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 January
Estimated hotel price
AED 1044
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hakone in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 1044
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 25m.

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 Avis 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 25m.

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 Avis and Times, among others, in Tokyo.

Airports near Hakone

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Airlines serving Hakone

KLM
Good (1,450 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,720 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,173 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,207 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,867 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,108 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,255 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,509 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,678 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,697 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,387 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,159 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,851 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,451 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (192 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 649 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,521 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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The Fujiya Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,106+
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Hakone Kowakien Tenyu
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,269+
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Yumoto Fujiya Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
AED 627+
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Hakone Yumoto Onsen Hotel Kajikaso
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 488+
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Laforet Hakone Gora Yunosumika
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 662+
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Atami Seaside Spa & Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 551+
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Hiring a car in Hakone

Expect to pay AED 3.75 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 44.96 and AED 59.95. The most frequently booked car type in Hakone is Economy (Honda Fit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 3.75 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 44.96 and AED 59.95. The most frequently booked car type in Hakone is Economy (Honda Fit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.