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 January
Estimated hotel price
AED 1182
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hakone in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 1182
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 25m.

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 Times 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 53 miles from Hakone. The shortest flight to Hakone from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 9h 25m.

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

Airports near Hakone

Airlines serving Hakone

KLM
Good (1,534 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,099 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,437 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,991 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,451 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,621 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (939 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,945 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,607 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,868 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,210 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,311 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,476 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,403 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,563 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,632 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,008 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 643 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,480 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

The Fujiya Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 872+
Hakone Kowakien Ten-Yu
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,402+
Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
AED 912+
Laforet Hakone Gora Yunosumika
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 547+
Hotel New Akao
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
AED 670+
Toyoko Inn Atami Ekimae
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
AED 221+

Hiring a car in Hakone

Expect to pay AED 3.82 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 45.83 and AED 61.11. Economy (Honda Fit or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hakone, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 3.82 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 45.83 and AED 61.11. Economy (Honda Fit or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hakone, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.