Tokyo plus Hakone in six days

Six days is a comfortable length for Tokyo and one Hakone onsen night. Put Hakone in the middle of the trip, forward your big cases, and give the last Tokyo day to rest or shopping. This page gives the order and the costs.

What does the six-day order look like?

Here is one shape that works for couples and first-timers.

1. Day 1: arrive in Tokyo, settle in and eat close to the hotel.
2. Day 2: a major Tokyo day, such as the old districts and the city views.
3. Day 3: a lighter Tokyo day with shopping or museums.
4. Day 4: travel to Hakone, do the loop, and enjoy the onsen night.
5. Day 5: a slow Hakone morning, then return to Tokyo.
6. Day 6: last morning in Tokyo and the flight home.

Our Tokyo page and Hakone page cover each place. If you want only one day in the mountains, see Hakone loop in one day.

How do you get to Hakone?

The Romancecar takes about 80 minutes directly from Shinjuku to Hakone-Yumoto, and a reserved seat costs an extra 1,200 yen for adults one way ¹. The Romancecar versus JR comparison explains the alternatives.

What does the Hakone Freepass cost?

From Shinjuku the pass costs 7,100 yen for 2 days and 7,500 yen for 3 days, adult. It covers eight types of transport including trains, cable cars, ropeways, buses and a Lake Ashi cruise, plus a round-trip Odakyu ticket between Shinjuku and Odawara ².

At RM 2.603 per 100 yen on 19 October 2026, the 2-day pass is about RM 185 and the 3-day pass about RM 195 ^{2 3}. Compare it with single tickets using our Freepass versus tickets guide.

How do the ropeway and weather affect Hakone?

The Hakone Ropeway runs from Soun Station in Gora to Togendai on Lake Ashi with a car change at Owakudani, and operates 9:00 to 5:00 pm from 1 February to 30 November ⁴. A ropeway may be suspended in extreme weather or hazardous situations ⁴. Keep a fallback, such as a museum or an earlier onsen soak.

How do you handle luggage?

Forward your large cases from the Tokyo hotel to the Hakone hotel, and carry an overnight bag. Most major hotels can arrange delivery between hotels, with limits on size, weight and value ⁵. Read sending luggage between hotels for the steps.

Where should you stay in Hakone?

Choose the area by your priority. The Hakone-Yumoto, Gora and Sengokuhara comparison helps you pick. If it is your first onsen, read onsen etiquette for first-timers.

What should Malaysian travellers remember?

Bring a layer for the mountains, because conditions change with height. Plan halal and dietary needs for the ryokan dinner in advance. Fuji views depend on the weather that day, as our Fuji view guide explains.