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 December
Estimated hotel price
AED 1270
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hakone in December
Estimated hotel price
AED 1270
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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FSZMt Fuji Shizuoka

Airlines serving Hakone

KLM
Good (1,542 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,126 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,446 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,010 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,479 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,627 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (946 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,007 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,629 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,887 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,359 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,480 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,421 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,416 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,573 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,673 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,012 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 657 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,459 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 874+
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Hakone Kowakien Ten-Yu
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,419+
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Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,136+
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Laforet Hakone Gora Yunosumika
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 569+
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Hotel New Akao
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
AED 670+
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Toyoko Inn Atami Ekimae
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
AED 220+
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Hiring a car in Hakone

Expect to pay AED 3.86 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 46.27 and AED 61.69. Economy (Honda Fit or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hakone, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 3.86 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 46.27 and AED 61.69. Economy (Honda Fit or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hakone, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.

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