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 June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 237
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hakone in June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 237
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 9h 45m.

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 Times and Airport Car 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 9h 45m.

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

Airports near Hakone

Airlines serving Hakone

KLM
Good (1,455 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,750 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,203 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,220 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,876 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,304 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,534 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,741 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,519 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,685 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,724 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,396 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,362 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,166 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,887 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,455 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (192 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$ 249 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 581 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

The Fujiya Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 421+
Hakone Kowakien Tenyu
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 527+
Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 407+
Hakone Yumoto Onsen Hotel Kajikaso
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 182+
Laforet Hakone Gora Yunosumika
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 271+
Risonare Atami
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 548+

Renting a car in Hakone

Expect to pay C$ 1.35 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$ 16.18 and C$ 21.57.

Expect to pay C$ 1.35 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$ 16.18 and C$ 21.57.