Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Hakone to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Hakone

Hakone in July
Estimated hotel price
C$ 273
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hakone in July
Estimated hotel price
C$ 273
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 Miki Car Rental and AMB Rental Car, 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 Miki Car Rental and AMB Rental Car, among others, in Tokyo.

Airports near Hakone

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FSZMt Fuji Shizuoka

Airlines serving Hakone

KLM
Good (1,409 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,002 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,505 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,035 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,014 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,405 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (864 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,429 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,288 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,568 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,055 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,135 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,254 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,393 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (893 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$ 255 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 728 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$ 312+
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Hakone Kowakien Tenyu
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 554+
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Mizunoto
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 376+
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Sengokuhara Susukinohara Ichinoyu
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 281+
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Hotel New Akao
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 285+
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Hotel Resorpia Atami
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 108+
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Renting a car in Hakone

Renting a car in Hakone costs C$ 139 per day, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.62 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$ 19.39 and C$ 25.85.

Renting a car in Hakone costs C$ 139 per day, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.62 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$ 19.39 and C$ 25.85.