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 February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 27869
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hakone in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 27869
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 India departs from Ahmedabad and takes around 28h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Hakone.

Car

Another option to get to Hakone is to pick up a car hire from Tokyo, which is about 54 miles from Hakone. You’ll find branches of Times and JDM Rent a 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 India departs from Ahmedabad and takes around 28h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Hakone.

Car

Another option to get to Hakone is to pick up a car hire from Tokyo, which is about 54 miles from Hakone. You’ll find branches of Times and JDM Rent a car, among others, in Tokyo.

Airports near Hakone

Airlines serving Hakone

KLM
Good (1,344 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,890 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,947 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,800 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,732 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (790 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,230 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,571 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,341 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,361 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,071 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,052 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,279 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,206 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,294 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (865 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (775 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 ₹ 20,764 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 43,499 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)
₹ 41,824+
Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 26,504+
Mizunoto
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 27,188+
Sengokuhara Susukinohara Ichinoyu
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 16,415+
Hotel New Akao
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
₹ 13,851+
Hotel Resorpia Atami
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
₹ 8,379+

Hiring a car in Hakone

Expect to pay ₹ 111 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 ₹ 1,334 and ₹ 1,778. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hakone, while also 24% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay ₹ 111 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 ₹ 1,334 and ₹ 1,778. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hakone, while also 24% cheaper than other types, on average.

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