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 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 Yesaway and IX Rental, 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 Yesaway and IX Rental, among others, in Tokyo.

Airports near Hakone

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FSZMt Fuji Shizuoka

Airlines serving Hakone

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,013 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,563 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,084 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,072 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,040 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,429 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,512 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,330 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,596 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,085 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,408 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (903 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$ 229 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 667 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 Ten-Yu
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 519+
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Mizunoto
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 391+
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Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 298+
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Sengokuhara Susukinohara Ichinoyu
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 266+
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Hotel New Akao
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 279+
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Hotel Resorpia Atami
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 94+
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Renting a car in Hakone

Expect to pay C$ 1.51 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$ 18.07 and C$ 24.10.

Expect to pay C$ 1.51 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$ 18.07 and C$ 24.10.