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

Hakone travel guide

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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 December
Estimated hotel price
$564
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hakone in December
Estimated hotel price
$564
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 Wellington and takes around 15h.

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 Relax Rent A Car and Yesaway, 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 Wellington and takes around 15h.

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 Relax Rent A Car and Yesaway, among others, in Tokyo.

Airports near Hakone

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Airlines serving Hakone

KLM
Good (1,563 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,183 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,481 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,049 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,514 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,259 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,737 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (949 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,657 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,106 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,955 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,213 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,515 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,507 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,455 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,585 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,829 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,029 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hakone

From 5-star hotels such as the The Fujiya Hotel to great affordable options like the Hakone Kowakien Miyamafurin, Hakone offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $313 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $819 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Onsen Hostel K's House Hakone and Onsen Guesthouse Hakone Tent.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hakone

Most booked hotels in Hakone

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Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$434+
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Hakone Kowakien Ten-Yu
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$707+
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Yumoto Fujiya Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$324+
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Laforet Hakone Gora Yunosumika
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$251+
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Hotel New Akao
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$365+
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Toyoko Inn Atami Ekimae
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$106+
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Hiring a car in Hakone

Hiring a car in Hakone costs $87 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $1.80 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 $21.49 and $28.65. Economy (Honda Fit or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hakone, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Hakone costs $87 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $1.80 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 $21.49 and $28.65. Economy (Honda Fit or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hakone, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.