We have created a list with the best five star hotels in Hakone, Japan. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Isa Weber & Adam Hansen. Updated February 2024.
Ryokan. Suishoen is located in the Hakone area, 1 km from Kowakudani Station on the Hakone Tozan Train Line. This luxurious 5-star hotel features a large outdoor bath, massage services and a free 2-way shuttle to Kowakudani Station. Featuring stylish interiors, each spacious suite is fitted with an outdoor hot spring bath. Suites also come with a Yukata robe, a nespresso machine, coffee/tea maker and a flat-screen TV. Free Wi-Fi is provided and each room comes with a balcony with forest views. The hotel features a lavish hot spring bath with a built-in dry sauna for guests to relax in. Facial and body treatments can be enjoyed in the Sisley Spa. Guests can enjoy a quiet read at the library. The Japanese-style restaurant serves breakfast and traditional kaiseki dinner. Drinks can be enjoyed at the bar. Suishoen Hakone is 1.3 km from The Hakone Open-Air Museum and 8.6 km from Hakone Yumoto Train Station. Free parking is provided on site.Show full description
Ryokan.Popular among women. Set in Hakone’s natural beauty, Gora Kadan is located a 5-minute walk from Gora Station on the Hakone Tozan Line. Guests can leisurely soak in the hot spring bath, relax with a massage treatment. Free WiFi and free private parking is available. Gora Kadan is a member of Relais & Chateaux. The 24-hour front desk at Kadan Gora offers free luggage storage, concierge service and currency exchange. Shuttle service to the ryokan is also available upon request. Guests have free access to the indoor pool and fitness centre. Featuring mountain views, all rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV, an electric kettle and a fridge. Rooms also come with a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Some rooms have a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Guests can savour traditional Japanese meals featuring fresh seasonal ingredients and beautiful garnishes at the on-site restaurant. Popular attractions in the area like the Hakone Open Air Museum and Hakone Gora Park can be reached within a 10-minute walk. Lake Ashi is a 25-minute drive away while the nearest airport is Haneda Airport, a 100-minute drive from the property.Show full description
Ryokan. THE HIRAMATSU HOTELS & RESORTS SENGOKUHARA HAKONE offers a hot spring bath and free private parking, and is within 16 km of Hakone-Yumoto Station and 42 km of Shuzen-ji Temple. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and a lift, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The ryokan features facilities for disabled guests. A terrace with mountain view, a satellite flat-screen TV and air conditioning are featured in some units. At the ryokan, some units are soundproof. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Guests can also relax in the garden. Fuji-Q Highland is 45 km from the ryokan, while Lake Kawaguchi is 48 km away. The nearest airport is Oshima Airport, 86 km from THE HIRAMATSU HOTELS & RESORTS SENGOKUHARA HAKONE.Show full description
Ryokan.Opened October 2022. Set in Hakone, 8.3 km from Hakone-Yumoto Station, Hakone Gora KARAKU offers accommodation with a sauna, a hot spring bath and a public bath. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and a lift, along with free WiFi throughout the property. There is free private parking and a free shuttle service. Facilities for disabled guests are also available at the property. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a bidet. At the ryokan, units are equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests at the ryokan can enjoy an Asian breakfast. A bar can be found on-site. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Fuji-Q Highland is 48 km from Hakone Gora KARAKU, while Shuzen-ji Temple is 48 km from the property. The nearest airport is Oshima Airport, 85 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Ryokan.Charming. Superb breakfast. Popular among women. Opened in 1878, Fujiya Hotel features Meiji Era architecture set in Hakone’s 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). Public hot-spring baths are on site, and guests can enjoy the hotel’s 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.Show full description
I rate this as one of the most STYLISH ryokans in Hakone.
Ryokan.Delightful property. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. Opened in April 2017, Hakone Kowakien Tenyu offers Japanese-style rooms with tatami flooring, an open-air bath or ceramic open-air hot springs bath made with Shigaraki pottery. The property boasts views of Tonomine, Myojogatake and Mount Asama. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. All rooms have air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, minibar, refrigerator, electric kettle and private bathroom. Free bath amenities and a hairdryer are provided. Some rooms feature a seating area where you can relax. Wine and champagne are offered by the property at an additional fee. The 24-hour front desk provides free luggage storage. Guests can enjoy the shared lounge, shops, on-site gardens and terrace. There is also a spa lounge and sauna available for guests. There is an on-site drinks vending machine. There is an on-site bar and lounge in addition to a Japanese-style restaurant. Hakone Kowakien Tenyu offers a breakfast buffet. For dinner, guests can enjoy Japanese and Western-style fusion cuisine. The property is a minutes walk from Tenyu Bus Stop and a 12-minute walk from Kowakien Bus Stop. The property also provides a free shuttle. Kowakudani station is a 16-minute bus ride from the property, while Hakone Kowakien Yunessun is a 5-minute walk away. A 30-minute drive away from the property, Hakone Open-Air Museum has an outdoor exhibit with sculptures and an indoor exhibit dedicated to Pablo Picasso. Lake Ashi is a 25-minute drive away.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most LUXURIOUS ryokan in Hakone.
Ryokan. Some guest rooms come with a private open-air hot springs bath, where guests can relax while enjoying the view of Hakone's mountains. Each air-conditioned room is fitted with a LCD TV, safety box and refrigerator. slippers and free toiletries are provided by the accommodation. The on-site restaurant serves traditional Japanese cuisine with fresh seasonal ingredients. Hakone Gora Park is 500 metres from Tensui Saryo, while Hakone Open-Air Museum is 900 metres away. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport, 74 km from the property.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Hip. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Located in Hakone, 7.7 km from Hakone-Yumoto Station, Hotel Indigo Hakone Gora, an IHG Hotel provides accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel offers a sauna and free shuttle service. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. All rooms come with a kettle, while certain rooms here will provide you with a balcony and others also provide guests with mountain views. At Hotel Indigo Hakone Gora, an IHG Hotel every room has bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Fuji-Q Highland is 47 km from Hotel Indigo Hakone Gora, an IHG Hotel, while Shuzen-ji Temple is 48 km away. The nearest airport is Oshima Airport, 85 km from the hotel.Show full description
I rate this as one of the coolest, most well designed and relaxing boutique hotels in Hakone! So NICE!
Resort.Opened December 2022. Set in Hakone, 8.6 km from Hakone-Yumoto Station, Hakone Kowakien Hotel offers accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a terrace, as well as a sauna and a hot spring bath. Guests can have a drink at the bar. The units in the resort are equipped with a TV. At Hakone Kowakien Hotel all rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. A buffet breakfast is available every morning at the accommodation. Languages spoken at the reception include English, Japanese and Korean. Shuzen-ji Temple is 46 km from Hakone Kowakien Hotel, while Fuji-Q Highland is 49 km away. The nearest airport is Oshima Airport, 83 km from the resort.Show full description
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