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 July
Estimated hotel price
AED 1189
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hakone in July
Estimated hotel price
AED 1189
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 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 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 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 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

Lufthansa
Good (8,278 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,586 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,262 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,456 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,099 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,650 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (980 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,719 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,018 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,354 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,542 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,770 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,421 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,513 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,623 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,042 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 747 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,727 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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Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,152+
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Hakone Kowakien Ten-Yu
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,571+
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The Fujiya Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 965+
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Laforet Hakone Gora Yunosumika
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 730+
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Hotel New Akao
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
AED 875+
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Resorpia Atami
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
AED 219+
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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 47.59 and AED 63.46. Economy (Honda Fit or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hakone, while also 50% 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 47.59 and AED 63.46. Economy (Honda Fit or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hakone, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.

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