What is the cheapest way to get from Hakone to Meiji Shrine?

The cheapest way to get from Hakone to Meiji Shrine is to drive which costs ¥1600 - ¥2400 and takes 1h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hakone to Meiji Shrine?

The fastest way to get from Hakone to Meiji Shrine is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2400.

Is there a direct bus between Hakone and Meiji Shrine?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hakone Glass No Mori and arriving at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Hakone and Meiji Shrine?

No, there is no direct train from Hakone to Meiji Shrine station. However, there are services departing from Kowakidani and arriving at Shinjuku Station via Hakone-Yumoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Hakone to Meiji Shrine?

The distance between Hakone and Meiji Shrine is 106 km. The road distance is 92.7 km.

How do I travel from Hakone to Meiji Shrine without a car?

The best way to get from Hakone to Meiji Shrine without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 34m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3100.

How long does it take to get from Hakone to Meiji Shrine?

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Hakone to Meiji Shrine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hakone to Meiji Shrine bus from?

Hakone to Meiji Shrine bus services, operated by Odakyu Highway Bus, depart from Hakone Glass No Mori station.

Where do I catch the Hakone to Meiji Shrine train from?

Hakone to Meiji Shrine train services, operated by Odakyu Electric Railway Romancecar, depart from Hakone-Yumoto station.

Train or bus from Hakone to Meiji Shrine?

The best way to get from Hakone to Meiji Shrine is to bus which takes 3h 43m and costs ¥500 - ¥2800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 3h 10m.

Where does the Hakone to Meiji Shrine bus arrive?

Hakone to Meiji Shrine bus services, operated by Odakyu Highway Bus, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Hakone to Meiji Shrine train arrive?

Hakone to Meiji Shrine train services, operated by Odakyu Electric Railway Romancecar, arrive at Shinjuku Station.

Can I drive from Hakone to Meiji Shrine?

Yes, the driving distance between Hakone to Meiji Shrine is 93 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Hakone to Meiji Shrine.

Where can I stay near Meiji Shrine?

There are 12804+ hotels available in Meiji Shrine.

Hakone to Meiji Shrine - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Hakone to Meiji Shrine by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Ashinoyu to Odawara Sta.bus Odawara
2. Take the train from 小田原 Odawara to 品川 Shinagawatrain Jt
2h 34m
¥2,233–3,072
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hakone Glass No Mori to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus Motohakone to Shinjuku
3h 43m
¥500–2,800
Drive 92.7 km
1. Drive from Hakone to Meiji Shrinecar 92.7 km
1h 26m
¥1,608–2,323
Train
1. Take the train from Hakone-Yumoto to Shinjuku Stationtrain Hakone
3h 10m
Bus, train via Yamato
1. Take the bus from Ashinoyu to Odawara Sta.bus
2. Take the train from 小田原 Odawara to 本厚木 Hon-Atsugitrain Oh
3. Take the train from 本厚木 Hon-Atsugi to 参宮橋 Sangubashitrain Oh
3h 11m
¥1,803–2,642

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Distance: 106.3 km
Duration: 2h 34m

What companies run services between Hakone, Japan and Meiji Shrine, Japan?

Odakyu Highway Bus operates a bus from Hakone Glass No Mori to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥500–2,800 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, Odakyu Electric Railway Romancecar operates a train from Hakone-Yumoto to Shinjuku Station hourly, and the journey takes 1h 33m.

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