Hakone Round Course Experience with Hakone Free Pass

Explore Hakone through a scenic loop of trains, cable cars, ropeways, boats, and buses, using the Hakone Free Pass for a seamless journey through mountains, lakes, and volcanic landscapes.

The Hakone Round Course is one of the most enjoyable ways to experience the natural beauty of the Hakone region. Using the Hakone Free Pass, travellers follow a circular route that combines five different modes of transport, each offering a unique perspective of the landscape. From mountain railways and cable cars to aerial ropeways and a relaxing boat cruise across Lake Ashi, the journey itself becomes part of the adventure.

The route traditionally starts and ends at Hakone-Yumoto, though it can easily be customized depending on your itinerary. With the freedom to hop on and off along the way, visitors can explore viewpoints, museums, hot springs, and walking trails at their own pace. While the round course can be completed in a long day from Tokyo, allowing two days offers a more relaxed experience and the chance to stay overnight in a traditional ryokan with hot spring baths.