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
$543
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hakone in December
Estimated hotel price
$543
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 16h 50m.

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 Relax Rent A Car and Airport Car Rental, 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 16h 50m.

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 Relax Rent A Car and Airport Car Rental, among others, in Tokyo.

Airports near Hakone

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Airlines serving Hakone

KLM
Good (1,578 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,239 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,450 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,086 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,611 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,666 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (974 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,254 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,998 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,540 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,703 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,503 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,618 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (320 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,043 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 $360 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $747 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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The Fujiya Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$452+
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Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$570+
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Hakone Kowakien Ten-Yu
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$727+
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Yumoto Fujiya Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$344+
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Laforet Hakone Gora Yunosumika
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$334+
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Atami Korakuen Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$336+
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Hiring a car in Hakone

Hiring a car in Hakone costs $92 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $1.91 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 $22.87 and $30.50. 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 $92 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $1.91 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 $22.87 and $30.50. Economy (Honda Fit or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hakone, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.