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.

Where to Eat in Hakone

If you’re looking for affordable options, 懐石料理 花壇 (箱根町強羅1300 強羅花壇) and Itoh Dining by NOBU (箱根町強羅1300-64) are great picks.

When to visit Hakone

Hakone in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 1164
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hakone in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 1164
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 9h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Hakone is to pick up a car hire from Tokyo, which is about 87 km from Hakone. You’ll find branches of Nissan Rent-A-Car and Crq-carrent, 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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 9h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Hakone is to pick up a car hire from Tokyo, which is about 87 km from Hakone. You’ll find branches of Nissan Rent-A-Car and Crq-carrent, among others, in Tokyo.

Airports near Hakone

Airlines serving Hakone

KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,811 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,920 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,776 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,562 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,201 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,066 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,920 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,202 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,290 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (850 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 AED 904 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,702 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

Hakone Kowakien Tenyu
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,759+
Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,144+
Mizunoto
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
AED 785+
Sengokuhara Susukinohara Ichinoyu
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
AED 677+
Hotel New Akao
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
AED 575+
Hotel Resorpia Atami
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
AED 371+

Hiring a car in Hakone

Expect to pay AED 4.23 per litre in Hakone (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 50.69 and AED 67.58. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hakone, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 4.23 per litre in Hakone (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 50.69 and AED 67.58. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hakone, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

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