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How to Get from Hakone to Osaka

How to get from Hakone to Osaka: take the train down to Odawara, then the Tokaido Shinkansen west to Shin-Osaka.

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Last updated: October 30, 2026

How to Get from Hakone to Osaka

Photo: Sakai Yayoi / Wikimedia Commons, CC0

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Leaving the misty volcanic hills and onsen of Hakone for the food streets of Osaka takes you along the old Tokaido corridor that has linked Japan's capital regions for centuries. The Tokaido Shinkansen follows it, and it is the way to go.

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Hakone to Osaka by Shinkansen

From Hakone to Odawara

Odawara is the Shinkansen station for Hakone, and it is a short train ride, about 15 minutes, from Hakone-Yumoto at the foot of the mountains.[1] At Odawara the Odakyu and Hakone Tozan lines share ticket gates with JR on the 3rd floor, while the Shinkansen gate is at the West Exit on the 1st floor.[2]

Odawara Station, the Shinkansen station for Hakone
Odawara Station, the Shinkansen station for HakonePhoto: 663highland / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.5

From Odawara to Shin-Osaka

Kodama trains stop at Odawara, and so do a few of the fast Nozomi trains.[1] The Nozomi needs 2 hours 21 minutes from Tokyo to Shin-Osaka,[3] and the trains that stop at Odawara take longer, so settle in for a long, comfortable ride.

Tips for Traveling from Hakone to Osaka

  • Plan the first leg: Allow time to get down from the mountain towns to Hakone-Yumoto and on to Odawara before the Shinkansen departs.
  • Pick a window seat on the right: Heading west, Mount Fuji appears on the right-hand side on clear days.

Timetable

Hakone - Osaka More info / Tickets
Taxi Hakone - Osaka $ 1,740.11–1,857.96 5h 18m
  • →  Minivan 7pax
  • →  Minivan 4pax
  • →  Standard 3pax
Hakone - Universal Studios Japan More info / Tickets
Taxi Hakone - Universal Studios Japan $ 1,740.11–1,857.96 5h 18m
  • →  Minivan 7pax
  • →  Minivan 4pax
  • →  Standard 3pax

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I book tickets from Hakone to Osaka?

Use the booking tool on this page to compare the transport options currently available from Hakone to Osaka, including current prices and schedules.

What is the cheapest way to get from Hakone to Osaka?

The train down to Odawara and then the Tokaido Shinkansen to Shin-Osaka is the standard route. Compare the fares of the Kodama and Hikari trains that stop at Odawara when you book.

What is the fastest way to get from Hakone to Osaka?

Go to Odawara and take the first Shinkansen that stops there. The fastest Nozomi needs 2 hours 21 minutes between Tokyo and Shin-Osaka, and only a few Nozomi stop at Odawara.

How do I get from Hakone to Odawara?

From Hakone-Yumoto at the foot of the mountains it is about 15 minutes by train to Odawara.

Which Shinkansen trains stop at Odawara?

Kodama trains stop at Odawara, and so do a few of the fast Nozomi trains.

Where do I find the Shinkansen at Odawara Station?

The Shinkansen gate is at the West Exit on the 1st floor. The Odakyu, Hakone Tozan and JR Tokaido Line gates are on the 3rd floor.

Where does the Shinkansen arrive in Osaka?

It arrives at Shin-Osaka station, the Shinkansen hub in the north of Osaka.

Sources and background

Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.

  1. [1] Hakone Tourist Association: ACCESS | HAKONE JAPAN. Retrieved October 30, 2026.
  2. [2] Hakone Navi (Odakyu Hakone Group): Odawara Station. Retrieved October 17, 2026.
  3. [3] Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central): Shinkansen Perfect Guide: Tickets & Tips. Retrieved October 30, 2026.

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