About Hakone
Hakone (箱根) is a mountainous area west of Tokyo in Japan. The Hakone checkpoint on the historical Tokaido road marks the beginning of the Kanto region.
Source: Wikipedia
Essential Information
Currency
Japanese yen (JPY)
Symbol: ¥
Language
Japanese
Phone Code
+81
International dialing code for Japan
Driving
Drive on the left
Standard for Japan
Region
Asia
Eastern Asia
How to Get to Hakone
Transportation options and arrival information
The nearest airports to Hakone are quite a distance away in the Tokyo area. If you are interested in booking a stay at a traditional ryokan in Hakone, it is strongly recommended that you plan to arrive in Hakone at least one day after you land in Tokyo. If you go to Hakone on the same day that you arrive, there is a good chance you might miss out on (and be charged for) dinner at the ryokan, or worse, you may be locked out of (and be charged for) your room at the ryokan's curfew time, if there i
Getting Around Hakone
Local transportation and navigation tips
Modes of transport in the Hakone region are many and varied. Your options include:
Safety in Hakone
Very High Safety (Global Peace Index: 1.336)
About the Global Peace Index: Global Peace Index measures peacefulness on a scale of 1 (most peaceful) to 5 (least peaceful)
Where to Stay in Hakone
Accommodation tips and recommendations
Hakone has manyonsen ryokan, traditional Japanese inns featuring hot springs. Facilities vary widely, although prices are generally somewhat elevated (especially on weekends) due to the proximity of Tokyo.
Things to See in Hakone
3 landmarks and points of interest
Koa Kannon
statue in Izusan, Japan
Manazuru Hantō Prefectural Natural Park
prefectural natural park of Kanagawa prefecture, Japan
Museum of The Little Prince in Hakone
Source: Wikidata
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