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HAKONE, JAPAN

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Hotels

TOP HOTELS

Top 3 Luxury Hotels in Hakone

4.5 star

Gora

$705-$999

Gora Hanaougi Madoka No Mori

4 star

Yumoto

$256-$780

Hakone Airu

4 star

Gora

$684-$995

Hakone Gora Byakudan

Top 3 Mid-Tier Hotels in Hakone

3.5 star

Motohakone

$293-$577

Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori

3.5 star

Gora

$167-$654

Tensui Saryo

3 star

Gora

$714-$920

Gora Hanaougi

Top 3 Budget Hotels/Hostels in Hakone

Hostel

Gora

$125-$315

Emblem Flow Hakone

Backpacker's Hostel

Gora

$35-$118

Hakone Tent

Backpacker's Hostel

Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park

$73-$110

Irori Guest House Tenmaku

Activities

TOP TOURS & ATTRACTIONS

Tours

Lake Kawaguchiko Private Cycling Tour

Lake Kawaguchiko is one of the Fuji Five Lakes located at the foot of Mt. Fuji. You will enjoy biking along the shore, which is about 20 km long, stopping by nice photo spots, historic sites, parks, and café

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Duration:

7 hours

Mt. Fuji Private Half Day Tour

In this tour, you can choose two places you would like to visit and get around with a cheerful and knowledgeable local guide.

Duration:

4 hours

Customized 1 day Private Tour in Hakone

Hakone is one of the most popular destinations in Japan. This tour is led by a professional local guide licensed by the Japan national tourism organization.

Duration:

6.5 hours

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Attractions

Hakone Ropeway

Hakone Open-Air Museum

Lake Ashi

Pola Museum of Art

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Restaurants

TOP DINING & DRINKING

Fine Dining

Vert Bois

Cuisine

French

Price

$$$$

Itoh Dining by NOBU

Cuisine

Japanese

Price

$$$$

Unagitei Tomoei

Cuisine

Japanese

Price

$$$$

Casual Dining

Gora Brewery and Grill

Cuisine

Japanese Grill

Price

$$

Hakone Karaage Karatto

Cuisine

Cafe, Wine Bar

Price

$$

808 Monsmare

Cuisine

Italian

Price

$$

Bars

Bar Hotel

Cuisine

Japanese

Price

$$$$

Woody

Cuisine

Italian, Japanese

Price

$$

Karuta

Cuisine

Japanese-Izakaya

Price

$$

CURRENCY, CULTURE, & LANGUAGE TIPS

Currency & Tipping Info

Tipping Etiquette

Tipping is not customary in Japan and can be considered rude.

Cash vs. Credit Rating

3 on a scale of 1 to 4 (Credit mostly accepted)

Availability of ATMs

Widely Available

Exchange Rate

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Purchasing Power Rating

$$$$ (Expensive City)

Currency Name

Yen

Culture Tips

Government Safety Rating

1: Exercise Normal Precautions

Percentage of English Speakers

15%

Prevalance of Tourism

3: Moderately High

Experience Level Needed

2: Some Experience Recommended

Taxi Availability

3: Usually Available

Population Size

14,000

Airports

Main: Narita (NRT) Secondary: Haneda (HND)

Type of Outlets

Similar to North America plugs with 2 flat parallel pins

Train Stations

Tokyo Station & Shinjuku Station

Vaccinations Needed?

No

Time Zone

Japan Standard Time (GMT+9)

Visa Needed?

Not required for trips under 90 days

Language & Culture

Language Assistance

Japanese

Konnichiwa

"kon-nee-chee-wah"

Hello

Arigatou

"ah-ree-gah-toh"

Thank You

Onegai shimasu

"oh-neh-gahy shee-mahs"

Please

Bīru

"beeru"

Beer

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