Kamakura and Hakone are both popular near Tokyo, but our private transfer fares differ: from Haneda, Kamakura ECO on request and Hakone ECO on request (tax included), a on request gap. Fares, drive times and how to choose.
Kamakura and Hakone are both in Kanagawa Prefecture and both popular destinations from Narita and Haneda. Neither is within Tokyo, so each has its own private transfer fare, and Hakone costs the same as or more than Kamakura per vehicle, depending on the airport and vehicle. This guide sets out the fare gap, drive times and the factors to weigh before you book.
Fares Compared
One-way, priced per vehicle, tax included. Tolls and parking are included.
| Departure airport | Destination | ECO (5 seats) | Alphard (7 seats) | Hiace (10 seats) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haneda | Kamakura · Enoshima | on request | ¥45,000 | ¥50,000 |
| Haneda | Hakone | on request | ¥50,000 | ¥55,000 |
| Narita | Kamakura · Enoshima | on request | ¥60,000 | ¥70,000 |
| Narita | Hakone | on request | ¥70,000 | ¥80,000 |
- Fare gap: it varies by airport and vehicle. From Haneda in an ECO, Hakone is on request more than Kamakura; see the table above for other combinations.
- Per-vehicle pricing: six people in an Alphard from Haneda pay about ¥7,500 each to Kamakura and ¥8,333 to Hakone; ten people in a Hiace pay about ¥5,000 and ¥5,500 respectively.
- Drive time (rough off-peak estimates): Kamakura takes about 60–90 minutes from Haneda and 120–150 minutes from Narita; Hakone about 90–120 minutes from Haneda and 150–180 minutes from Narita. Traffic and holiday periods affect both.
- Late-night surcharge: a flat ¥4,000 between 22:00 and 06:00.
- Child seats available: up to 3 child safety seats and 2 booster seats per booking.
See the route pages for Haneda to Kamakura, Narita to Kamakura, Haneda to Hakone and Narita to Hakone.
Beyond Price: How to Choose
These are angles to consider, not a ranking:
- Drive time and time on the ground: from the same airport, Kamakura is the shorter drive. With a late arrival or a single night, the time saved can go to your itinerary.
- A hot-spring inn: Hakone is known for its hot-spring inns, while Kamakura and Enoshima lean towards temples, shrines and coastal walks, so the stay is a different kind.
- Walking or moving around: Kamakura and Enoshima sights can be combined with trains and walking; Hakone's sights are spread across mountain terrain, and a private car lets you plan flexible stops. Just let us know in advance, up to 3 stops per booking.
- Budget and group size: with a larger group, per-vehicle pricing narrows the per-person gap (above, about ¥500 for ten people in a Hiace from Haneda).
- Access to your hotel: whether a vehicle can reach the door of a hotel in the mountains or down a narrow lane should be confirmed with the hotel and customer service.
Train and bus routes, timetables and fares change by season, so we list no figures here. Please check the official sites:
- JR East: https://www.jreast.co.jp/e/
- Enoshima Electric Railway (Enoden): https://www.enoden.co.jp/english/
- Kamakura Tourism Association: https://www.trip-kamakura.com/
- Odakyu Electric Railway: https://www.odakyu.jp/english/
- Hakone Tourist Association: https://www.hakone.or.jp/en/
Before You Book
- Date, arrival flight and planned departure time.
- Hotel name and address (a Japanese name or map link helps).
- Number of passengers, pieces of luggage and whether children are travelling.
For heavy luggage or larger groups, choose by capacity: the Alphard seats 7 with 6 pieces of luggage, the Hiace seats 10 with 9.
Book Your Transfer
Submit your request on the booking page and customer service will confirm the vehicle, drive time and price. All quotes are confirmed by our live customer service.
FAQ
- How much more is Hakone than Kamakura by private transfer?
- The gap depends on the departure airport and vehicle. From Haneda: Kamakura ECO on request Alphard ¥45,000 Hiace ¥50,000; Hakone ECO on request Alphard ¥50,000 Hiace ¥55,000. From Narita: Kamakura on request / ¥60,000 / ¥70,000; Hakone on request / ¥70,000 / ¥80,000. All are one-way, per-vehicle, tax included. All quotes are confirmed by our live customer service.
- Do Kamakura and Hakone get the flat Tokyo rate?
- No. Both are in Kanagawa Prefecture, not within Tokyo, so the flat rate for Tokyo does not apply and each has its own price.
- Are tolls and parking charged separately?
- No. Tolls and parking are included in the quote. Trips between 22:00 and 06:00 carry a ¥4,000 surcharge.
- Can you provide child seats?
- Yes. Child safety seats and booster seats are available, up to 3 child seats and 2 booster seats per booking.
- Can I visit Kamakura and then Hakone on one trip?
- We publish no price for combining the two. Describe your plan on the booking page and customer service will confirm feasibility and cost.