Izu-Hakone Railway Co., Ltd. and Izu-Hakone Bus Co., Ltd.
Take the train and bus to Daiozan Saijoji (Doryoson) for your first shrine visit of the year!
Izu-Hakone Railway Co., Ltd. and Izu-Hakone Bus Co., Ltd. will operate “New Year’s shrine-visit special trains and route buses” from late on New Year’s Eve into New Year’s Day 2024 to improve convenience for those traveling to Daiozan Saijoji (Doryoson) for hatsumode.
Daiozan Saijoji is known as a sacred site with a 600-year history since its founding, and it attracts many visitors during the first three days of the New Year. The Daiyuzan Line opened in 1925 to transport worshippers to Daiozan Saijoji, and the railway and buses continue to serve those visiting the temple.
About the “Hatsumode Special Train (Odawara Station – Daiyuzan Station)”
● Operating period and hours: Sunday, December 31, 2023, 23:35 – Monday, January 1, 2024, 5:45
● Timetable: Departure times from each station are as shown below
The white-shaded sections (train numbers down 501–519 and up 500–518) indicate the special trains.
● Fare: Odawara Station – Daiyuzan Station Adult 280 yen Child 140 yen
About the “All-night New Year’s Route Bus (Daiyuzan Station – Doryoson)”
● Operating period and hours: Sunday, December 31, 2023, 22:30 – Monday, January 1, 2024, 16:40
● Timetable: As needed
● Travel time: Approximately 10 minutes
● Boarding and alighting location: Temporary bus stop in front of Daiyuzan Station
This is different from the regular bus stop for Doryoson-bound services.
● Fare: Bus Daiyuzan Station – Doryoson Adult 300 yen Child 150 yen
● Note: Additional daytime buses will run on January 1–3.
Inquiries: Izu-Hakone Railway Daiyuzan Line – Odawara Station
TEL. 0465 (22) 9173
Izu-Hakone Bus – Odawara Office
TEL. 0465 (34) 0333
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