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.
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.
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.
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 operates bus routes to 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.
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.