With its hot springs, ancient shrine, and Mt. Fuji views, this mountain town is a welcome reprieve from the big cities.

The Hakone Tozan Train stopped at one of the stations. Once you get to the Hakone-Yumoto Station you will board the Hakone Tozan Railway. It is one of Japan’s few mountain railways.

The Hakone Tozan Railway resumed full operations on July 23, 2020, following suspension due to typhoon damage in October 2019. Local businesses hope the restart, which coincides with the sixtieth ...

It is a popular attraction of the Hakone Tozan Line and draws many railway enthusiasts. We reach Miyanoshita Station at 3.25pm. We drop by a cafe, which has a gallery, ...

Hakone Tozan Railway employee Ichihara Kenta talks about the train line’s connection with hydrangea. Once Upon a Time Japanese literature is filled with descriptions of flowers, although ...

This time, we take you to Hakone, one of Japan’s top tourist destinations, where you’ll be operating a tourist train on the famous mountain railway, the Hakone Tozan Railway.

The pass allows unlimited rides on the Hakone Tozan Bus (specified areas) and the Hakone Tozan Train (Odawara Station to Hakone-Yumoto Station).

Experience Japan's rainy season charm with lush landscapes, vibrant hydrangeas and serene indoor attractions—perfect for a tranquil getaway.

Creator Alexander Perrin explained that he was partially inspired by the Hakone Tozan railway line in Japan, and that he spent five years drawing every part of Short Trip by hand.

Our two-day journey on the Hakone Tozan Line in Kanagawa Prefecture continues. We start the second day by taking the 9.30am train from Miyanoshita Station to the neighbouring stop of Kowakidani.