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Luxury Hot Spring Inns in Hakone: 10 Splendid Hotels and Ryokans
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Hakone is a major hot spring resort. Accessible from Tokyo and boasting a rich natural environment, it is an ideal destination to spend time with someone special. This article features high-class inns and hotels where guests can leisurely enjoy bathing and relaxation amid nature.
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Born in Yamagata Prefecture. I have experience working in community development at the foot of Mt. Fuji and PR for local products across the country, and am currently working in Tokyo to disseminate information about Yamanashi Prefecture. A mother of one who loves local gourmet food and alcohol.
Hakone: Bathing and Dining at High-Class Inns
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Hakone is a popular tourist destination close to the metropolitan area, blessed with a rich natural environment, including onsen (hot springs).
There are three main areas: Hakone Yumoto, the gateway to the resort boasting a wide variety of eateries; Miyanoshita, popular among overseas visitors with several high-quality ryokans (Japanese-style inns); and Gora, a peaceful area located close to sightseeing spots.
This article features hot spring ryokans in Hakone ideal for three-generation families or couples celebrating anniversaries. The list consists of luxury ryokans and long-established hotels. We've created our selection based on services such as rooms with an open-air bath and in-room dining, along with accessibility.
Sophisticated Hot Spring Inns in Hakone
Hakone Yumoto
1. Seikansou
2. Kinnnotake Tonosawa
3. Fukuzumiro
Gora
4. Hakone Kowakien Tenyu
5. Gen Hakone Gora
6. Gora Kadan
7. Hakone Gora Byakudan
8. Hakone Gora Karaku
Miyanoshita
9. Fujiya Hotel
10. Espacio The Hakone Geihinkan Rin-Poh-Ki-Ryu
Hakone Yumoto
The Shopping Street near Hakone Yumoto Station/ Photo by Pixta
Hakone Yumoto, where the Odakyu Romance Car station is located, is the gateway to the onsen resort. Souvenir shops and eateries are lined up along the streets, creating a lively atmosphere. Most tourist spots in this area can be reached by public transit or on foot.
1. Seikansou
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Seikansou is an onsen ryokan with a luxurious ambiance. All nine guestrooms are furnished with a private, open-air bath in a separate, underground facility or on the roof terrace.
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Those who wish to enjoy the view while bathing should choose a room with a terrace bath. The compact space is furnished with a double bed and is popular with couples. The inn also has a foot bath, where guests can take in the view of Mount Yusaka.
| Location | 5-minute ride from Hakone Yumoto Station, using the shuttle bus. |
| Features | All rooms are furnished with an open-air bath. In-room dining is available. |
| Check-in / Check-out | 15:00 / 11:00 |
2. Kinnnotake Tonosawa
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Kinnnotake Tonosawa is located beyond the suspension bridge in Hayakawa Valley. All 23 rooms are furnished with a terrace and an open-air bath, with water drawn from a private source. Since this is an adult-only facility, guests can enjoy dining, spa, and bar in a serene atmosphere.
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The rooms are furnished with complimentary beverages. There are also services such as confections and drinks to welcome guests, along with amenity items produced by a cosmetic brand in Bali.
| Location | 5-minute ride from Hakone Yumoto Station aboard the shuttle bus. |
| Features | All guestrooms have a terrace and an open-air bath. Only adults are allowed at this inn. |
| Check-in / Check-out | From 15:00 to 19:00 / 11:00 |
3. Fukuzumiro
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From Hakone Yumoto Station, it is a 15-minute walk to Fukuzumiro, an onsen ryokan with 130 years of history.
The Sukiya-style building, elegantly using bamboo, is registered as a tangible cultural property. All 17 rooms are decorated differently, using traditional methods. Famous Japanese cultural icons like Fukuzawa Yukichi and Natsume Soseki stayed at this inn.
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The inn has five bathing rooms, such as ohmaru-buro, with a bathtub made from hollowing out a large pine tree trunk, or kazoku-buro, which can be reserved for private use among family members. Children are welcome at this quiet inn, while those under five can stay for free. The whole family will be able to appreciate the history of the building.
| Location | 15-minute walk from Hakone Yumoto Station. / A paid bus service is available. |
| Features | The building is registered as a tangible cultural property. The bathing room can be booked for private use. |
| Check-in / Check-out | From 15:00 to 18:00 / 10:00 |
Gora
Hakone Tozan Railway/ Photo by Pixta
Hakone Tozan Railway and Cable Car stations are located in Gora, also home to the Hakone Museum of Art and Gora Park. The area is sloped since it's in the middle of the mountain. There are many high-class ryokans in Gora, which has a serene atmosphere compared to other areas in Hakone.
4. Hakone Kowakien Tenyu
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Hakone Kowakien Tenyu, an onsen ryokan ranked as a Five-Star Inn, is the perfect choice to enjoy Gora. The water is drawn from Kowakudani Onsen, and all rooms are furnished with an open-air bath. Those who wish to celebrate an anniversary should try Hakone Yusan, a group of six special guestrooms.
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Since the inn is directly connected via a walkway to Hakone Kowakien Yunessan, an onsen amusement park, it is also fit for family groups. There is a free bus service from Gora Station.
| Location | 20-minute ride on the local bus from Hakone Yumoto Station. 10-minute ride on the free shuttle bus from Gora Station. |
| Features | All guestrooms are furnished with an open-air bath. Hakone Kowakien Yunessan is located within walking distance from the inn. |
| Check-in / Check-out | From 15:00 to 16:00 / 12:00 |
5. Gen Hakone Gora
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Gen, a high-class onsen ryokan that opened in 2021 in Gora, is known for its silky water flowing directly from the source. All 18 rooms are furnished with a terrace and open-air bath that offers a view of the Hakone mountain range. There is also an in-room dining service, making the inn perfect for those searching for accommodation to spend time with their families.
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Complimentary drinks are served both in the lobby and rest space in the large bathing room. The inn provides telescopes for watching the stars as well as yoga mats. Guests will be able to have fun without going out.
| Location | 5-minute drive from Gora Station. / Shuttle service available. |
| Features | All rooms are furnished with an open-air bath. In-room dining is available. |
| Check-in / Check-out | 15:00 / 11:00 |
6. Gora Kadan
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Gora Kadan is a five-star onsen ryokan. The standard rooms are furnished with an indoor bathroom and a tub made of Japanese cypress. Rooms with a private open-air bath or a sauna are also available. The bettei suite has an open-air bath, furnished with a hollowed-out stone tub that faces a spacious garden.
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The inn boasts various facilities for active guests, such as a stone sauna, gym, pool, and spa. From Gora Station, it is a 3-minute walk to the facility. A free pickup service and a paid taxi service from Hakone Yumoto Station are available for those who prefer not to walk.
| Location | 3-minute walk from Gora Station. |
| Features | Certain rooms are furnished with an open-air bath. A pool, private bathing room, and pick-up service are also available. |
| Check-in / Check-out | From 15:00 to 19:00 / 11:00 |
7. Hakone Gora Byakudan
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Hakone Gora Byakudan, located on a hill, is another onsen ryokan ranked as a five-star inn. All the rooms are designed in a Japanese style with nature as the motif and furnished with an open-air bath. The water is drawn from a private source, and guests can enjoy the surrounding views. Furniture created by designers adds to the comfortable atmosphere.
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The kaiseki cuisine is made with groundwater drawn on site. The inn also offers a wide variety of wine and sake. At breakfast, rice cooked in an earthen pot is served in each room. Byakudan is an inn that will satisfy both the body and mind.
| Location | 25-minute bus ride from Hakone Yumoto Station. / A pick-up service is available from Kowakudani Station. |
| Features | All guestrooms are furnished with an open-air bath. |
| Check-in / Check-out | From 15:00 to 18:00 / 10:00 |
8. Hakone Gora Karaku
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From Gora Station, it is a 3-minute walk to Karaku, an onsen ryokan which opened in 2020. All 70 rooms are furnished with an open-air bath, and there are three private bathing rooms as well. This is an inn where you can enjoy a leisurely family bath.
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Karaku also has an open-air bath with a view of the Hakone mountain range and Sagami Bay, along with a spa that offers a wide variety of menus. This inn, which has a calm aura, allows small children—making it fit for families.
| Location | 3-minute walk from Gora Station. |
| Features | All guestrooms are furnished with an open-air bath. Three types of bathing rooms and a spa are also available. |
| Check-in / Check-out | 15:00 / 11:00 |
Miyanoshita
Fujiya Hotel Main Building/ Photo by Pixta
Miyanoshita is blessed with scenery that changes with the seasons. It is also known for its number of high-quality ryokans, perfect for a stay with someone special.
9. Fujiya Hotel
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Fujiya Hotel, founded in 1878 as the first resort hotel in Japan, has been favored by many persons of culture. The five buildings on the spacious grounds are all exemplary, and the main building is a registered tangible cultural property . Guests will feel as if they have slipped into another world.
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Various types of rooms are available, and the water is drawn from Miyanoshita Onsen to the private bathrooms. The restaurant serves traditional French and Japanese cuisine. Guests can also enjoy the bakery, large bathing room, spa, pool, garden, and art gallery. Service for infants, such as baby food and rental beds, are also available.
| Location | 7-minute walk from Miyanoshita Station. |
| Features | All guestrooms are furnished with an onsen bath. An onsen pool is also available. |
| Check-in / Check-out | From 15:00 to 22:00 / 11:00 |
10. Espacio The Hakone Geihinkan Rin-Poh-Ki-Ryu
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Rin-Poh-Ki-Ryu is a high-grade onsen ryokan which opened in 2024. It consists of nine separate villa-type rooms and a spa at the bottom of the peaceful valley.
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The rooms are decorated in an "art museum/hotel" style, employing traditional Japanese craftwork. Each unit is designed by a different artist.
All rooms are furnished with a private pool, with bath water drawn from the precious source at Dogashima Onsen. Guests can enjoy the valley view while bathing. There is also a special room for dining.
The design of the room key, yukata (summer kimono), and chopsticks can be selected among several types.
| Location | 5-minute walk from Miyanoshita Station. |
| Features | All guestrooms are separated villa types. A private pool, open-air bath, and in-room dining are also available. Only guests over 12 years old are allowed at this inn. |
| Check-in / Check-out | 15:00 / 11:00 |
Stay at a High Class Ryokan
In this article, we featured ten high-class ryokans and hotels perfect for a leisurely stay in Hakone. Use it as a guide to facilities, services, and access to find the best inn for a relaxing trip.
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Born in Yamagata Prefecture. I have experience working in community development at the foot of Mt. Fuji and PR for local products across the country, and am currently working in Tokyo to disseminate information about Yamanashi Prefecture. A mother of one who loves local gourmet food and alcohol.
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