We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Hakone, Japan. We have also included accommodation in apartments, holiday homes, guest houses, villas and romantic hotels. 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 Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated January 2024.
Ryokan.Delightful property. Lovely surroundings. Situated atop a hill in Hakone, Gyokutei offers an authentic Japanese accommodation with an indoor hot spring bath. Hakoneyumoto Train Station is a leisurely 8-minute walk from the ryokan. All rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding. Each are equipped with a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator and a private bathroom with a bath, shower and free toiletries. Extras include slippers, a hair dryer and yukata robes. Luggage storage space, a massage service and a garden are all on offer at Gyokutei Ryokan. For dinner, traditional kaiseki (multi-course) meals are served in guest rooms. Hakone Open-air Museum is 50-minute train ride away on the Hakone Tozan Line, while Hakone Gora Park is 55-minute train ride from the property. Lake Ashi is a 30-minute drive away.Show full description
Gyokutei is a tranquil hot spring inn known for its stunning garden and traditional Japanese style. The inn features indoor bathhouses with soothing hot springs, providing a serene atmosphere for guests to experience authentic Japanese hospitality.
Ryokan.Elegant. Great location. Surrounded by bamboo trees and hills, Yoshimatsu is a traditional Sukiya-style Ryokan (inn) with beautiful outdoor hot spring baths. Overlooking Mt. Fuji and Lake Ashi, it provides a free shuttle from Hakone Machi Bus Station. Fitted with tatami-mat flooring, these classic Japanese-style rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV and Yukatas (Japanese-style bathrobes). En suite bathrooms have a bathtub. Yoshimatsu is a 5-minute walk from Lake Ashinoko Cruise Station and a 9-minute walk from Lake Ashinoko. It is within a 15-minute walk from Onshi Hakone Park and an 8-minute drive from Narukawa Museum. Breakfast is served in the guest rooms or in the private dining room which the property will assign. Dinner is served to the guest rooms. Dinner, Kyoto-style Kaiseki cuisine, and breakfast, Japanese set menu, are prepared according to the season's freshest ingredients. Guests can enjoy a relaxing stroll around the landscaped gardens and koi ponds. The hotel also provides massage, karaoke rooms and free parking. Free Wi-Fi is available at the lounge.Show full description
Yoshimatsu is a traditional Japanese inn known for its serene outdoor hot spring baths nestled among bamboo trees and hills. The inn provides complimentary breakfast and dinner, along with a tranquil garden and bathhouse, enhancing the peaceful ambiance.
Ryokan.Historic property. Great views. Fukuzumiro features an authentic Japanese atmosphere, natural hot spring baths and traditional Japanese-style rooms with garden or river views. It's a 15-minute walk from Hakone Yumoto Station. Rooms at Fukuzumiro feature tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding. Each guest room is equipped with a Handy Phone so guests can stay connected to WiFi during their entire stay and make international calls to select countries for free. A TV and a refrigerator are also included in rooms. Bathrooms and toilets are shared. Guests can relax in public hot spring baths, or enjoy one for private use (subject to availability). Spa hotel Fukuzumiro provides luggage storage, and it offers drink vending machines. Fukuzumiro offers traditional Japanese multi-course dinners with seasonal local dishes. Beverages can be enjoyed at Bar Kikyo. Japanese inn Fukuzumiro is a 30-minute walk from Amida-ji Temple.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most HISTORIC ryokan in Hakone.
Ryokan.Cool. Great location. Popular among women. 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. Drink vending machines can be used. The property is a 25-minute drive from O-wakudani and Lake Ashi’s Sightseeing Cruise Pier. Traditional Japanese meals are prepared with organic vegetables and fresh seafood, and served in the on-site Fukuryu-an restaurant.Show full description
Masutomi Ryokan is a charming hot spring inn. It provides authentic Japanese rooms with tatami mats and open-air baths for a serene experience. The ryokan's highlight is its delectable and artfully presented meals, offering a distinctive culinary journey.
Ryokan.Relaxing atmosphere. Great bar. Matsuzakaya Honten offers a hot spring bath and free private parking, and is within 14 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 luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can use the public bath and the open-air bath, or enjoy mountain views. The units in the ryokan are fitted with a coffee machine. There is a private bathroom with bath in some units, along with bathrobes, slippers and a hair dryer. All units will provide guests with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV. Guests at the ryokan can enjoy an Asian breakfast. 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 or in the shared lounge area. Kowakudani Station is 5.4 km from Matsuzakaya Honten. The nearest airport is Oshima Airport, 79 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Ryokan.Popular among couples. The rooms at Kinnotake Tonosawa comes with a private hot spring bath. They also include a coffee machine. The hotel has free WiFi, and a terrace. Kinnotake Tonosawa rooms come with a seating area and mountain views. They are fitted with air conditioning, an LCD TV and a refrigerator, while bathrobes and a safe are provided. Kinnotake Tonosawa offers a 24-hour reception, a shared lounge. A souvenir shop and free parking are on-site. The restaurant serves Japanese cuisine. The ryokan is a 10-minute bus ride and walk away from Hakone-Yumoto Station and 20-minute bus ride and walk away from Kowakudani Station. Hakone Open-Air Museum can be reached within a 30-minute drive. Tokyo Haneda International Airport is a 90-minute drive away from the property.Show full description
Kinnotake Tonosawa stands out from other hotels for its beautiful and great value. The rooms are spacious and tastefully designed, with comfortable beds and private hot spring baths.
Ryokan.Elegant. Great location. Featuring free WiFi and a hot spring bath, Hananoyado Fukuya offers accommodation in Hakone. Free private parking is available on site. All rooms have a flat-screen TV. Certain rooms feature a seating area where you can relax. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom equipped with a bath and shower. In addition, the hot spring bath can be reserved for private use after dinner. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hair dryer. You will find a shared lounge at the property. Narukawa Museum is 100 metres from Hananoyado Fukuya, while Hakone Shrine is 800 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Haneda Airport, 78 km from the property.Show full description
Ryokan.Relaxing atmosphere. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. Set in Hakone in the Kanagawa region, with Venetian Glass Museum and Hakone Lalique Museum nearby, Hakone Reatreat villa 1f offers accommodation with free private parking, as well as access to a hot spring bath. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and full-day security, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The rooms are equipped with a terrace with mountain views. All units come with air conditioning, a fridge, a minibar, a coffee machine, a bidet, slippers and a desk. Units come with a kettle and a private bathroom with a bath and a hair dryer, while certain rooms also offer a fully equipped kitchenette. At the ryokan, all units include bed linen and towels. There is a coffee shop, and packed lunches are also available. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. A variety of wellness packages are available for guests to get rejuvenated in-house. The area is popular for cycling and hiking, and bike hire is available at this 5-star ryokan. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Hakone-Yumoto Station is 12 km from the ryokan, while Fuji-Q Highland is 43 km from the property. The nearest airport is Oshima Airport, 89 km from Hakone Reatreat villa 1f.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most well designed and romantic ryokan in Hakone.
Ryokan.Nice surroundings. Hoeiso is set amidst mountains and a river, located 1 km from the Buddha Statue Hakone Kannon Fukujuin. The Japanese-style accommodation features both outdoor and indoor hot spring baths. Traditional dining options and free WiFi are on offer. Rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) flooring with traditional futon bedding. All rooms are fitted with both air conditioning and heating facilities. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV and a fridge. Guests can relax in the garden or unwind in the public baths. A hot spring bath can be reserved for private use upon arrival. The outdoor bath is situated by the river. A Japanese breakfast and dinner are served in the dining area. Hoeiso specialises in pheasant dishes. Hoeiso is 2.5 km from the Kitahara Museum and 11 km from the Hakone Open-Air Museum. It is a 10-minute bus ride from Hakone-Yumoto Train Station.Show full description
Guest House.Very cosy. Great value. Located in Gora, Onsen & Garden -Asante Inn- features a shared lounge, garden, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. Free private parking is available. At the guest house guests are welcome to take advantage of a hot spring bath. Guests at Onsen & Garden -Asante Inn- will be able to enjoy activities in and around Gora, like hiking. Hakone is 8 km from the accommodation, while Atami is 31 km away. Haneda International Airport is 74 km from Onsen & Garden -Asante Inn-.Show full description
This might be one of the most COSY guest houses in Hakone. It also has great affordability.
Ryokan.Lively. Great location. Popular among women. Renovated in October 2017, Hakone Kyuan offers chic Japanese-style accommodation in Hakone. Free Wi-Fi access is available. The ryokan is 300 m from Hakone Kowakien Yunessun , 600 m from Hakone Museum of Art and 700 m from Hakone Open-air Museum. Rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV and air conditioning. There is also a refrigerator. Private bathrooms has a hot spring bath and a hairdryer. Some rooms have a mountain view. Extras include a DVD player. At Hakone Kyuan you will find free shuttle service and a 24-hour front desk. Other facilities offered include meeting facilities and a shared lounge. The property offers free parking. Haneda Airport is 75 km away.Show full description
Ryokan.Great views. Popular among couples. Hakone Yuyado Zen in Hakone provides adults-only accommodation with an open-air bath, a garden and a terrace. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The accommodation provides free shuttle service, full-day security and luggage storage for guests. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. The units are equipped with a kettle, while certain rooms here will provide you with a balcony and others also provide guests with mountain views. At the ryokan, the units include bed linen and towels. There is a coffee shop, bar and lounge. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Sightseeing tours are available in the area. Hakone-Yumoto Station is 16 km from the ryokan, while Shuzen-ji Temple is 42 km away. The nearest airport is Oshima Airport, 85 km from Hakone Yuyado Zen.Show full description
This ryokan has OUTSTANDING VIEWS. It is very popular among couples travelling to Hakone.
Ryokan.Elegant. Lovely interior design. Set 12 km from Hakone-Yumoto Station, Centurion Hakone Bettei offers accommodation with a balcony, as well as an open-air bath and a shared lounge. This 4-star ryokan offers a spa experience, with its hot spring bath and public bath. There is a restaurant serving Japanese cuisine, and free private parking is available. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a tatami, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a bidet. With a shared bathroom fitted with a bath and slippers, units at the ryokan also feature free WiFi. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Fuji-Q Highland is 44 km from the ryokan, while Shuzen-ji Temple is 46 km from the property. The nearest airport is Oshima Airport, 88 km from Centurion Hakone Bettei.Show full description
Ryokan.Charming. Set in Hakone, 9 km from Hakone Open-Air Museum, Yamagaso offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a bar and a shared lounge. With a garden, the 4-star ryokan has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The ryokan has a hot spring bath and room service. At the ryokan, the rooms come with a desk, a flat-screen TV and a shared bathroom. All guest rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. Hakone Gora Park is 9 km from the accommodation, while Narukawa Museum is 11 km from the property. The nearest airport is Oshima Airport, 79 km from Yamagaso.Show full description
I would describe this as the most charming and cool ryokan in Hakone.
Ryokan.Great interior design. Popular among couples. Hakone Airu features air-conditioned rooms with satellite flat-screen TV in the Hakone Yumoto Onsen district of Hakone. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi. Guests can have a drink at the bar. At the ryokan, the rooms are fitted with a balcony with a mountain view. Each room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a hairdryer and free toiletries. All units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. Guests at Hakone Airu can enjoy a Western or an Asian breakfast. Japanese kaiseki multi-course meals are served for dinner. The accommodation offers 4-star accommodation with a hot spring bath and terrace. Hakone Open-Air Museum is 9 km from Hakone Airu, while Hakone Gora Park is 9 km away. The nearest airport is Oshima Airport, 78 km from the ryokan.Show full description
Holiday Home. HAYATO HAKONE GUEST HOUSE - Vacation STAY 14750 is located in Hakone, 49 km from Shuzen-ji Temple, 8.5 km from Kowakudani Station, as well as 10 km from Hakone Open-Air Museum. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.5 km from Hakone-Yumoto Station, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 48 km from Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine. The spacious holiday home features 4 bedrooms, a TV and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a microwave, a fridge, a washing machine, a stovetop and kitchenware. The holiday home is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. The nearest airport is Oshima Airport, 86 km from the holiday home.Show full description
Ryokan.Very stylish. Great views. Popular among women. Surrounded by nature in Hakone, the Senkyoro Ryokan boasts a terrace and an open-air hot spring overlooking the mountains. Free WiFi is available in the lobby area. The Hakone Garasunomori Museum (Venetian glass museum) is a 10-minute walk away. The Senkyoro-mae bus stop right outside the property provides access to Hakoneyumoto Station, which is about a 30-minute ride away. Guestrooms feature tatami (woven-straw) flooring and Japanese futon bedding, and come with a seating area and flat-screen TV. The en suite bathroom features a private bath and shower, with free toiletries and a hairdryer provided. Some rooms come with a private open-air bath. There is free private parking available on-site, and guests can enjoy the hot-spring baths or drinks at the bar. Yukata robes are provided to all guests. There is also a massage and bicycle rental service. Traditional Japanese-style dinner and breakfast is served. The Hakone Botanical Garden of Wetland is around a 15 minute walk away, where guests can enjoy looking at various plants and flowers or buy souvenirs. The property is a 120-minute bus ride from JR Shinjuku Station via the Odakyu Hakone Highway Bus. Alternatively, guests can take the Odakyu Romance Car express train from JR Shinjuku Station, for a 90-minute ride to Hakoneyumoto Station and then take the local bus from there to the property. The nearest airport is Haneda Airport, 2 hours and 10 minutes away via car.Show full description
Apartment. In the Hakone Yumoto Onsen district of Hakone, close to Hakone-Yumoto Station, HAKO REIRO 箱・玲瓏 features barbecue facilities and a washing machine. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The air-conditioned apartment consists of 3 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a bidet and slippers. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. The property is non-smoking and is set 47 km from Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine. The property has an outdoor dining area. The apartment is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Shuzen-ji Temple is 49 km from the apartment, while Odawara Castle is 5.4 km away. The nearest airport is Oshima Airport, 80 km from HAKO REIRO 箱・玲瓏.Show full description
Opened December 2022. Set in Hakone, 10 km from Hakone-Yumoto Station, Hakone Gora Byakudan offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant. Located around 47 km from Shuzen-ji Temple, the hotel with free WiFi is also 48 km away from Fuji-Q Highland. Located in the Gora Onsen district, the hotel is within 1.5 km of Hakone Gora Park. The nearest airport is Oshima Airport, 84 km from the hotel.Show full description
Luxury Hotel. Situated in Hakone, 10 km from Hakone-Yumoto Station, Hakone Honbako features accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a spa and wellness centre. This 5-star hotel offers room service and luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is located 47 km from Fuji-Q Highland. The rooms in the hotel are fitted with a kettle and an iPad. Featuring a private bathroom with a bidet and free toiletries, rooms at Hakone Honbako also boast free WiFi, while certain rooms are fitted with a mountain view. At the accommodation rooms have air conditioning and a safety deposit box. An Asian breakfast is available each morning at Hakone Honbako. At the hotel guests are welcome to take advantage of a hot spring bath. Shuzen-ji Temple is 48 km from Hakone Honbako, while Hakone Gora Park is less than 1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Oshima Airport, 85 km from the accommodation.Show full description
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