About
Japan’s oldest mountain train, takes you up the mountain via a series of rail switchbacks.
Why go
- Scenic mountain railway with switchbacks
- Offers beautiful views of the landscape
- Wind through hydrangeas and wooden bridges
Must try
- Ride the Hakone Tozan Railway
- Ride a mountain train that climbs through scenic switchbacks
- Scenic mountain train zigzagging through the forest
- Scenic train route through hydrangeas
- Scenic train ride with views of lush forests
Pro tips
- Transfer to the cable car at Gora Station
- Aim for early weekday mornings for a nice view
- Train runs every 15-20 minutes
- Ticket price is ¥460 or included in hakone free pass
- Tickets cost around ¥400-¥1,000
Good to know
- Can get crowded onboard the train during afternoon and weekends
- Retro '100 series' train cars retire in january 2028
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