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Hakone Pirate Ships

How to get there and what to see · facts checked 2026-10-24

Hakone Pirate Ships

Photo: Joli Rumi・CC BY-SA 4.0

Pirate-style sightseeing ships on Lake Ashi between Togendai, Hakone-machi and Moto-Hakone ports, taking about 25 to 40 minutes.

Nearest station
Togendai Port, linked to the ropeway station
Admission
One way for adults: Moto-Hakone to Hakone-machi 600 yen; Togendai to either 1,700 yen. Round trip 3,000 yen

What to see

  • Views of Hakone's mountains from the lake.
  • Inside: 3D art and pirate figures.
  • Three ships: Queen Ashinoko, Royal II and Victory.
  • First-class cabin: available for an extra fee.

Getting there

Togendai Port connects to the ropeway's Togendai Station. Hakone-machi Port can be reached by bus from Hakone-Yumoto.

Directions in Google Maps →Official website →

Before you go

May stop in dense fog or strong wind. Check the timetable page for first and last sailings. Fares are read from the official fare table.

Lake Ashi and Hakone-en

Tap a red pin to open that sight's page.

Nearby sights

← Hakone guide: trains from Tokyo

Sources

Hours, prices and history come from the official websites and public tourism pages listed here. They can change, so check the official site before you go.

Map data:© OpenStreetMap contributors