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 July
Estimated hotel price
C$ 140
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hakone in July
Estimated hotel price
C$ 140
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 JDM Rent a car and Avis, 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 JDM Rent a car and Avis, among others, in Tokyo.

Airports near Hakone

MMJMatsumoto
FSZMt Fuji Shizuoka

Airlines serving Hakone

KLM
Good (1,336 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,589 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,218 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,564 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,254 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,971 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,204 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (855 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 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$ 305 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 669 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$ 676+
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Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 428+
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Mizunoto
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 439+
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Sengokuhara Susukinohara Ichinoyu
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 265+
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Hotel New Akao
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 222+
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Hotel Resorpia Atami
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 139+
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Renting a car in Hakone

Expect to pay C$ 1.59 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$ 19.07 and C$ 25.43. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Hakone, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.59 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$ 19.07 and C$ 25.43. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Hakone, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

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