Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Hakone to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Hakone

Hakone in June
Estimated hotel price
$538
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hakone in June
Estimated hotel price
$538
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 53 miles from Hakone. The shortest flight to Hakone from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 19h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Hakone is to pick up a car hire from Tokyo, which is about 54 miles from Hakone. You’ll find branches of Airport Car Rental and Alamo, among others, in Tokyo.

Plane

Although Hakone doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tokyo All airports (TYO), which is located 53 miles from Hakone. The shortest flight to Hakone from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 19h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Hakone is to pick up a car hire from Tokyo, which is about 54 miles from Hakone. You’ll find branches of Airport Car Rental and Alamo, among others, in Tokyo.

Airports near Hakone

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FSZMt Fuji Shizuoka

Airlines serving Hakone

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,622 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,012 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,130 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,830 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,057 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,699 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,447 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,516 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (886 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,341 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,111 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,631 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,342 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,158 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,422 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,567 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (922 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hakone

From 5-star hotels such as the Hakone Suishoen to great affordable options like the Hakone Kowakien Miyamafurin, Hakone offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $318 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $778 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 & Garden -Asante Inn-.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hakone

Most booked hotels in Hakone

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Hakone Kowakien Tenyu
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$533+
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Yumoto Fujiya Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$298+
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Hakone Kowakien Mikawaya Ryokan
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$342+
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Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Hotel Suiyotei
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$235+
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Hotel New Akao
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$354+
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Hiring a car in Hakone

Expect to pay $1.82 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 $21.79 and $29.05. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hakone, while also 38% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.82 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 $21.79 and $29.05. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hakone, while also 38% cheaper than other types, on average.