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.
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
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 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 87 km from Hakone. You’ll find branches of Avis and ORIX Rent a Car, among others, in Tokyo.
Airlines serving Hakone
Where to stay in Hakone
Average rates range from around $238 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $334 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Hakone
Most booked hotels in Hakone
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 49% cheaper than other types, on average.