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Traveling by train in Japan
Japan boasts a highly developed rail system, making it a practical option for transportation both locally and across the country. As a result, both locals and tourists often find themselves using trains almost daily, whether it's their local lines or the renowned Shinkansen bullet trains. For first-time visitors to Japan, the significance of train travel during their trip is likely to be a consideration.
Although train travel is a common aspect of life in Japan, there are several factors that may require some prior understanding or preparation before newcomers board a train. This is true even for those arriving from countries with a strong train travel culture.
What makes trains so popular in Japan?
Japan's rail system is recognized as one of the finest globally. Riding the train in Japan can be described in three words: efficient, fast, and clean. Until you experience it firsthand, it can be hard to grasp just how easy and remarkably convenient train travel is in Japan. Even with millions of passengers using the rail system daily, trains remain immaculate, punctual, and operational. For many, this may seem like a dream compared to the train networks in their own countries.
There are numerous factors contributing to this remarkable railway system, but it primarily stems from Japan's dependence on fossil fuel imports, which led the nation to invest significantly in its train transportation network. Since the late 1800s, Japanese train companies have been constructing lines to transport people and goods efficiently from one location to another, and as a result of this extensive network, cities began to develop around train stations. While much of Western urban development has centered on car-oriented infrastructure, Japan has largely shaped its urban expansion around train stations. In most Japanese cities, train stations serve as the economic and demographic hubs of the area.
Through strategic investment in its train system, Japan has successfully established one of the most dependable, rapid, and safe rail networks globally!
Shinkansen information
To get to Hakone, you will ride partly on the Tokaido Shinkansen to get to Odawara. On this short trip, the line covers a distance of approximately 80 kilometers (45 miles) between Tokyo and Odawara. It'll take an average of 35 minutes, and it will take travelers through the Tokyo suburbs, deeper into the Kanto region into Kanagawa prefecture. Trains from Tokyo to Odawara, where you'll be able to hop on a train to Hakone, depart from the Japanese capital at Tokyo Station or Shinagawa Station, and arrive at Odawara Station. To get from Tokyo to Odawara, you can choose between two types of Shinkansen high-speed bullet trains: Hikari and Kodama.
You have several options to reach Hakone from Odawara Station. One of the fastest ways is to take the Odakyu Romancecar, which will bring you to Hakone-Yumoto station in just 14 minutes! Alternatively, there are buses available that can also take you to the central Hakone station quickly. Once you reach Hakone-Yumoto, you can continue your journey by hopping on the Hakone Tozan train, which will take you to Gora in approximately 30 minutes. This train ride is incredibly scenic and offers a wonderful sightseeing experience. From Gora station, you can then take the Hakone Ropeway up to Owakudani and down to Lake Ashi. Don't forget to complete your Tokyo to Odawara train ticket with a Hakone Free Pass to fully explore Hakone!
How to get to Tokyo Station
Tokyo Station is located in central Tokyo and is at the crossroads of many public transportation lines, being the main departing station for Shinkansen trains in Tokyo. Multiple JR lines, such as the Yamanote, Chuo, Keiyo or Sobu Lines stop at Tokyo Station. The Marunouchi subway line, as well as several bus lines and airport transfer options, also stop at Tokyo Station.
Where to go from Odawara Station
From Odawara station, you can continue on with Odakyu lines, trains, or buses to get to where you need in Hakone. The fastest option will be the Odakyu Romancecar, which will bring you to Hakone-Yumoto station in just 14 minutes! Other buses can also help you travel to this central Hakone station quickly from Odawara. From Hakone-Yumoto, you can also hop on the Hakone Tozan train to get to Gora in about 30 minutes. This train journey is so scenic that it's basically a sightseeing tour! From Gora station, you can for example take the Hakone Ropeway up to Owakudani and down to Lake Ashi. Reminder: complete your Tokyo to Odawara train ticket with a Hakone Free Pass to explore Hakone!
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