've only recently found and subscribed to your channel, and I'm so pleased that I have. I feel quite confident that I won't get hopelessly lost in transit -fingers crossed🤞😊 - when I plan my journey to your beautiful country, sometime in the near future! Thank you once again🇬🇧🇯🇵

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  Год назад +2

      Thank you so much for watching from UK and such a nice message. I'm glad you found my videos helpful for your future trip. 😄 I hope you come up with a great travel plan to Japan, and I wish you not to get lost. 🤝

    • @wendy-21
      @wendy-21 Год назад +1

      @@tokyokenchan👍😊...My intention is to have an extended stay, perhaps 3 months or more, if this is at all possible, Kenchan? That way I can experience as much of the spectacular scenery, culture, and places of interest Japan has to offer. And, even if I do become a little lost in transit, time would be on my side😄

  • @mileslopez6185
    @mileslopez6185 10 месяцев назад +4

    Awesome guide! love your channel, very informative

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  10 месяцев назад

      Thank you for watching! I’m glad you like it. :)

  • @hamdano
    @hamdano Месяц назад +1

    Thank you Kenchan San for sharing, this is very packed with good information and helps us a lot in planning our Hakone trip

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  Месяц назад +1

      Glad to hear it was helpful. I wish you have the best trip to Hakone. :)

  • @amirhalgal
    @amirhalgal Год назад +6

    this is the video that i’ve been waiting for, thank you Ken-chan ❤

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  Год назад +2

      Oh great! Thank you for waiting and watching. I hope you liked it. :)

    • @amirhalgal
      @amirhalgal Год назад +2

      @@tokyokenchan​​⁠​⁠Your videos are always very clear and informative, it helped me a lot for my first trip back in March. And im glad you did Hakone day trip because Hakone has been in my to-do list for the next trip. So which one did you recommend if you only have one day and visit on golden week? Hakone or Kawaguchiko?

  • @firefangz
    @firefangz Год назад +5

    Thanks Kenchan, this is definitely on my list of places to visit when I visit Japan again.

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  Год назад +2

      Thank you for watching Ryuga san! Did you like Kamakura and Mt.Takao?

    • @firefangz
      @firefangz Год назад +2

      @tokyokenchan yes! I loved both but Kamakura was especially amazing.

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  Год назад +2

      @@firefangz Yes, Kamakura has a lot to see. I hope you come back to Japan again!

  • @ManInNs
    @ManInNs Год назад +3

    Appreciate the videos and information! Planning to visit Kawaguchiko/Nikko/Hakone in February and am glad I found your channel 😀

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  Год назад +1

      Thank you for finding my channel. :) I'm glad you liked the videos. Have a great winter trip.⛄

  • @adel-711
    @adel-711 Год назад +2

    Good day Sir , Thank you for this great video about Hakone. I have never been in a place where you could see volcanoes, or even the steam that comes from the Earth so this will be a great trip for me as I am planning on visiting Japan next year in May or June. I will add Hakone to my itinerary and yes I think you’re right it’s good to stay at least two days to see it . Thank you so much.

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  Год назад

      Thank you for watching. Yes, it's interesting volcano is laying right next to Tokyo. I think May and June will be a great season to visit with lots of greens. Staying there one night would be great. 👍:)

  • @maumimi925
    @maumimi925 2 месяца назад +1

    I always love your video, because your explanation always detail about the trip, how to get there, the option we have, the price comparison etc. 👍👍👍 ありがとう ございます.

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  2 месяца назад

      Thank you for watching. I'm glad you liked my videos. :)

  • @moncotaco3401
    @moncotaco3401 9 месяцев назад +1

    I love your videos, so informative. You even covered the bus routes, will need them to go to a Ryokan :))) I will be visiting Hakone in April so I've been watching this multiple times. haha By the way, is the ferry timetable from Togendai at @13:41? Thank you very much! :))

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  9 месяцев назад

      Thank you for watching. I'm glad to hear it's helpful for you. Yes, the timetable from Togendai is 13:38 on the wall. The paper at 13:41 is coming Hakonemachi port. Have a great stay in Hakone! :)

    • @moncotaco3401
      @moncotaco3401 9 месяцев назад

      @@tokyokenchan thanks so much for the clarification :) I hope though it's okay to ask a few more things 🙏
      1. Planning to buy a digital Hakone pass. Do I need to activate/scan it at the Odakyu Station at Nishi-Shinjuku on the day of my trip? I want to be at the station at 6AM, but I worry that the office might be close? Can I scan my pass on a machine outside the office by 6AM?
      2. If the office is close and I need staff assistance to activate/scan the pass, can I activate the pass the day before?
      I have been looking for this info on their website but I must have missed it. I hope you can extend your help again. I also watched your video on Skyliner, such a lifesaver!!! I tend to get lost in train stations😅so thank you very much!

  • @dreamsnotthings
    @dreamsnotthings 9 месяцев назад +1

    We just got back from Japan! Absolutely fantastic. We got some spectacular footage and more importantly created amazing memories!

  • @lulupeng2181
    @lulupeng2181 10 месяцев назад +2

    Wow, the most helpful video about how to get around, and I've watched many Hakone videos by now😅

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  10 месяцев назад

      Thank you for watching. I'm glad you found it helpful. Have a great trip to Hakone! :)

  • @Northstar2000
    @Northstar2000 Год назад +2

    Thank you. Kenchan always gives the best videos and presentation for Japan travel

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  Год назад +1

      Thank you for watching. I appreciate your kind comments. :)

  • @jd-one.9468
    @jd-one.9468 Год назад +3

    Incredible video, thanks so much. We will be there next week.

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  Год назад +1

      Thank you. I hope you have a great time in Hakone. :)

    • @jd-one.9468
      @jd-one.9468 Год назад +1

      @@tokyokenchan thank you so much for your video. We followed many of your tips and Hakone was fantastic. Keep up the great work Sir.

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  Год назад

      I'm very glad to hear you enjoyed your trip. Thank you for your message. :)@@jd-one.9468

  • @PhongTran-md3bu
    @PhongTran-md3bu Год назад +3

    Another fantastic and informative video.Thankyou so much Kenchan. Hakone is definitely on our list for the next visit.

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  Год назад

      Thank you for watching and your kind comment. :) I hope you enjoy Hakone.

  • @edwinlee4904
    @edwinlee4904 Год назад +2

    Again, very detail vlog. I'm using JR Pass shinkansen to Odawara and rent car there to Hakone n Kawaguchiko. I will park at Ryokan & will still buy Hakone free-pass to tour in Hakone! Good Job again Ken

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  Год назад +2

      Thank you for watching and your comment. That sounds like a great plan with a rental car. It's so much easier with a car around Mt.Fuji. :)

    • @hengkaren6767
      @hengkaren6767 Год назад

      Hi Edwinlee4904, able to share details how to rent a car at yumoto/odawara stn. Will be spending 4d in Hakone / kawaguchiko/gotemba area. Thanks in advance.

  • @meriembenattia2325
    @meriembenattia2325 11 месяцев назад +2

    Many thanks for the demo and the time you dedicated to this video 😊

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  10 месяцев назад

      My pleasure! Thank you for watching and your message. :)

  • @notnotme3918
    @notnotme3918 Год назад +4

    Was debating on going to Hakone because it seems like I can’t day trip it but thank you for this guide I think I’ll add it to my Itinerary!

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  Год назад +1

      Thank you for watching. If you leave Tokyo early and plan ahead, you can see the golden route plus 2-3 places in a day. :)

    • @rheaangela9288
      @rheaangela9288 Год назад

      we want to day trip also and i don't know where to start

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  Год назад +1

      @@rheaangela9288 Take Romance Car from Shinjuku station. I recommend you to take direct one to HakoneYumoto. :)

    • @rheaangela9288
      @rheaangela9288 Год назад

      @@tokyokenchan i will take note of that, thank you

    • @mrhydrojefe
      @mrhydrojefe 7 месяцев назад

      Great video. We are debating changing our two nights in keyoto to two nights in hakone. Traveling with two small children. Which would you recommend?

  • @promisedangol7646
    @promisedangol7646 Год назад +3

    Thankyou for the detail information.

  • @davyf7620
    @davyf7620 Год назад +2

    Kengo-San! Arigatou gozaimasu! Great video full of very useful information. Next trip perhaps I go Hakone, this past trip we went Kusatsu. Snowing and really enjoyed!!!

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  Год назад +1

      Thank you Davy san! I think you can experience more countryside and deeper hot springs experience in Kusatsu. :) Muse be so nice in snow!

  • @larryguan7017
    @larryguan7017 Год назад +2

    This is super helpful for us as we are going to Hakone next week. Thank you so much for the detailed work.

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  Год назад

      Thank you for watching. I hope you have a great time in Hakone!

  • @eloic1629
    @eloic1629 Год назад +2

    Thanks for all this informations. Very useful and practical for future travels.

  • @matwillis3169
    @matwillis3169 Год назад +2

    Thank you Kenchan, a very helpful and informative video as always. Having watched this we are so glad that we are having a 2 day trip to Hakone in December, there is so much to see. Watching this we saw a few helpful tips that will make our visit even better, if by chance we see you in Tokyo we owe you a drink or two!

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  Год назад +1

      Thank you for watching Matt san! I think that would be a great experience. More than half of the experience rely on the time in your accommodation, so one night trip would be even better. :) haha, thank you! 🍺

  • @tapunan
    @tapunan Год назад +2

    Nice video - very informative. Thanks.

  • @newlifein360
    @newlifein360 3 месяца назад +1

    Thankyou for sharing this video very useful and great video, we are looking to visit Japan next September

  • @JakenFren
    @JakenFren Год назад +2

    Amazing!
    Thank you for all your work!

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  Год назад +2

      Oh Jake san! I didn't expect to get a comment from you. It was worth making this video now. :) Thank you for watching!

  • @jitskijc1880
    @jitskijc1880 Год назад +2

    Thank you Kenchan, always very helpful and informative

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  Год назад

      Thank you for watching and your message. :)

  • @nin9657
    @nin9657 Год назад +2

    Thank you very much for this great video :))))

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  Год назад

      You’re welcome. Thank you for watching. :)

  • @johnnacke4134
    @johnnacke4134 Год назад +3

    Greetings, will visit Hakone in June..😊

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  Год назад

      Hello. Thank you for watching. Hydrangea season. Have a great time in Hakone. :)

  • @val_g6458
    @val_g6458 4 месяца назад

    This is so helpful. Wonderfully executed video. Very detailed and easy to follow. Thank you so much!

  • @ginangan8892
    @ginangan8892 Год назад +2

    Great intro thanks

  • @lonelinessknowsmebyname
    @lonelinessknowsmebyname 8 месяцев назад +1

    Great video that answered all my questions! It might be useful for you to list your transportation costs using your routes.

  • @FromtheWindowSeat
    @FromtheWindowSeat Год назад +2

    Very helpful. Thank you!

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  Год назад +1

      You're welcome! Thank you for watching.

  • @SagicLi
    @SagicLi 7 месяцев назад +2

    Your channel really helps me a lot
    Thank you very much❤

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  7 месяцев назад

      Thank you for watching. I hope you have a great trip to Hakone. :)

  • @chloeandtrey
    @chloeandtrey 9 месяцев назад +1

    Arigatou Kenchan! We are finding your videos very helpful! 🙇🏻‍♀🙇🏻‍♂

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  9 месяцев назад

      Thank you for watching! Arigatogozaimasu.

  • @LeviZapanta
    @LeviZapanta Год назад +2

    Amazing guide ! I plan on taking your advice on traveling from Shinjuku at 07:00 to
    Arrive 08:12 in Odawara. Do you have any more information on the "Local" train you spoke about at 7:58 ? Thank you ! Are you referring to the Hakone Tozan Railway?

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  Год назад +1

      Thank you for watching. Oh great. You can avoid the big wave of crowd from the next romance car. :) The local train at 7:58 is the train from Odawara at 8:24 arrives Hakone Yumoto at 8:39. It leaves from near the carriage no.1 of Romance Car. Yes, It is part of Tozan Railway, but the Odakyu's car is used between Odawara - Yumoto.

    • @LeviZapanta
      @LeviZapanta Год назад +1

      Much appreciated ! @@tokyokenchan

    • @LeviZapanta
      @LeviZapanta 11 месяцев назад

      I wanted to say a huge thank you again :) We took your advice and used the Hakone Freepass to get all around ! Made little travel vlogs about it @@tokyokenchan

  • @steffe2444
    @steffe2444 Год назад +2

    Fell in love with Hakone on my first trip to Japan in 2020 before pandemic. Stayed in Hakone guesthouse and it was amazing. It was beautiful even though it snowed so bad. 🥰

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  Год назад

      That's amazing you enjoyed the guesthouse in Hakone. You are so lucky that you got snow in Hakone. ⛄️☺️

  • @anitaalonsog
    @anitaalonsog 8 месяцев назад +2

    This video is perfect, thank you do much❤

  • @Cubs3344
    @Cubs3344 6 месяцев назад +1

    very detail, nice explanation.

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  6 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you. Have a great time in Hakone. :)

  • @mafercastillo315
    @mafercastillo315 Год назад +2

    Thank you for the information, your videos are really useful for planning my trip, but here how handle luggage in this Hakone trains?

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  Год назад +1

      Great question! You can send suitcases from Yumoto Station to your hotel. www.hakonenavi.jp/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/hakone_baggage.pdf
      I saw people get on the cable car and ropeway with it, but it might be much easier without suitcases. Thank you for asking.

  • @arare5678
    @arare5678 Год назад +2

    Hi Kenchan, thanks for yet another very informative video! I am thinking of doing a 2D1N trip to Kawaguchiko and Hakone. staying at a ryokan at Kawaguchiko to see My Fuji in the morning. Do you think I should go to Kawaguchiko first then Hakone or the other way round? Any advice is appreciated!

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  Год назад

      I think you can enjoy Kawaguchiko more when you sleep there that night, so you can go to Hakone next day? I also think you can't enjoy Hakone if you feel you have to go all the way to Kawaguchiko after this. It's just my thought though. :)

  • @ndeckersightseer
    @ndeckersightseer Год назад +2

    Do you have a video on Kawaguchiko area? I am trying to decide between them

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  Год назад +1

      Yes! A Day Trip Guide to Kawaguchiko from Tokyo ♢ Tips for a Successful Excursion
      ruclips.net/video/XBAvctn-88g/видео.html

    • @ndeckersightseer
      @ndeckersightseer Год назад +1

      @@tokyokenchan Thank you SO much!!

  • @ivanh6124
    @ivanh6124 7 месяцев назад +1

    Great intro to Hakone, plan to go in November. Any tips on finding a ryokan that allows solo travellers? Almost all ryokans need minimum 2 guests.

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  7 месяцев назад

      Yes. Not just in Hakone, but I usually set the number of guest “ 1 “ and “meals included “ and search. I just booked one in that way in another place. Some Ryokan comes up. I hope you can find a good one. :)

  • @user-xf2vb4sd1i
    @user-xf2vb4sd1i Год назад +3

    Hi! I have a Hakone Free Pass (Hakone Area Only) which will be valid from Odawara station onwards. I have also purchased a Limited Express "Romancecar" ticket from Shinjuku to Odwara. I understand that I now have to also purchase a separate ticket to use the romancecar. Could you please help me understand which ticket to book? Thanks so much for all you help. Your videos have been immensely helpful!

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  Год назад

      Hi. In that case, you can just purchase tickets at the station to Odawara or use IC card (in this case you need to leave once in Odawara). Have a great trip to Hakone!

    • @user-xf2vb4sd1i
      @user-xf2vb4sd1i Год назад +1

      @@tokyokenchan Thanks so much! Just so I have understood correctly, I can go to Shinkjuku station and purchase basic tictet to Odaware. Then I can board romancecar (since I have basic ticket + limited express ticket)? Is that right? Grateful for all the help

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  Год назад

      @@user-xf2vb4sd1i Yes, correct. You can puchase the ticket to Odawara at ticket machine. It's 910 yen from Shinjuku. :)

    • @user-xf2vb4sd1i
      @user-xf2vb4sd1i Год назад

      @@tokyokenchan Excellent. Thanks again :D

    • @khtan5531
      @khtan5531 9 месяцев назад

      Hi, I was under the impression that one only has to purchase the Hakone Free Pass and Romance car limited express ticket to board the Romance car at Shinjuku ?

  • @Omni0404
    @Omni0404 7 месяцев назад +2

    I made the mistake of looking at deluxe 4 and 5 star accommodations in Hakone. Now I want to spend all my vacation money here lol

  • @tokyokenchan
    @tokyokenchan  2 месяца назад +1

    Purchase Hakone Free pass on Klook. Now vailable both in digital and paper: www.klook.com/en-US/activity/821-hakone-transport-day-pass-tokyo/?spm=SearchResult.SearchResult_LIST&clickId=e5aae13def/?aid=35056

  • @maulynnnnn
    @maulynnnnn Год назад +2

    hi kenchan! after watching your video makes me wanna visit here! do you know how can i go about booking bus from kawaguchiko to hakone?

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  Год назад

      Hello. Thank you for watching. There is no direct bus unfortuantelly. You can change in Gotemba staiton or Gotemba Outlet Mall, but the not frequent service so I want you to be careful. You don't have to make reservation for the bus to Gotemba. hakone-japan.com/plan-your-trip/getting-around/areas-around-hakone/travel-between-hakone-and-kawaguchiko-lake/

  • @chiragganguly
    @chiragganguly Год назад +2

    Thanks for all the details

  • @chuilingho1113
    @chuilingho1113 Год назад +2

    Hello Kenchan, thank you for this informative video! Can I ask for the Romancecar ride btw ~11am to 12pm from Shinjuku to Hakone-Yumoto direction, which side of carriage seats gets more of the sun? Left (A/B) or right (C/D)? Thx in advance!

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  Год назад

      I was on train in the morning, so I think you don't get any strong sun light like this one I showed in the video. It might be still on the left side but I'm not sure. 😅 I hope you enjoy your ride.

    • @chuilingho1113
      @chuilingho1113 Год назад +1

      Thank you Kenchan! 🙏🏻

  • @bigbadbyrnes
    @bigbadbyrnes 10 месяцев назад +1

    very helpful, thank you

  • @jlu
    @jlu Год назад +2

    Hia Kenchan! Is Hakone a good place to visit in winter (February)? Or do you have other recommendations from Tokyo that are good for a 1-night stay? 😄

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  Год назад +1

      Hi! I think Hakone is a great place to stay in winter especially if you are going to stay over night. My recommendation is to stay at a hotel or Japanese style inn that you can enjoy hot-springs. ♨︎😄

    • @jlu
      @jlu Год назад

      @@tokyokenchan thank you! 😇

  • @tn9274
    @tn9274 Год назад +1

    how long do you think is sufficient to complete the hakone counter clockwise loop? I also want to visit gotemba outlet and plan to do all in one day from Tokyo.
    what time do you recommend to start at Hakone Station and the last transport going back from Hakone Station to Odawara and transfer to Shinkansen back to Tokyo? Thanks!

  • @mmaya01
    @mmaya01 Год назад +7

    Hi! Have you ever considered making the videos in Japanese as well? This will be so helpful for people like me, learning the language. Thank you!

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  Год назад +2

      Hi, thank you for watching. :) You mean all in Japanese? I haven't thought about it but maybe I can put more meaning of Japanese in the video, like Kuro Tamago =black egg? Sometimes I'm not sure if people wants to know that or not. 😅 Thank you for your request!

    • @mmaya01
      @mmaya01 Год назад

      @tokyokenchan yes!!! Or maybe online lessons while traveling 🤔

  • @nds1985
    @nds1985 Год назад +2

    Any difference if I go to the pirate ship first then head up to the ropeway, or go to the ropeway and down to the lake?

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  Год назад

      It's about how it goes with your planning after. I personally like to go up by the mountain railways and cable car as it's more fun going up, and also it feels like forever coming down by mountain railway. But if you go to museum or hotels along the railway after, taking ferry first and head to ropeway is a good idea. It's same, just depends on your plans after.

  • @rococo9342
    @rococo9342 7 месяцев назад

    素晴らしい動画です。詳細ありがとう。

  • @jose-ab
    @jose-ab Год назад +2

    Hi Kenchan, I’m rewatching this video as I’m planning to do a 1 day trip from Tokyo. If things go as planned will be in Hakone on Jan 2 of next year but I just find out about “hakone ekiden” that will take place on the same day.. would be that a problem (I.e stores closed, public transportation) for someone how wants to visit the major tourist spots?

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  Год назад +2

      Hi. It can be busy and some places might have restriction of walking, but I don't think there will be a major disruption to your trip. I recommend you to book trains soon and you should be still use the discount on digital pass that I'm taking about in the previous video of this. Hope you have a great trip. :)

  • @michellelo06
    @michellelo06 11 месяцев назад +2

    Hello. I bought 2 separate online hakone pass (using 2 smartphones) which includes a round trip from Shinjuku. Can you explain how to upgrade the tickets to romance car ahead of time? Or do I have to do it at the station on the day of activation?
    The Emot website I’m on allows me to purchase new tickets from shinjuku station but I want to upgrade and pay the difference.
    Thank you so much!

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  11 месяцев назад

      Hi. The free pass doesn't included Romance Car tickerts, so you can purchase Romance Car tickets either online or at the station. It might be better to buy online. www.odakyu.jp/english/romancecar/

  • @andrys3000
    @andrys3000 Год назад +2

    Thank you fort the helpful guide.
    I want to ask.
    Is it okay if i reserve the romance car reservation ticket first by online purchase to be able to reserve the seat first.
    And then buy the hakone free pass later on the departure date?

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  Год назад

      Yes, that also works. Thank you for watching. :)

  • @gitaparamita1800
    @gitaparamita1800 Год назад +2

    Thanks Ken chan for making this very helpful video. However, I'm wondering which kind of train can I ride with Hakone Free Pass but without buying additional Romancecar ticket? I can see there are local train, express and rapid express train on Odakyu Line timetable. Can I ride all 3 types aside of the limited express one?
    Thanks in advance

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  Год назад

      Hello, thank you for watching. With the free pass, you can ride on any trains except Romance Car. The rapid express is the fastest one usually, followed by express. I hope you enjoy Hakone! :)

  • @ghina8414
    @ghina8414 7 месяцев назад +1

    thank you so much, so helpful 🙏🏻👍🏻

  • @nicolette6460
    @nicolette6460 Год назад +4

    Personally, I think Hakone deserves more than a day trip. I visited in Mar (stayed overnight in Odawara, no cherry blossoms) and Apr (stayed 2 nights in Gora area, cherry blossoms every where 😍😍) this year, loved both trips
    If you're like me who likes to linger, the Open Air Museum needs at least 3 hours
    Took the ship cruise in Mar, it was one of my fave memories of our trip, it's so cold out in the lake! ❄❄
    Unfortunately, I saw this video too late and didn't realize that I can see Mt Fuji from Hakone 😢😢, and that the mountain partially covered by clouds I saw from MotoHakone ko was Mt Fuji 😢😢😢

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  Год назад +2

      Thank you for your comment. 😀 Sounds like you had a great time in Hakone. I can imagine how nice it was during the cherry blossom season. I agree the main purpose of the trip should be the hot springs and the time at the accommodation itself. Haven't been on this route for a long time, but I enjoyed all the rides in Hakone. :)

    • @nicolette6460
      @nicolette6460 Год назад +1

      @@tokyokenchan you're welcome and thank you for making these videos 😊

    • @MarlaClark-zz9bx
      @MarlaClark-zz9bx 11 месяцев назад

      If you had to choose, would you do the lake cruise or open air museum?

    • @nicolette6460
      @nicolette6460 11 месяцев назад

      @@MarlaClark-zz9bx that's a tough one 😅
      I will probably choose the cruise because it involves less walking 😬😬
      The Open Air Museum offers more photo taking opportunities though due to the many exhibits

  • @xCatchii
    @xCatchii 8 месяцев назад +1

    your videos help me a lot! thank you!

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  8 месяцев назад

      Thank you for watching. I'm glad it was helpful!

  • @adamsmith5262
    @adamsmith5262 4 месяца назад

    If coming from Tokyo via Romance Car Limited we are wanting to know best accommodation areas. Is Hakone Yumoto area a good place to stay for two nights? We want to be close to bus route to go around to the main sights. Or should we try places like Gora or by the lake? is it possible to catch a taxi from the train station even if it’s a short walk to our accommodation in Hakone Yumoto? Can we store our luggage at Hakone Yumoto station for the day before we check in later that day? Thanks

  • @choonkeatteoh3214
    @choonkeatteoh3214 Год назад +2

    Thank you kenchan san

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  Год назад

      Thank you for watching. :)

    • @choonkeatteoh3214
      @choonkeatteoh3214 Год назад

      I have watched your other videos, thankfully you have visited hakone recently

    • @choonkeatteoh3214
      @choonkeatteoh3214 Год назад

      Kenchan san, are you sure tokaido tokyo to odawara shinkansen is 3280 yen?

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  Год назад +1

      @@choonkeatteoh3214 Yes, for non-reserved seats on Kodama.

  • @ningchen1866
    @ningchen1866 4 месяца назад +1

    I'm traveling with a family of 4 from US , im planing to take the Romancecar From Tokyo and purchasing the 2 days Hakone pass after arrival to Odawara . Question : how do we handle the luggages ? there is a handfree luggage service in Odawara or YUMOTO station right ?

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  4 месяца назад

      Hello. Just to clarify, you can take either Shinkansen from Tokyo station or RomanceCar from Shinjuku station in Tokyo. In case you take Romance car from Shinjuku (in Tokyo), it's better to purchase the Hakone Free Pass from Shinjuku. If you take Shinkansen from Tokyo station, you can purchase Hakone Free Pass from Odawara. As for the luggage, what I know is only the one in Hakone Yumoto station. Please see the link for pricing and details.➡︎ www.hakonenavi.jp/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/hakone_baggage.pdf

  • @lucillecornish9199
    @lucillecornish9199 3 месяца назад

    Do you advice to do this trip straight from Narita? Getting a bus so no transfer then Hakone Freepass 2day pass? Which hotel do you recommend?

  • @PsychoEditor
    @PsychoEditor 5 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  5 месяцев назад

      You're welcome. Thank you for watching. :)

    • @PsychoEditor
      @PsychoEditor 5 месяцев назад +1

      I have sent this to my non- Japanese friends so they have fun and don't cause trouble. ​@@tokyokenchan

  • @1996gang
    @1996gang Год назад +2

    Is it possible to use hakone free pass from Shinjuku to Odawara but not going to hakone on the second day, I want to go to fujinomiya instead by changing the train in odawara and pay the Rest from there to shin-fuji?

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  Год назад

      Do you mean you go to Hakone on the day 1 and Fujinomiya next day? If you go to Hakone, I think it's good to take advantage of the pass but if you are not going to Hakone, it might be cheaper to just get the tickets. I hope you enjoy the trip.

    • @1996gang
      @1996gang Год назад

      @@tokyokenchan yes day 1 hakone, day 2 fujinomiya, get off at Odawara station and from there to fujinomiya

  • @hairdieee3235
    @hairdieee3235 Год назад +2

    Is it worth it to go during the Winter Season? Around end of February?

  • @resturinayanti9961
    @resturinayanti9961 Год назад +2

    Hi, may I ask, if we use hakone free pass (for 2 days), can we use to make roundtrip from shinjuku everyday? I mean, can we use the free pass to go back to shinjuku on the first day in afternoon and going back again to hakone on the next morning? appreciate your feedback.

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  Год назад +1

      Hi. It only includes one round trip between Shinjuku and Odawara for both 2 days / 3 days. Only Odawara and further is the free pass area.

  • @heebahsaleem7788
    @heebahsaleem7788 10 месяцев назад +2

    Can I go to hakone from narita Airport using hakone freepass ?

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  10 месяцев назад

      Hakone free pass is from Shinjuku, so you might be able to get to Shinjuku by Narita Express and use Hakone Free Pass from there.

  • @rococo9342
    @rococo9342 7 месяцев назад

    箱根は東京からわずか2時間足ら。電車に乗ってしばらくすると田園風景に変わって行きます。
    箱根は昔から、素敵な場所でしたが錆びれた時期もありました。
    しかし今また賑やかになり世界中の方達を引き付けています。

  • @waiside3950
    @waiside3950 4 месяца назад +1

    Nice vid, i only want to go to Hakone for a day trip, and i just want to ride the cable car and go to the wine onsen yunessun, is the hakone free pass better? Or should i just buy all the tickets for transportations seperate?

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  4 месяца назад +1

      Thank you. If you just do a day trip to Yunessan from Shinjuku, it's better not to get the pass. Ropeway and the ship in Lake Ashi is about 4700 Yen round trip, so if you don't take them, it doesn't worth 6100 yen Hakone Free Pass.

    • @waiside3950
      @waiside3950 4 месяца назад

      @@tokyokenchan how far is Yunessan from after i go on the ropeway ride? Is it easy to get to? I dont want to go on yhe ship, just cable car and ropeway like on ur video then go to Yunessan then back to tokyo.

  • @jamescc2010
    @jamescc2010 Год назад +2

    How to go from Hakone to Mt. Fuji? Thx

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  Год назад

      The easiest way is to get on the bus to Gotemba statoin from Togendai (by Lake Ashi where the ferry terminal is) and change to the bus to Kawaguchiko. Depends on where around Mt.Fuji you like to go, but Togendai - Kawaguchiko takes 3 hours or so.

  • @PatrickSalonga
    @PatrickSalonga 4 месяца назад +1

    If staying around Lake Ashi and heading to Kyoto after visiting Hakone, is it better to take the Shinkansen from Odawara or Mishima station?

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  4 месяца назад

      If you take bus to the station, either way is good. I think there are more frequent bus to Odawara, but Mishima is closer to Kyoto and ticket for Shinkansen is reasonable.

  • @ivychuah6110
    @ivychuah6110 Год назад +1

    Hi Kenchan san
    This video is very helpful.
    Buying the Hakone free pass definitely save us some money.
    We planning to take EXE from Shinjuku to Odawara.
    With the Hakone free pass, any idea if we can take the local train from Odawara to Hakone-Yomoto station? Or we have to buy the train ticket separately with extra cost?

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  Год назад

      Hello. This Hakone Free Pass gives you unlimited ride from Odawara and further, so you can get to Hakone-Yumoto without any extra cost. 👍I also took that way. The route between Odawara - Yumoto is Hakone mountain railway, even though they use Odakyu's car. Thank you for watching. :)

  • @chandrarao9675
    @chandrarao9675 5 месяцев назад +1

    Hi Kenchan, i love watching your videos, so detailed information. , I am struggling to find the best option to travel from Shinjuku to Wyndham hotel in Gora Hakone. AI has given me this itinerary. Would be greateful if you could pls help me out and confirm if these options are good or I should change something: (Travelling in November : 1) Take the Odakyu Romance Car Limited Express to Hakone-Yumoto Station
    2. Hakone-Yumoto Station to Gora Station- Transfer to the Hakone Tozan Railwa. Take the train bound for Gora station. 3) Take taxi from Gora Station to Wyndham Hakone Gora:

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  5 месяцев назад

      Is that Club Wyndham? It seems walking distance from Gora station. If not, taxi is good. But otherwise, everything AI told you sounds correct! Thank you for watching.

  • @okka7771
    @okka7771 Год назад +2

    Kengo san, with the Emot ticket, do we buy the Hakone Area only pass if we can use our JR Pass to get us until Odawarra Station? Thank you

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  Год назад

      Hello Okka san! Yes, in that case you can get the pass from Odawara station without the part of Odakyu line (Shinjuku-Odawara). It's faster to take Tokaido Shinkansen to Odawara from Tokyo station or Shinagawa station. Every "Kodama" stops, and "Hikari" trains also make a stop at Odawara every 2 hours in case you arrive from Kyoto or somewhere further. Please note with Emot, you need to be able to connect online with your smart phone. 👍

    • @okka7771
      @okka7771 Год назад +1

      @@tokyokenchan Thank you so much for your advice. Very much appreciated.

    • @rebeccalie8043
      @rebeccalie8043 Год назад

      @@tokyokenchanhi. In that case if we buy the pass at odawara station, does it covers the buses, ropeways, ferry etc around hakone?

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  Год назад

      @rebeccalie8043 Yes it covers them. In that case the pass is 5000 Yen for 2 days (as of today without any discount.) In case you take bus one way back from Moto Hakone, the price is almost even with/without pass but it's great you can hop on and off with the pass. 👍

    • @rebeccalie8043
      @rebeccalie8043 Год назад +1

      @@tokyokenchan Tq very much. I really enjoy following your vlog. Very helpful & informative. 👍👍👍

  • @michaelcasino8517
    @michaelcasino8517 Год назад +2

    Can i buy tickets of romance car on the day of my trip to hakone?

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  Год назад +1

      Yes if there is a seat available. If possible, I recommend you to book online even the previous night.

  • @keikit748
    @keikit748 3 месяца назад +1

    If I’m coming from Yokohama and won’t be going to Shinjuku, can I buy separate tickets for the ferry, ropeway, etc? Thank you so much. I’m planning to go back in February.

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  3 месяца назад +1

      @@keikit748 Yes, but if you are going through Odawara, you can save by getting the pass from Odawara.

    • @keikit748
      @keikit748 3 месяца назад +1

      @@tokyokenchan OHH thank you so much 😊

  • @Ducminhle2889
    @Ducminhle2889 5 месяцев назад +1

    Tks u so so so much

  • @nishadjan
    @nishadjan 10 месяцев назад +1

    thank you for your information. if we took the romanecar to odawara station and then buy the hakone pass, would that be easier? there's a price difference of 1100 yen.

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  10 месяцев назад +1

      If you are taking Romance car from Shinjuku, it's cheaper to get Freepass from Shinjuku as you can save on the fare part of the Romance Car. Thank you for watching. :)

    • @nishadjan
      @nishadjan 10 месяцев назад

      how much is the upgrade to the romancecar? or is regular route better?@@tokyokenchan

  • @paulr9591
    @paulr9591 3 месяца назад

    Thanks for this informative video. Is it possible to just buy limited express train ticket at hakone-Yumoto station before we ride the romancecar that travels back to Shinjuku? With a busy day trip itinerary, I don’t know what time we will be able to go back to hakone-Yumoto station to take the train going back to Shinjuku.

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  3 месяца назад +1

      Yes. It can be busy in the evening especially on weekends, but probably you can purchase if you wait a bit strolling Yumoto. You can also book online when you know the approx time of leaving, instead of going to the station.

  • @TheScratchingKiwi
    @TheScratchingKiwi Месяц назад

    I've been trying to figure out the busses around Hakone and I agree with those that say the tourist trap spirit is strong. Passes for busses are easier to buy (there is even an electronic version), but I cannot find out what to do if I want to take two busses and no more. The bus company websites are not very good (and I am being polite). I *think* I found half an answer to one bus-related question, but half the page translated, and the other half didn't. *sigh*
    I hope the tourist desk at Odawara will have some kind of answer when I get there!

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  Месяц назад

      The more tourists, the more traps like not so good street foods. :) Not a trap if you like it though. Free pass only worth if you take the regular circle route like I did. Definitely not just with the bus ride.

  • @fenchen5711
    @fenchen5711 6 месяцев назад

    If I go to Hakone directly from Haneda airport, and stay there overnight, is it still worth it to get the free pass?

  • @avijeetmohanty
    @avijeetmohanty 8 месяцев назад

    After buying HAKONE FREE PASS, how to reserve the ROMANCE CAR?

    • @tokyokenchan
      @tokyokenchan  8 месяцев назад

      Hi. I have the details in the description. Thank you for watching.