Hakone has been one of Japan's most popular hot spring resorts for centuries. Nowadays, more than a dozen springs provide hot spring water to the many bath houses and ryokan in the Hakone region.
Yumoto, at the entrance to the Hakone area near Odawara, is Hakone's most famous hot spring with a particularly long history, high quality water and numerous baths and inns. Many more hot spring facilities are found across the hills and valleys of Hakone and along the shores of Lake Ashi.
Visitors can enjoy a hot spring bath in public bath houses or ryokan. Many ryokan open their baths not only to staying guests but also to daytime visitors. While staying guests can use the baths for free, daytime visitors pay an admission fee of typically between 500 and 2000 yen.
Below is a list of some of Hakone's better baths open to the general public (shown in blue on the map):
Yumoto
Tenzan•
Hours: 9:00 to 23:00 (entry until 22:00) Admission: 1300 yen
Collection of nicely done hot spring pools, most of which are outdoors at the foot of a wooded slope. The bath house is a beautiful traditional Japanese style building. A short walk from Oku-Yumoto Iriguchi bus stop (bus line K).
Hakone Kamon•
Daytime Hours: 10:30 to 17:00 (entry until 16:00) Daytime Admission: 1980 yen Overnight Stay: From 22,000 yen per person with two meals
Multiple outdoor baths made of stone and wood including sauna and baths made of large ceramic pots. A cup of tea is served after the bath. Short shuttle bus ride from Yumoto Station (100 yen).
Hakone Yuryo•
Hours: 10:00 to 20:00 (weekends until 21:00), entry ends one hour earlier Admission: 1500 yen
Hakone Yuryo is a tasteful public bath opened in spring 2013 on the former site of the Hakone Begonia Garden. The facility features gender segregated indoor and outdoor baths with nice views into the forest. There is also a large selection of private baths (additional fees apply) for families and couples that wish to bath together. A free shuttle bus operates every 10-15 minutes to/from Hakone Yumoto Station.
Yunosato Okada
Hours: 11:00 to 23:00 (entry until 22:00) Admission: 1450 yen
Various pools, most of which are outdoors. Nice views of the valley can be enjoyed from the bath house, but unfortunately not from the pools. 10 minute shuttle bus ride from Yumoto Station (100 yen).
Kappa Tengoku
Daytime Hours: 10:00 to 22:00 Daytime Admission: 800 yen Overnight Stay: From 5,650 yen per person without meals
Outdoor baths in the wooded slope just above Yumoto Station. The wooden bath house is slightly run-down but remains atmospheric. A five minute walk from the station.
Yumoto Fujiya Hotel
Daytime Hours: 12:00 to 20:00 Daytime Admission: 1800 yen Overnight Stay: From 28,000 yen per person including 2 meals
Not to be confused with the historic Fujiya Hotel further up the valley, this hotel opens its baths to non-staying guests. The admission fee seems steep considering the hotel's rather average indoor and outdoor baths without views. Across the river from Yumoto Station.
Kowakudani
Hotel Kowakien Yunessun•
Yunessun Hours: 10:00 to 18:00 (9:00 to 19:00 on weekends and holidays) Mori no Yu Hours: 11:00 to 19:00 (until 20:00 on weekends and holidays) Admission ends one hour before closing Admission: 2500 yen (Yunessun), 1500 yen (Mori no Yu), 3500 yen (both)
More water park than hot spring, this resort is split into two areas: "Yunessun" with themed pools and water attractions (bathing suits required), and "Mori No Yu" with traditional hot spring baths (no bathing suits). Located across the street from Hotel Kowakien.
Sengoku
Hakone Green Plaza Hotel
Daytime Hours: 13:00 to 18:00 (from 15:00 on Wednesdays and Thursdays) Daytime Admission: 1600 yen Overnight Stay: From 13,000 yen per person including 2 meals
This hotel's large rotemburo (outdoor baths) are some of the surprisingly few baths in Hakone that have views of Mount Fuji on clear days. A short walk from Ubako Station along the Hakone Ropeway.
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A peaceful ryokan with private outdoor onsen baths. Surrounded by beautiful nature. 10min from Hakone Yumoto Sta by bus. Wi-Fi available. English speaking staff.
Featuring 2-star accommodation, Onsen Guest House Tsutaya is situated in Hakone, 6.5 km from Hakone-Yumoto Station and 48 km from Fuji-Q Highland. With free WiFi, this 2-star ryokan offers a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk. Private parking is available on site. The ryokan offers 2-star accommodation with a hot spring bath. Shuzen-ji Temple is 48 km from Onsen Guest House Tsutaya, while Kowakudani Station is 1.1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Oshima Airport, 86 km from the accommodation.
Hakone Villa Bizan features a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Hakone. The property is around 38 km from Shuzen-ji Temple, 600 metres from Hakone Shrine and 1.6 km from Hakone Checkpoint. The property is non-smoking and is located 12 km from Hakone-Yumoto Station. At the hotel, the rooms come with a balcony. Featuring a private bathroom with a bidet and free toiletries, rooms at Hakone Villa Bizan also offer free WiFi, while some rooms are equipped with a city view. At the accommodation each room is equipped with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. An American breakfast is available daily at Hakone Villa Bizan. The nearest airport is Oshima Airport, 76 km from the hotel.
Opened in 1878, Fujiya Hotel features Meiji Era architecture set in Hakonefs natural beauty. Just 500 metres from Miyanoshita Station, it offers indoor and outdoor pools, a spa and a restaurant in a converted Imperial Villa called Kikka-so Inn. Rooms feature bathtubs with natural hot-spring water. Rooms are divided between 5 different buildings constructed between 1891 and 1960, providing a variety of styles and decors. All rooms are non-smoking, and come with air conditioning and a private bathroom. The Gora area and Hakone-Yumoto Train Station are a 15-minute drive. Hakone-Jinja Shrine and Owakudani Valley are about 10 km away. The hotel offers a free shuttle from nearby Miyanoshita Train Station (call upon arrival at station to use). Private and public hot-spring baths are on site, and guests can enjoy the hotelfs garden and greenhouse. The hotel has its own shops and museum. Massage services are also offered. The hotel's indoor pool uses natural hot-spring water. Main Dining Room "The Fujiya" serves French cuisine in an elegant space. Restaurant Cascade offers Western dishes, while Kikka-so serves traditional Japanese kaiseki dinners. A bar, lounge and bakery are available.
Situated in Hakone, a 29-minute walk from Hakone Open-Air Museum, HakoneHOSTEL1914 has a shared lounge. The property is around a 36-minute walk from Hakone Gora Park, 7.9 km from Owakudani Valley and 6.1 km from Pola Museum. Venetian Glass Museum is 5.4 km from the property. With a shared bathroom, rooms at the hostel also offer free WiFi. Hakone Botanical Garden of Wetlands is 7.1 km from HakoneHOSTEL1914, while Hakone Lalique Museum is 6.6 km away. Tokyo Haneda International Airport is 73 km from the property.
Featuring free WiFi, Tsukinoya offers accommodation in Hakone, a 7-minute walk from Hakone Open-Air Museum. Built in 1911, the property is within 3.6 km of Hakone Gora Park, Owakudani Valley and Pola Museum. The ryokan has a hot spring bath and luggage storage space. All guest rooms in the ryokan are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Rooms come with a shared bathroom. The units will provide guests with a fridge. The 3 on-site natural hot spring baths can be reserved for private use. Venetian Glass Museum is 4.4 km from Tsukinoya. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport, 74 km from the property.
Set in Hakone, 12 km from Hakone-Yumoto Station, okcs Retreat Hakone villa offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Every room is equipped with a balcony with views of the mountain. All guest rooms come with air conditioning, a fridge, a minibar, a coffee machine, a bidet, free toiletries and a desk. The rooms are equipped with a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, while certain rooms also offer a kitchen. At the ryokan every room is fitted with bed linen and towels. Okcs Retreat Hakone villa offers an Italian or Asian breakfast. The accommodation offers 4-star accommodation with a hot spring bath. The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and bike hire is available at this 4-star ryokan. Fuji-Q Highland is 43 km from okcs Retreat Hakone villa, while Shuzen-ji Temple is 45 km from the property. The nearest airport is Oshima Airport, 89 km from the ryokan.
Just a 5-minute walk from Hakone Yumoto Train Station, Masutomi Ryokan features open-air hot spring baths, spacious guest rooms and free Wi-Fi. Guests can reserve the rooftop bath at an additional fee. On-site parking is available for free. The ryokan provides Japanese-style rooms with traditional futon bedding and rooms with Western beds and a tatami (woven-straw) seating area. A TV and a telephone are equipped in all rooms, and bathroom is shared with other guests. Ryokan Masutomifs front desk is open 24 hours, and gift items can be purchased at the on-site souvenir shop. Drink vending machines can be used. The property is a 20-minute drive from O-wakudani and Lake Ashifs Sightseeing Cruise Pier. Traditional Japanese meals are prepared with organic vegetables and fresh seafood, and served in the on-site Fukuryu-an restaurant.
MEIBI Hakone Yumoto has river views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Hakone, 800 metres from Hakone-Yumoto Station. Accommodation is fitted with air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. A fridge, a microwave and stovetop are also available, as well as a kettle. If you would like to discover the area, hiking is possible in the surroundings. Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine is 46 km from the holiday home, while Shuzen-ji Temple is 50 km from the property. The nearest airport is Oshima Airport, 80 km from MEIBI Hakone Yumoto.
Situated in Hakone, a 2-hour train ride from Tokyo, Hakone Guest House gaku. features free WiFi access throughout the entire property. The guest house has a barbecue and sun terrace with mountain views, and guests can enjoy the music and drinks provided at the ground floor lounge. Billiards are also available. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms feature air conditioning and heating. Guests will find a closet in the room. A shared kitchen includes 2 refrigerators, and a washing machine is available at the property. The 2 bathrooms on each floor are shared among guests. Hakone Open-Air Museum is 900 metres from Hakone Guest House gaku., while Pola Museum is 2.4 km away. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport, 74 km from the property.
Located in Hakone, 1.7 km from Hakone Gora Park, gran terrace Le Lien Hakone provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a garden and a spa and wellness centre. Each accommodation at the hotel has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to a terrace and to a hot spring bath. The air-conditioned rooms provide a sea view and come with a desk and free WiFi. At the hotel, each room includes a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV and a shared bathroom. All units will provide guests with a fridge. Continental breakfast options are available daily at gran terrace Le Lien Hakone. Pola Museum is 1.9 km from the accommodation, while Owakudani Valley is 3.3 km away. The nearest airport is Oshima Airport, 83 km from gran terrace Le Lien Hakone.
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