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 January
Estimated hotel price
$473
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hakone in January
Estimated hotel price
$473
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 Auckland and takes around 10h 55m.

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 Galileo Rent a Car and Times, 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 Auckland and takes around 10h 55m.

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 Galileo Rent a Car and Times, among others, in Tokyo.

Airports near Hakone

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Airlines serving Hakone

KLM
Good (1,457 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,753 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,214 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,222 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,878 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,117 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,321 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,533 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,522 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (898 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,691 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,732 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,403 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,363 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,171 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,903 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,463 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (193 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 $333 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $721 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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The Fujiya Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$518+
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Hakone Kowakien Tenyu
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$672+
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Yumoto Fujiya Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$292+
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Hakone Yumoto Onsen Hotel Kajikaso
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$224+
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Laforet Hakone Gora Yunosumika
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$335+
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Hotel New Akao
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$358+
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Hiring a car in Hakone

Expect to pay $1.67 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 $20.02 and $26.70. The most frequently booked car type in Hakone is Economy (Suzuki Swift 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 $1.67 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 $20.02 and $26.70. The most frequently booked car type in Hakone is Economy (Suzuki Swift 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.