Hakone · Gora and the mountain train
Hakone Tozan Train
How to get there and what to see · facts checked 2026-10-24
Photo: toshinori baba This photo was taken with Nikon D40x・CC0
A mountain railway running 8.9 km from Hakone-Yumoto to Gora, climbing steep slopes with switchbacks.
- Nearest station
- Board at Hakone-Yumoto; about 40 minutes to Gora
What to see
- Steep grade: it climbs 80 permille, the steepest for an adhesion railway.
- Switchbacks: at three points the train reverses to zigzag uphill. You cannot get on or off at Deyama and Kami-Ohiradai.
- Deyama Bridge: a famous spot over the valley.
- Tonosawa Station: a small Benten shrine you can visit straight from the platform.
Seasons
- From mid-June hydrangeas bloom along the line and it is called the 'Hydrangea Train'.
History
It opened in 1919.
Getting there
Take the Odakyu Line from Shinjuku to Hakone-Yumoto and change here. It is about 40 minutes from Hakone-Yumoto to Gora.
Before you go
Fares depend on the section; check the timetable page for first and last trains. The old 100-series cars are due to retire in January 2028.
Nearby sights
← Hakone guide: trains from Tokyo
Sources
Hours, prices and history come from the official websites and public tourism pages listed here. They can change, so check the official site before you go.
- 箱根ナビ（箱根登山電車）（checked 2026-10-24）
- 箱根神社（アクセス）（checked 2026-10-24）
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