that's why i said old method, haha, no worry for now, they separate the process, clear customs super fast now

A few weeks back I arrived KIX at 930pm (earlier than scheduled) but only got out by 10.40pm thought I would miss last bus to kyoto. I ran out to bus area and since it was late they helped load bags into bus and buy ticket all the while still standing in cold winter air in only tshirt and jeans hahaha. Technically I was one of the fastest ones out of the plane. So gotta plan properly.

i have checked my train schedule...last train is 12am.

as long i can reach namba station then i'm safe....otherwise,will taking bus from airport to namba station for an hour journey.

Hi guys!
I've tried to search for the answer by googling but can't find any solution.
I'm travelling to Hakone for 2 days 1 night and I'm planning to purchase the Hakone Freepass.
I noticed that it can be purchased at the Odakyu line for a cheaper price, and I can pay a surcharge to reserve the Romancecar.
But the thing is, if I were to purchase the freepass when I am at Shinjuku, the Romancecar seats are probably all reserved.
Is there a way where I can reserve the Romancecar online before I reach Japan and also buy the freepass at the station?
Meaning I'm confused if there is a way where I don't haveto purchase the Romancecar ticket at a full price, I just have to pay it at the add-on price of the freepass.

Sorry if I'm confusing you all T-T
And thanks in advance!

Bro, no worry, many Romancecar in the morning time
timetable is after 17/03/2018
http://www.odakyu.jp/english/romancecar/ti...d_revision.html

before 17/03/2018 is this one
http://www.odakyu.jp/english/romancecar/timetable/a01.html
fast every 20 mins the train will come
slow is 40mins~1hour

i only have 2 times experience to hakone, never face all seat been reserved, correct me if i am wrong

This post has been edited by swn525: Feb 23 2018, 12:54 PM

Ohhh, so you suggest that I buy Hakone Freepas and reserve the romancecar at the station when I’m in Japan?
Is there a way to purchase in advance if I insist? 😂
Thanks!!

you can buy the freepass in JTB malaysia, you can ask the advance ticket for romancecar by phone call, or direct go to their counter

https://www.jtbmalaysia.com/tickets/hakone-free-pass/

Thought it was clearly stated in their website....You can reserve the Romancecar online in advance...

https://www.web-odakyu.com/e-romancecar/vac...ut?STICKY=11074

If he use that to book, he is paying a full Romancecar fare.

However if he purchase the Hakone pass, there is a discount when you get the Romancecar ticket. Because the Hakone pass already included train ride from Shinjuku to Hakone, but it's the normal express train. You can top up a little to the pass to upgrade to Romancecar which is faster and more comfortable.

The dilemma he's facing now is that how to go about this because he doesn't have Hakone pass yet but worried there's no more seats in Romancecar. So he wants to find a way to reserve the seat in Romancecar with top up rate from the Hakone pass.

i checked the booking website...in a glance you can reserve a seat without paying now

correct me if i am wrong

Then can just reserve now.

Most of the people I know usually get their Romancecar ticket after they bought the Hakone pass. One of the reason is that, actually the Hakone pass itself is limited so sometimes in very peak period, the pass may finish. So in order to avoid Out-of-Stock issue, they play it safe by getting the pass ahead of time when they're in Tokyo. So in case pass for say, weekend had finished, they can still change their plan and go on Monday instead if the pass is available.

err...no

The website e-Romancecar, you are just paying for the limited express surcharge which is 890yen (not 890yen + 1190yen ticket fare). You still need to buy a standard ticket or Freepass separately. Clearly remember this because I did it 2 years ago.

K I reconfirm with my friend coz he went last year and bought the Romancecar ticket to Hakone

Okay, don't have to bother asking him It's also on the site: https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2358_008.html



This post has been edited by sweet_pez: Feb 23 2018, 04:31 PM

Thanks! I've called JTB to ask if it's possible to reserve romancecar in advance, but the staff told me that the only way that I can actually reserve seats on romancecar is at the Shinjuku station.
Thanks alot though!

Yesssss that's what I meant hahahah

Btw guys, i'm a girl hahahah

Sorry bout that a lot of guys' tag says female when they're actually not.

Hope the above suggestion by others helped to solve your issue.

You can reserve it online with CC. Don't worry, you are just paying for the surchage.

Try to reserve as early as possible if you want the observation deck seats. Surcharge fee is the same

I can confirm this. I paid my Romancecar surcharge online and then bought the Freepass in Shinjuku.

Yes I did, thank you so much for the help!

Hi, thanks alot for the reply! Is CC the link you sent earlier?

Yes.

Actually now that I recall back, I actually did several bookings initially (just booked only, not need give CC details) before I eventually purchase it nearer to my travel date

Ohhh, okay, thanks for the help!!