Introduction
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.

When to visit Hakone

Hakone in May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 117
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hakone in May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 117
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 86 km from Hakone. The shortest flight to Hakone from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 9h 45m.

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 Airport Car Rental 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 86 km from Hakone. The shortest flight to Hakone from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 9h 45m.

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 Airport Car Rental and Yesaway, among others, in Tokyo.

Airports near Hakone

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Airlines serving Hakone

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,690 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,087 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,197 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,094 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,189 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,719 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,524 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,644 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,660 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,140 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,353 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,434 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,769 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (290 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hakone

From 5-star hotels such as the Hakone Suishoen to great affordable options like the Hakone Kowakien Miyamafurin, Hakone offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 241 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 553 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 Kowakien Tenyu
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 421+
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Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 314+
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Yumoto Fujiya Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 220+
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Laforet Hakone Gora Yunosumika
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 228+
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Atami Seaside Spa & Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 191+
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Risonare Atami
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 527+
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Renting a car in Hakone

Expect to pay C$ 1.38 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$ 16.45 and C$ 21.93.

Expect to pay C$ 1.38 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$ 16.45 and C$ 21.93.