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 Alamo, 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 Alamo, among others, in Tokyo.

Airports near Hakone

Airlines serving Hakone

KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (941 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,530 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,618 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,581 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (485 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,851 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (924 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,645 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (502 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (196 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hakone

Average rates range from around $240 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $310 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, 1766 reviews)
$352+
Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2419 reviews)
$285+
Mizunoto
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 602 reviews)
$181+
Hakone Kowakien Mikawaya Ryokan
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 833 reviews)
$242+
Setsugetsuka
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 687 reviews)
$223+
Mars Garden Wood Gotenba
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 567 reviews)
$191+

Renting a car in Hakone

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

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44. The most frequently booked car type in Hakone is Economy (Honda Fit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Suzuki Wagon R or similar) are, on average, 28% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44. The most frequently booked car type in Hakone is Economy (Honda Fit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Suzuki Wagon R or similar) are, on average, 28% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.