Introduction
Where to eat
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.

Where to Eat in Hakone

If you’re looking for affordable options, 懐石料理　花壇 (箱根町強羅1300 強羅花壇) and Itoh Dining by NOBU (箱根町強羅1300-64) are great picks.

When to visit Hakone

Hakone in January
Estimated hotel price
$526
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hakone in January
Estimated hotel price
$526
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 86 km from Hakone. The shortest flight to Hakone from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 14h 45m.

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 Crq-carrent and Nissan Rent-A-Car, among others, in Tokyo.

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 Christchurch and takes around 14h 45m.

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 Crq-carrent and Nissan Rent-A-Car, among others, in Tokyo.

Airports near Hakone

MMJMatsumoto
FSZMt Fuji Shizuoka

Airlines serving Hakone

KLM
Good (1,365 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,033 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,964 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,637 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,860 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,780 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,466 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,812 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (804 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,274 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,590 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,574 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,394 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,081 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,250 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,292 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,215 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,310 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (894 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (781 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hakone

From 5-star hotels such as 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 $370 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $758 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

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Hakone Kowakien Tenyu
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$417+
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Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$465+
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Mizunoto
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$302+
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Sengokuhara Susukinohara Ichinoyu
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$329+
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Hotel New Akao
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$252+
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Hotel Resorpia Atami
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$167+
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Hiring a car in Hakone

Expect to pay $1.99 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 $23.88 and $31.84. The most frequently booked car type in Hakone is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.99 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 $23.88 and $31.84. The most frequently booked car type in Hakone is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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