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 July
Estimated hotel price
AED 1251
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hakone in July
Estimated hotel price
AED 1251
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 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 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 Times and IX Rental, among others, in Tokyo.

Airports near Hakone

MMJMatsumoto
FSZMt Fuji Shizuoka

Airlines serving Hakone

KLM
Good (1,577 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,214 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,072 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,473 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,568 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,654 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (959 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,211 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,986 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,200 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,619 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,533 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,482 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,600 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (318 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,915 reviews)
Show more

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 725 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,675 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

See all
The Fujiya Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 937+
View
Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,161+
View
Hakone Kowakien Ten-Yu
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,566+
View
Laforet Hakone Gora Yunosumika
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 573+
View
Hotel New Akao
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
AED 790+
View
Resorpia Atami
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
AED 268+
View

Hiring a car in Hakone

Expect to pay AED 3.90 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 46.72 and AED 62.29. Economy (Honda Fit or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hakone, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 3.90 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 46.72 and AED 62.29. Economy (Honda Fit or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hakone, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.

Find car hire in Hakone