What is Odakyu line?
The Odakyu Odawara Line (小田急小田原線, Odakyū-Odawara-sen) is the main line of Japanese private railway operator Odakyu Electric Railway. It extends 82.5 km from Shinjuku in central Tokyo through the southwest suburbs to the city of Odawara, the gateway to Hakone in Kanagawa Prefecture.
Where is the Odakyu line in Shinjuku?
Odakyu Sightseeing Service Center, Shinjuku West
| Open Hours | 8:00～18:00 |
|---|---|
| Address | Odakyu Line Shinjuku Station West Exit Ground Concourse, 1-1-3 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, 160-0023 |
| Stations Nearby | Just outside Odakyu Line Shinjuku Station West Exit Ground Level Gate |
| TEL | 03-5909-0211 |
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What is the Romancecar to Hakone?
The Romancecar is an Odakyu limited express train with reserved seating only. It links Shinjuku with the popular holiday spots of Hakone, Enoshima and Kamakura, areas loved by tourists from Japan and overseas.
Is Odakyu line covered by JR pass?
The Odakyu Line also runs directly from Shinjuku to Hakone-Yumoto but is not covered by the JR Rail pass. You can purchase the Hakone Freepass to include travel to and from Shinjuku Station.
How do I get from Hakone to Shinjuku?
First, get on an express train or rapid express of the Odakyu Line heading to Odawara Station. The ride takes about 90 to 95 minutes. Next, change trains to the Odakyu’s Hakone Tozan Line and ride for about 15 minutes until you reach Hakone-Yumoto Station. The ride from Shinjuku to Hakone costs 1,220 yen in total.
Is bullet train included in JR Pass?
The PASS is valid on all Japan Railways (JR) Group Shinkansen “bullet trains” (except for the “NOZOMI” and “MIZUHO” trains), limited express trains, express trains, and local trains (Green Car passes are valid for Green Car travel) in addition to the BRT (Bus Rapid Transit system).
Does JR Pass cover buses?
The Japan Rail Pass covers JR local buses. You will see the JR logo on the bus and bus stops. Sadly JR highway buses can no longer be used with the Japan Rail Pass.
How do you get around Hakone?
Take the Odakyu Hakone Highway Bus from Togendai or Sengoku in the Hakone area to Gotemba Station (25-35 minutes, 720-1040 yen, 2 buses per hour) and then the Fujikyu Bus from Gotemba Station to Kawaguchiko Station in the Fuji Five Lake area (1 hour, 1540 yen, 1-2 buses per hour, see timetable).
Can I use JR Pass from Tokyo to Hakone?
Tokyo to Hakone From Tokyo Station, you can take a bullet train on the Tokaido Shinkansen line to Odawara Station, which is included in the JR Pass. From Odawara you then take the Hakone Tozan train and get off at Hakone-Itabashi Station, the final destination stop.