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 1164
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hakone in December
Estimated hotel price
AED 1164
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 Nissan 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 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 Nissan Rent-A-Car and Times, among others, in Tokyo.

Airports near Hakone

MMJMatsumoto
FSZMt Fuji Shizuoka

Airlines serving Hakone

Lufthansa
Good (8,291 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,597 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,271 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,114 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,458 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,244 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (984 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,681 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,652 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,707 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,691 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,027 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,441 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,550 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,416 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,819 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,527 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,627 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 AED 729 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,546 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 1,069+
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The Fujiya Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 931+
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Laforet Hakone Gora Yunosumika
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 645+
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Hotel New Akao
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
AED 825+
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Toyoko Inn Atami Ekimae
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
AED 244+
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Resorpia Atami
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
AED 214+
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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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