Hakone Tozan Railway / Hakone Tozan Cable Car

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Hakone Tozan Railway / Hakone Tozan Cable Car

A convenient method for sightseeing in Hakone. The mountain railroad and cable car climb a steep slope.

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The Hakone Tozan Railway is an indispensable part of sightseeing in Hakone, with many of the major spots in the city located along the route. The Hakone Tozan Railway consists of the Hakone Tozan Railway, which runs from Odawara Station to Gora Station, and the Hakone Tozan Cable Car , which runs from Gora Station to Sounzan Station , and can be reached by changing trains twice at Hakone-Yumoto Station and Gora Station.

The Hakone Tozan Railway is a full-fledged mountain railroad that runs along the steep slopes of the Hakone mountains. You can see the mountains of Hakone from the windows of the train, and from the middle of June to the end of July, hydrangeas bloom along the line. The train is lit up at night, and the "Nighttime Hydrangea Train " is also available (all seats reserved).

The Hakone Tozan Cable Car, which connects Gora Station to Sounzan Station, travels 1.2km for 6 stations in about 10 minutes. Although the distance of the line is only 1.2 km, the difference in elevation is about 200 meters, and the route is characterized by a steep slope that makes you feel as if you are climbing a mountain. The train's body has large windows that provide a panoramic view of Hakone's nature.

Highlights

  • The mountain railroad and cable car is a convenient transportation system for sightseeing in Hakone, climbing up the steep Hakone mountains.
  • From the windows of the train, you can enjoy beautiful views of the Hakone mountains.
  • During the hydrangea season, you can enjoy the illuminated view.

Photos

  • The "Hakone Tozan Railway" is nicknamed the "Hydrangea Train" when hydrangeas are in bloom.

    The "Hakone Tozan Railway" is nicknamed the "Hydrangea Train" when hydrangeas are in bloom.

  • Due to the difference in elevation, the hydrangeas begin to bloom at different times at different locations, so you can enjoy them for a long time.

    Due to the difference in elevation, the hydrangeas begin to bloom at different times at different locations, so you can enjoy them for a long time.

  • Deyama Bridge, one of the famous landmarks of Hakone Tozan Railway.

    Deyama Bridge, one of the famous landmarks of Hakone Tozan Railway.

  • Check out the various types of train bodies. This is Type 2000.

    Check out the various types of train bodies. This is Type 2000.

  • This Type 1000 train was introduced in 1981. Nicknamed the "Bernina.”

    This Type 1000 train was introduced in 1981. Nicknamed the "Bernina.”

Reviews

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  • Thingnam19940301

    登山纜車站在司機後面的視野最好。

  • SOHO Huang

    花季來臨時左右兩旁各種各樣美麗的花,是一條風景優美的鐵道。

  • 蓉兒

    連接小田原到箱根湯本、強羅等,一定要親身體驗登山鐵道的樂趣。

Details

Name in Japanese
箱根登山鉄道
Postal Code
250-0311
Address
707-1 Shiroishishita (Hakone-Yumoto Station), Yumoto, Hakonemachi, Ashigarashimogun, Kanagawa
Telephone
0465-32-6823
Holiday
Open every day
Hours
The Hakone Tozan Railway operates: from Odawara bound for Hakone-Yumoto: 5:33am to 11:26pm (also on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays), from Hakone-Yumoto bound for Gora: from 6:12am to 10:33pm (last train at 10:37pm on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays), and from Gora bound for Hakone-Yumoto: 5:45am to 10:16pm (last train at 10:11pm on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays).
Admission
Hakone Tozan Railway: Odawara Station to Gora Station: Adults 680 yen, Elementary school students 340 yen / Hakone Tozan Cable Car: Gora Station to Sounzan Station: Adults 430 yen, Elementary school students 220 yen
Directions
1-minute walk from Odakyu Electric Railway Odawara Station
Credit card
Accepted only at Hakone-Yumoto and Gora stations.
(Visa, MasterCard, JCB, American Express)
Official Website
Official Website (English)