Introduction
Where to eat
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.

Where to Eat in Hakone

If you’re looking for affordable options, 懐石料理　花壇 (箱根町強羅1300 強羅花壇) and Itoh Dining by NOBU (箱根町強羅1300-64) are great picks.

When to visit Hakone

Hakone in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 1116
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hakone in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 1116
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 4h 45m.

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 ORIX 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 86 km from Hakone. The shortest flight to Hakone from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 4h 45m.

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 ORIX Rent a Car and Yesaway, among others, in Tokyo.

Airports near Hakone

MMJMatsumoto
FSZMt Fuji Shizuoka

Airlines serving Hakone

KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,924 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,145 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,894 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (994 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (861 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hakone

From 5-star hotels such as 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 722 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,837 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include K's House Hostels - Hakone Yumoto Onsen and Onsen Guesthouse Hakone Tent.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hakone

Most booked hotels in Hakone

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Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 910+
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Hakone Kowakien Ten-Yu
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,406+
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Mizunoto
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
AED 929+
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Sengokuhara Susukinohara Ichinoyu
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 782+
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Hotel New Akao
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
AED 716+
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Hotel Resorpia Atami
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
AED 286+
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Hiring a car in Hakone

Expect to pay AED 4.34 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 52.00 and AED 69.34. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hakone, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 4.34 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 52.00 and AED 69.34. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hakone, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

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