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.
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 Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 10h 05m.
Train
JR is the only carrier operating train routes to Hakone. The train journey from Hakone to Osaka takes 2h 19m and costs around C$ 168 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Hiroshima, expect to pay about C$ 223 for a 3h 53m trip.
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 Budget and Nissan Rent-A-Car, among others, in Tokyo.
Bus
Bus operates bus routes to Hakone.
Airlines serving Hakone
Where to stay in Hakone
Average rates range from around C$ 362 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 544 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Onsen Hostel K's House Hakone and Onsen Guesthouse Hakone Tent.
Where to stay in popular areas of Hakone
Most booked hotels in Hakone
Renting a car in Hakone
Expect to pay C$ 1.66 per litre in Hakone (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 19.89 and C$ 26.51. The most frequently booked car type in Hakone is Full-size (Toyota Sienta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Class Mini Car or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.