Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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 January
Estimated hotel price
$272
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hakone in January
Estimated hotel price
$272
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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 17h 21m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Hakone.

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 ORIX Rent a Car and Yesaway, 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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 17h 21m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Hakone.

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 ORIX Rent a Car and Yesaway, among others, in Tokyo.

Airports near Hakone

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Airlines serving Hakone

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hakone

Average rates range from around $244 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $484 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hakone

Most booked hotels in Hakone

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Hakone Kowakien Tenyu
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 2691 reviews)
$489+
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Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori
3 stars
Excellent (9, 4030 reviews)
$310+
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Setsugetsuka
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1615 reviews)
$274+
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Mizunoto
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1503 reviews)
$318+
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Sengokuhara Susukinohara Ichinoyu
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 634 reviews)
$192+
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Yoshiike Ryokan
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2003 reviews)
$311+
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Renting a car in Hakone

Renting a car in Hakone costs $61 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Hakone, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Hakone costs $61 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Hakone, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.

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