Hakone
Perhaps the most famous of the fifty three stations on the old Tokaido Road from Kyoto to Edo, Hakone is most famous for its peaceful lake, steaming hot springs, and above all, for its views of Mount Fuji.
Within easy reach of Tokyo, Hakone is a popular holiday spot, and a number of museums and sights are linked by ropeways, cable-cars and funicular or cliff railways. Lake Ashi marks the centre of a large national park, and the mountains around, as well as old sections of the cobbled Tokaido Road provide excellent walking trails, with Mount Fuji making a memorable backdrop.
Hakone’s Great Boiling Valley is evidence of Japan’s geothermic power, and eggs boiled in the simmering pools are said to promote longevity – by seven years, to be precise. Cooler water is used in hot spring baths at Hakone’s many ryokan inns.
Experiences in Hakone
Hakone Onsen
Hakone has been one of Japan's most popular hot spring resorts for hundreds of years and today there are over a dozen natural hot springs supplying the many ryokan and hotels in the area. Visitors to Hakone can enjoy hot...
Hakone Circular Route
The traditional route around the Hakone area officially starts in Hakone-Yumoto, from where the narrow-gauge Hakone-Tozan train switchbacks up forested hills to the resort town of Gōra. For the best views and thinnest crowds, we recommend an early start from...
Accommodation in Hakone
Kinnotake Tonosawa
Hidden within the forests of Hakone and one of the most luxurious ryokans in the area, Kinnotake Tonosawa was designed to create a relaxing space for adults to enjoy the beauty of the four seasons and in order to ensure...
Gen Hakone
Part of the same group that operate the lovely Byakudan, Gen Hakone was completely renovated in 2021 into a stylish, contemporary style ryokan. Located in Gora, overlooking Mt. Myojogatake, Gen Hakone offers guests sublime views of that and other Hakone...
Byakudan
The embodiment of beautiful Japanese tradition, Byakudan lives up to its name, enticing and inspiring guests with the use and delicate scent of byakudan (which translates as “white sandalwood”). Enjoy this stylish and serene Hakone hot-spring hotel with fine Japanese...
Kinnotake Sengokuhara
One of the most luxurious ryokans in the Hakone area, Kinnotake Sengokuhara was inspired by Japan’s famous 10th century folktale “Taketori Monogatari”, in which the beautiful and mysterious Princess Kaguya is discovered in the stalk of a bamboo plant, and...
Yama No Chaya
Yama-no-chaya is a refined, luxurious ryokan which enjoys beautiful natural surroundings. The traditional wooden buildings are hidden in a leafy grove right by the Tonosawa hot spring. The ryokan has 5 large communal hot spring baths, each in exquisite settings,...
The Prince, Hakone
Surrounded by the rich natural beauty of Hakone, the Hakone Prince Hotel provides stunning views of both Mount Fuji and Lake Ashi. In addition to indoor and outdoor hot springs baths, the hotel boasts a summer season swimming pool and...
Tokinoyu Setsugetsuka
Setsugetsuka is conveniently located in front of Gora Station and all rooms have private open-air baths with fantastic views of Mount Hakone. The Ryokan has a variety of hot spring baths, both indoor, outdoor and on your room’s balcony! Very...
Seikansou Ryokan
Located just a short ride from the Hakone Yumoto station, this cozy small ryokan has only nine rooms, each named after a colour, which is then used for part of the interior of each room. The décor is traditional Japanese...
KAI Hakone
KAI Hakone is a modern-style Japanese resort ryokan with tatami-matted rooms, although there are western-style room options too. The rooms are designed to provide a peaceful retreat with modern comforts. The highlights are the traditional kaiseki cuisine featuring local Hakone...
Hyatt Regency Hakone
The most luxurious western hotel in Hakone, the Hyatt Regency offers its guests very spacious, tastefully decorated rooms with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. The Japanese hot-spring baths, excellent in-house restaurants and complimentary drinks served during happy hour create...
Fujiya Hotel
Since 1878, the Fujiya Hotel has been renowned globally as one of the most classical resort hotels in Japan. With a reputation for incomparable hospitality and service, the Fujiya Hotel has drawn many dignitaries and celebrities from all over the...
Aura Tachibana
Located just minutes from Hakone Yumoto Station, Aura Tachibana houses large public indoor and outdoor hot spring baths. They also have private open-air baths on the roof. The baths, coupled with an incredible view of the hillside scenery, provide the ultimate spot...
Odakyu Hotel de Yama
Odakyu Hotel de Yama is nestled on the shores of Lake Ashi, with superb views of Mt Fuji from the extensive gardens. Mt Fuji is one of those iconic images but regular visitors to Japan will tell you that it...
Gora Kadan
This exclusive Hakone ryokan has a great reputation, blending modern comforts with traditional Japanese ryokan aesthetics and service. It is a member of Relais & Chateaux, a French federation of independent luxury properties. Unapologetically expensive, the Gora Kadan is the...
Hakone Ginyu
Hakone Ginyu is a South East Asian inspired Japanese ryokan, perched on the steep slope of the Haya River Valley. It is a more modern ryokan: whilst offering the traditional tatami flooring and futon bedding, there is still a perceptible...
