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 February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 231
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hakone in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 231
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 Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 10h.

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 Relax Rent A Car and Crq-carrent, 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 Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 10h.

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 Relax Rent A Car and Crq-carrent, among others, in Tokyo.

Airports near Hakone

MMJMatsumoto
FSZMt Fuji Shizuoka

Airlines serving Hakone

KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,979 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,467 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,022 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,997 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,988 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,477 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,383 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,653 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (861 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,342 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,535 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,282 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,151 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,036 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,384 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (878 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hakone

From 5-star hotels such as the The Fujiya Hotel to great affordable options like the Hakone Kowakien Miyamafurin, Hakone offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 269 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 731 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include K's House Hostels - Hakone Yumoto Onsen and Onsen Guesthouse Hakone Tent.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hakone

Most booked hotels in Hakone

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Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 369+
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Hakone Kowakien Ten-Yu
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 584+
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Mizunoto
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 385+
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Sengokuhara Susukinohara Ichinoyu
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 304+
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Hotel New Akao
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 239+
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Hotel Resorpia Atami
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 112+
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Renting a car in Hakone

Renting a car in Hakone costs C$ 140 per day, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.63 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$ 19.54 and C$ 26.05. 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 (Class Mini Car or similar) are, on average, 26% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Hakone costs C$ 140 per day, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.63 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$ 19.54 and C$ 26.05. 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 (Class Mini Car or similar) are, on average, 26% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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