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 December
Estimated hotel price
AED 1060
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hakone in December
Estimated hotel price
AED 1060
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 9h 10m.

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 Nissan 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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 9h 10m.

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

Airports near Hakone

MMJMatsumoto
FSZMt Fuji Shizuoka

Airlines serving Hakone

KLM
Good (1,594 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,297 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,282 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,473 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,110 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,241 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,688 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,467 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,025 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,556 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,863 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,538 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,414 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,631 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (321 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 AED 715 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,410 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 & Garden -Asante Inn-.

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)
AED 880+
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Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 983+
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Hakone Kowakien Ten-Yu
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,579+
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Laforet Hakone Gora Yunosumika
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 609+
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Hotel New Akao
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
AED 787+
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Resorpia Atami
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
AED 196+
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Hiring a car in Hakone

Expect to pay AED 3.97 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 AED 47.60 and AED 63.46. Economy (Honda Fit or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hakone, while also 21% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 3.97 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 AED 47.60 and AED 63.46. Economy (Honda Fit or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hakone, while also 21% cheaper than other types, on average.

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