What is the cheapest way to get from Hakone Ropeway to Lake Ashi?

The cheapest way to get from Hakone Ropeway to Lake Ashi is to bus which costs ¥390 - ¥550 and takes 18 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Hakone Ropeway to Lake Ashi?

The fastest way to get from Hakone Ropeway to Lake Ashi is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs ¥4700 - ¥6000.

Is there a direct bus between Hakone Ropeway and Lake Ashi?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Owakudani and arriving at Fuji-Ashinoko Panorama Park. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

Is there a direct train between Hakone Ropeway and Lake Ashi?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ōwakudani and arriving at Tōgendai. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

How far is it from Hakone Ropeway to Lake Ashi?

The distance between Hakone Ropeway and Lake Ashi is 3 km.

How do I travel from Hakone Ropeway to Lake Ashi without a car?

The best way to get from Hakone Ropeway to Lake Ashi without a car is to cable car which takes 16 min and costs ¥1000 - ¥1100.

How long does it take to get from Hakone Ropeway to Lake Ashi?

The cable car from Ōwakudani to Tōgendai takes 16 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Hakone Ropeway to Lake Ashi bus from?

Hakone Ropeway to Lake Ashi bus services, operated by Izu Hakone bus, depart from Owakudani station.

Where do I catch the Hakone Ropeway to Lake Ashi train from?

Hakone Ropeway to Lake Ashi train services, operated by Hakone Ropeway, depart from Ōwakudani station.

Where does the Hakone Ropeway to Lake Ashi bus arrive?

Hakone Ropeway to Lake Ashi bus services, operated by Izu Hakone bus, arrive at Fuji-Ashinoko Panorama Park station.

Where does the Hakone Ropeway to Lake Ashi train arrive?

Hakone Ropeway to Lake Ashi train services, operated by Hakone Ropeway, arrive at Tōgendai station.

Where can I stay near Lake Ashi?

There are 1301+ hotels available in Lake Ashi.

Hakone Ropeway to Lake Ashi - 4 ways to travel via cable car, bus, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Hakone Ropeway to Lake Ashi by cable car, bus, taxi, or foot

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Cable car
best
1. Take the cable car from Ōwakudani to Tōgendai
16 min
¥1,000–1,100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Owakudani to Fuji-Ashinoko Panorama ParkOdawara-Hakone
18 min
¥390–550
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hakone Ropeway to Hakone Shrine10.4 km
14 min
¥4,700–6,000
Walk
1. Take the foot from Hakone Ropeway to Minami-Onsenso2.7 km
33 min

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Hakone Ropeway to Lake Ashi.

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Distance: 2.6 km
Duration: 16 min

What companies run services between Hakone Ropeway, Japan and Lake Ashi, Japan?

Hakone Ropeway operates a vehicle from Ōwakudani to Tōgendai every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥1,000–1,100 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, Izu Hakone bus operates a bus from Owakudani to Fuji-Ashinoko Panorama Park hourly. Tickets cost ¥390–550 and the journey takes 17 min.

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