Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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 January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 369
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hakone in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 369
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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 6h 50m.

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 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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 6h 50m.

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 Airport Car Rental, among others, in Tokyo.

Airports near Hakone

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FSZMt Fuji Shizuoka

Airlines serving Hakone

KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,977 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,450 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,364 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,945 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,215 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,710 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,775 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,029 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,329 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,437 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,361 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,510 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (999 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 S$ 248 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 594 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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The Fujiya Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 324+
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Hakone Kowakien Ten-Yu
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 499+
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Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
S$ 346+
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Yumoto Fujiya Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
S$ 211+
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Laforet Hakone Gora Yunosumika
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 197+
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Hotel New Akao
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 254+
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Hiring a car in Hakone

Hiring a car in Hakone costs S$ 82 per day, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 1.37 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 S$ 16.33 and S$ 21.78. Economy (Honda Fit or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hakone, while also 31% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Hakone costs S$ 82 per day, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 1.37 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 S$ 16.33 and S$ 21.78. Economy (Honda Fit or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hakone, while also 31% cheaper than other types, on average.

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