Train Tickets from Hakone (Odawara) to Kyoto

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More information about your journey to Kyoto!

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Hakone is an area of Japan that must be visited to be believed, blessed with gorgeous nature and art culture. There are many things to do that are distinctly part of the Hakone DNA. From enjoying views of Mount Fuji from a warm, luxurious onsen to seeing the unrivaled amount of art museums in the area to indulging in the signature black eggs that get their color from being boiled in the sulfur-rich waters of the area. Hakone is most easily explored using the Hakone Free Pass, which allows for unlimited travel using local transportation options. 

Kyoto Station and Odawara Station, near the center of Hakone, are directly connected via the Tokaido Shinkansen and can be traveled between without transfers, depending on the time of departure and train. Visit these two key locations for your next trip to Japan! 

Tickets booked with Japan Experience are issued through an official partnership with JR West, meaning you are dealing directly with the train operator that will take you from Hakone to Kyoto.

More about the Mount Fuji view seat option

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When taking the train from Hakone to Kyoto, we highly recommend you book a window seat with a view on Mount Fuji, to get the chance to experience one of Japan's most iconic views from its modern landmark, the Shinkansen bullet train!

Please note that during peak travel seasons, we may have to change your train to another one up to 15 minutes earlier or later than the original booking to ensure a window seat reservation.

Advantages of taking the train from Hakone to Kyoto

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Efficiency

Covering the distance of 420km between Hakone and Kyoto in a little under 2 hours, Shinkansen bullet trains are one of the fastest ways to reach your destination relaxed and worry-free.

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Comfort

Comfortable seats, plenty of space to relax your legs, regularly cleaned carriages, and peace and quiet for a relaxing journey.

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Reliability

With hundreds of departures per day and an average delay per train estimated at 24 seconds, the Shinkansen is very reliable. 

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Eco-friendly

Your Hakone to Kyoto itinerary corresponds to 14kg of CO2 emissions by Shinkansen, compared to 105kg by plane on the same journey. Traveling by train is 8 times more eco-responsible than flying!

How to book your Hakone to Kyoto train tickets

Pick your time, date, and seat

You can book up to 9 months prior to your travel date.

Confirm and purchase

Order your train ticket securely online.

Receive your QR code

Get your QR code by email 1 month before departure.

Exchange and enjoy

Follow the instructions received on how to exchange your QR code and enjoy your ride.

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More information about Odawara Station and Kyoto Station

Types of Shinkansen

The often mentioned Nozomi and Mizuho Shinkansens are also part of this network, but DO NOT STOP at Odawara on the way to Kyoto. On the Shinkansen itself, there are onboard amenities such as power outlets and reclining seats. Enjoy your time commuting in Japan in style and comfort. Shinkansen trains rideable on this journey include the Hikari and Kodama.

How to get to Odawara Station

Odawara Station is located in Kanagawa Prefecture and is a short local train ride from central Hakone, departing from Hakone Yumoto Station. This transit is covered with the Hakone Free Pass, but Odawara and Odawara Station will be the main hub for travel to and from other parts of Japan, as it serves as a Shinkansen train stop on the Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train line that goes between Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka with an extension out to Kyushu with the Sanyo Shnkansen line. 

Where to go from Kyoto Station

Kyoto Station is easily accessible by public transit from JR or Kintetsu, the regional rail company operating in the Kansai area, and is situated in the center of the former capital of Japan. Kyoto Station is also a stop on the Karasuma subway line. Kyoto Station is the hub of the city's renowned and vast bus network, which allows you to connect to a variety of bus routes and travel anywhere in Kyoto. 

Why book your train tickets with Japan Experience

Official seller

Our train tickets are issued through an official partnership with the National Japan Railways Group (JR).

Secure payment

You're in control! We offer different payment options.

Quality at our core

Our team of passionate individuals based in Japan works with you directly, no intermediary needed.

Customer support

We're here to help, 7/7. And available through all channels. 

Read more about the exchange process, conditions, and validity of train tickets below

How far in advance can I book train tickets?

You can book train tickets in Japan between 9 months prior to your train's departure date and 3 days before departure. 

Is there a special train ticket fare for children?

Yes, there are special fares applicable for children. Ages 12 and up are considered adults, but kids aged from 6 to 11 benefit from a reduced fare. Children under the age of 6 travel for free. This free fare is limited to 2 tickets, meaning any additional child under 6 will then pay the classic child fare.

Where to exchange your train tickets in Japan depending on region

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In the JR West area (blue), you can exchange your QR code for a physical train ticket at reserved seat ticket machines in stations, or at Midori-no-Madoguchi ticket windows with station staff. In the JR Central area (orange), you can exchange your QR code at reserved seat ticket vending machines at indicated stations. In the JR East area (green), you can exchange your train tickets at Shinkansen stations, major stations in the Tokyo metropolitan area, and Narita Airport stations. 

How to use your train tickets in Japan

To use your train tickets once you have exchanged them, simply head to Odawara Station, insert your train ticket into the automatic gates (don't forget to take it back), and head to the right platform to hop on your train. On board the train, find the seat number that is on your ticket if you have a seat reservation, and enjoy the ride! Once you've arrived in Kyoto, insert the ticket again at the gates upon exiting Kyoto Station, and the city is now yours to explore. 

Modification and Cancellation

You can find the conditions of modification and cancellation of our train tickets in our “Frequently Asked Questions” section at the bottom of the page.

Eligibility

All persons above the age of 12, with no restrictions on residence status or nationality, are eligible to purchase individual train tickets (unlike the Japan Rail Pass and some JR regional passes, for example). Japanese individuals as well as foreigners living in Japan can thus purchase train tickets online. Under the age of 12, the aforementioned child fare conditions apply. 

Validity of train tickets

Train tickets issued are only valid for the date and time indicated on your booking and are to be used only on the Hakone to Kyoto route.

Frequently Asked Questions about Train Tickets in Japan