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 January
Estimated hotel price
AED 1025
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hakone in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 1025
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 10m.

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 10m.

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

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Airlines serving Hakone

KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,064 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,422 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,407 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,971 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,245 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,613 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,874 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (938 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,593 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,848 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,242 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,203 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,459 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,388 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,563 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,549 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,007 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 650 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,566 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 831+
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Hakone Kowakien Ten-Yu
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,330+
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Yumoto Fujiya Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 668+
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Laforet Hakone Gora Yunosumika
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 520+
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Atami Seaside Spa & Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 477+
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Hotel New Akao
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
AED 711+
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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 53% 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 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

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