Tokyo, Japan - Odakyu Romance Car to Hakone

Odakyu offers direct train services from Shinjuku Station to Hakone Yumoto Station, with transit between Odawara.

A 3 day Hakone free pass cost 5,500 Yen per pax and covers the round trip ticket between Shinjuku and Hakone, as well as 8 other forms of transportation in the Hakone area. In addition, there is also the option of the limited express Odakyu Romance car which offers observation decks in newer train models.

(The different types of transportation covered by the Hakone Free Pass) 

Due to the popularity of the observation decks, we only managed to reserved the rear panorama seat. Nonethless it gave us a good view of the passing sceneries along the train tracks.

The Romance Car offers on board catering services. Prices are pretty steep though, and the choices are rather limited. It might be better to buy the bentos and drinks from the supermarket before the trip

(Orange Sherbet - 500 yen, only available on the Odakyu Romance Car.
Highly recommended for a sunny day)

Odakyu Romance Car details
http://www.odakyu.jp/english/romancecar/