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 December
Estimated hotel price
AED 1138
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hakone in December
Estimated hotel price
AED 1138
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 Times and IX Rental, 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 Times and IX Rental, among others, in Tokyo.

Airports near Hakone

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Airlines serving Hakone

KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,233 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,082 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,458 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,609 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,246 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,666 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (973 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,247 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,997 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,202 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,686 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,539 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,494 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,615 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (320 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,976 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 757 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,700 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

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The Fujiya Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 947+
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Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,194+
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Hakone Kowakien Ten-Yu
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,558+
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Laforet Hakone Gora Yunosumika
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 695+
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Atami Korakuen Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 707+
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Hotel New Akao
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
AED 828+
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Hiring a car in Hakone

Expect to pay AED 4.04 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 48.48 and AED 64.63. Economy (Honda Fit or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hakone, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 4.04 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 48.48 and AED 64.63. Economy (Honda Fit or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hakone, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

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