Breathtaking Vistas at Mt. Taikan Observation Deck

Getting There

• Car

  If you're driving, start from Hakone Yumoto Station. Head south on Route 1 towards Yugawara. Continue for about 15 minutes until you reach the intersection with Route 135. Turn left onto Route 135 and follow the signs for 'Yugawara'. After approximately 5 km, you will see signs for Mt. Taikan Observation Deck. Turn left onto Kajiya Road, and follow it for another 5 minutes until you reach the observation deck parking area. Parking is available on site.

• Public Transportation

  Take the Odakyu Line from Hakone Yumoto Station to Yugawara Station. This journey takes about 20 minutes. Once you arrive at Yugawara Station, exit the station and catch a local bus (Yugawara Bus) bound for 'Kajiya'. The bus ride will take approximately 15-20 minutes. Get off at the 'Taikan' bus stop. From there, it's a short 10-minute walk to the Mt. Taikan Observation Deck. Be mindful of the bus schedule, as services may vary throughout the day.

• Taxi

  For a more direct route, consider taking a taxi from your accommodation in Hakone. Simply tell the driver 'Mt. Taikan Observation Deck' or provide the address: 955 Kajiya, Yugawara, Kanagawa 259-0313. The taxi ride should take about 30 minutes and will cost approximately 4,000 to 5,000 yen, depending on traffic conditions.