Why You Should Stay in Odawara Instead of Hakone!

Why You Should Stay in Odawara Instead of Hakone!

planning a trip to Hakana don’t book your stay until you see this a lot of Hakana hotels are tucked away in ste hilly areas and not easy to reach without a car instead stay stop in Ottawara direct train access hotel shops restaurants all in one place no dragging luggage uphill with every dawn my heart will sing every morning may God a warrior comfy and convenient bait

🗻💡 Hakone Travel Hack!
Before you book that remote ryokan in the hills… hear me out 👇

🏙️ Stay in Odawara instead!
It’s just 1 stop from Hakone-Yumoto, but way more convenient:
✅ Hotels right at the train station
✅ Shopping malls, restaurants & convenience stores all in one place
✅ No hills, no buses, no dragging luggage uphill
✅ Easy access to both Hakone and the Shinkansen!

🚉🚌 Bonus: The Hakone Freepass covers your train and bus rides from Odawara into Hakone — so you’re not paying extra for the convenience! 🎫

I stayed here and it made exploring Hakone stress-free — and I had great food and shopping right at my doorstep! 🍜🛍️

💡 Pro tip: Search for hotels connected to Odawara Station for ultimate convenience.

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