Hakone Pirate Ship | Lake Ashi Pleasure Boat (Kanagawa) that you can ride with the Hakone Free Pass　★☆ ☆

What is the Hakone Pirate Ship?

The "Hakone Pirate Ship" is a sightseeing boat that operates on Lake Ashi in Hakone.

While on board, you can enjoy the torii gate floating on the lake and the view of Mt. Fuji.

This time, I would like to introduce the charm of such "Hakone Pirate Ship".

There are XNUMX types of ships

There are three types of pirate ships: "Royal II", "Victory", and "Queen Ashinoko".

Ships change depending on the time of day, but the fare and route are the same, so get on at a convenient time.

Every ship has a "special cabin", a luxurious room that you can enter for an additional fee.

Board the Hakone Pirate Ship

Let's get on the pirate ship.

I boarded the "Royal II" which went into service in 2013.

By the way, the newest is "Queen Lake Ashi", which will be in service in April 2019.

Depart for the opposite bank

This time, I took the route from "Motohakone Port" to "Togendai".

Considering now, the reverse route is recommended. (The reason will be described later)

Torii of Hakone Shrine

If you go a little further, you will see the torii gate of Hakone Shrine.

You can climb the mountain on the far right by ropeway from Hakone-en.

↓ Introduction of the Hakone-en ropeway (It is different from the ropeway at Togendai Port)

Can go up to the deck

The first and second floors of the ship are air-conditioned rooms, but you can climb the deck.

You can enjoy the scenery directly on the deck, so let's go up once.

The highest part is the shaft part.

There are days when it is windy, so be careful not to let things fly.

You can see Mt. Fuji

When it's sunny, you can see Mt. Fuji.

It is a pleasure boat that you definitely want to ride on a sunny day.

It takes about 25 minutes to reach the opposite bank.

To the special cabin

Pirate ships have a "special cabin" that requires an additional charge.

The fee is 400 yen, so let's make a memorial.

The interior of the special cabin varies depending on the ship, but they are all luxurious.

In the case of "Royal II", there was a chair where the royal family could sit.

Since there are fewer people than in a normal cabin, it is also recommended to avoid congestion.

What is the recommended route?

The route from "Togendai Port" to "Hakone Town Port" is recommended.

The reason is that in the case of strong winds, the ropeway will be suspended before the ship, so if you go from "Motohakone Port" to "Togendai Port", you may get stuck at Togendai.

Therefore, we recommend that you take the ropeway first and then the pirate ship.

Traffic conditions in Hakone(Convenient because you can see the traffic situation in Hakone all together)

Timetables, fares and great tickets

You can use the "Hakone Freepass", which allows unlimited rides on transportation around Hakone, so be sure to use it when you go.

With the Hakone Freepass, you don't have to buy a ticket, so you can board the ship even if you arrive 5 minutes before boarding time. (If possible, give yourself plenty of time)

The price of the free pass depends on the place of departure, but it is about 6000 yen and is valid for 3 days.

Hakone Freepass: Official Website

Access

There is a parking lot, but it's a big deal, so let's go by ropeway.

Roads in Hakone are often crowded.

Map

Finally

The Hakone Pirate Ship is a pleasure boat where you can enjoy the beauty of Lake Ashi and the scenery of Mt. Fuji at the same time.

Let's visit when it's sunny.

The boat is on a route that connects tourist destinations, so you should be able to incorporate it into your schedule without difficulty.

"Hakone Ropeway" that you want to ride together

It is a ropeway where you can transfer to the Hakone Pirate Ship at Togendai.

↓ Let's use it as a set.