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.

Where to Eat in Hakone

If you’re looking for affordable options, 懐石料理 花壇 (箱根町強羅1300 強羅花壇) and Itoh Dining by NOBU (箱根町強羅1300-64) are great picks.

When to visit Hakone

Hakone in February
Estimated hotel price
$302
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hakone in February
Estimated hotel price
$302
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 States departs from Honolulu and takes around 8h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Hakone is to pick up a car rental from Tokyo, which is about 54 miles from Hakone. You’ll find branches of Avis and ORIX 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 53 miles from Hakone. The shortest flight to Hakone from the United States departs from Honolulu and takes around 8h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Hakone is to pick up a car rental from Tokyo, which is about 54 miles from Hakone. You’ll find branches of Avis and ORIX Rent a Car, among others, in Tokyo.

Airports near Hakone

Airlines serving Hakone

KLM
Good (843 reviews)
SWISS
Good (948 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,616 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,256 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,583 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (977 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,112 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,436 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,977 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,990 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (930 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (836 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (412 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,754 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (528 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (193 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hakone

From 5-star hotels such as the Hakone Suishoen to great affordable options like the Hakone Retreat Fore, Hakone offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $236 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $333 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hakone

Most booked hotels in Hakone

Hakone Kowakien Tenyu
5 stars
Excellent (9, 1790 reviews)
$339+
Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2514 reviews)
$273+
Mizunoto
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 650 reviews)
$186+
Hakone Kowakien Mikawaya Ryokan
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 877 reviews)
$262+
Setsugetsuka
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 728 reviews)
$169+
Mars Garden Wood Gotenba
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 570 reviews)
$193+

Renting a car in Hakone

Renting a car in Hakone costs $58 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $4.20 per gallon in Hakone (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.42 and $67.23. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Hakone, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Hakone costs $58 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $4.20 per gallon in Hakone (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.42 and $67.23. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Hakone, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.