Hakone travel guide
Hakone Tourism | Hakone Guide
You're Going to Love Hakone
With a population of 13 339, Hakone is a must-see destination in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country.
When to visit Hakone
How to Get to Hakone
Plane
Although Hakone doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tokyo All airports (TYO), which is located 86 km from Hakone. The shortest flight to Hakone from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 11h.
Train
JR is the most popular train carrier serving Hakone, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Hakone to Nagoya takes 1h 27m and costs around $145 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Osaka, expect to pay about $191 for a 2h 19m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Hakone is to pick up a car hire from Tokyo, which is about 87 km from Hakone. You’ll find branches of Avis and Europcar, among others, in Tokyo.
Airlines serving Hakone
Where to stay in Hakone
Average rates range from around $353 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $574 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include K's House Hostels - Hakone Yumoto Onsen and Onsen Guesthouse Hakone Tent.
Where to stay in popular areas of Hakone
Most booked hotels in Hakone
Hiring a car in Hakone
Expect to pay $1.98 per litre in Hakone (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $23.76 and $31.67. Economy (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hakone, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.