金時山

Mt. Kintokiyama (金時山, 1,213m) sits at the northern rim of the Hakone caldera in Kanagawa Prefecture. Famous as the legendary home of Kintaro (the golden boy of Japanese folklore), the summit offers a spectacular panorama of Mt. Fuji, the Hakone outer rim mountains, and Sagami Bay. Accessible by direct highway bus from Shinjuku or local bus from Gotemba Station, it makes an excellent day trip from Tokyo.

The recommended route starts from Otome Pass (乙女峠) bus stop, climbing along the ridge through Mt. Nagao to the summit, then descending to Kintoki Shrine (金時神社/公時神社). Standard hiking time is approx. 1 hour 45 minutes up, 1 hour 20 minutes down. The trail features stone steps, tree roots, and rocky scrambles near the summit.

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1. [Going] Shinjuku / Gotemba Sta. (御殿場駅) → Otome Pass (乙女峠) → Kintoki Shrine (金時神社入口) → Kintoki Trailhead (金時登山口)

Take the Odakyu Highway Bus (小田急ハイウェイバス) “Shinjuku–Gotemba/Hakone Line” from Busta Shinjuku (バスタ新宿) directly to Otome Pass (乙女峠), Kintoki Shrine (金時神社入口), or Kintoki Trailhead (金時登山口). Reservations are recommended via Hassya O-Line Net.

• Ride time: Busta Shinjuku → Otome Pass approx. 2 hours
• Fare (one-way): Shinjuku → Otome Pass ¥2,340 / Shinjuku → Kintoki Trailhead ¥2,400

Bus TimetableOdakyu Highway Bus Hakone Line

Ref: [Odakyu Highway Bus Hakone Line]

2. [Return] Kintoki Trailhead (金時登山口) → Kintoki Shrine (金時神社入口) → Otome Pass (乙女峠) → Gotemba (御殿場) → Shinjuku

From Kintoki Shrine (金時神社入口), take the Odakyu Highway Bus “Hakone Line” back to Busta Shinjuku.

Ride time: approx. 2 hours 8 minutes
Fare: ¥2,340

Reservations recommended: Hassya O-Line Net (発車オ〜ライネット)
Weekend return trips can be delayed 1–2 hours due to Tomei Expressway congestion. Consider leaving early.

Bus TimetableOdakyu Highway Bus Hakone Line (Return)

Ref: [Odakyu Highway Bus Hakone Line]