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.

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When to visit Hakone

Hakone in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 1041
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hakone in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 1041
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 Abu Dhabi and takes around 9h 35m.

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 Abu Dhabi and takes around 9h 35m.

Airports near Hakone

Airlines serving Hakone

KLM
Good (1,477 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,817 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,327 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,275 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,903 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,152 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,552 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,476 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,722 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,837 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,228 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,484 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,107 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (200 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 715 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,849 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

Hakone Kowakien Ten-Yu
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,390+
Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
AED 989+
Yumoto Fujiya Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
AED 673+
Hakone Yumoto Onsen Hotel Kajikaso
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 713+
Laforet Hakone Gora Yunosumika
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 750+
Hyatt Regency Hakone Resort and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,362+

Hiring a car in Hakone

Expect to pay AED 3.68 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 44.07 and AED 58.76. 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 (Daihatsu Move or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 3.68 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 44.07 and AED 58.76. 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 (Daihatsu Move or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.