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 1048
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hakone in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 1048
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 40m.

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 Nissan Rent-A-Car, 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 40m.

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 Nissan Rent-A-Car, among others, in Tokyo.

Airports near Hakone

MMJMatsumoto
FSZMt Fuji Shizuoka

Airlines serving Hakone

KLM
Good (1,519 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,992 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,449 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,390 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,954 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,220 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,590 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (919 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,751 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,576 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,783 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,194 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,075 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,398 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,342 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,396 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,442 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,522 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,001 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 721 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,748 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 957+
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Hakone Kowakien Ten-Yu
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,489+
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Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,003+
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Laforet Hakone Gora Yunosumika
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 567+
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Hotel New Akao
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
AED 741+
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Hotel Resorpia Atami
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
AED 289+
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Hiring a car in Hakone

Expect to pay AED 3.97 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 47.60 and AED 63.46. Economy (Honda Fit or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hakone, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 3.97 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 47.60 and AED 63.46. Economy (Honda Fit or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hakone, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.

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