Hakone, famous for its hot springs, is divided into 5 different areas with many traditional hot springs inns and resort hotels. We’ll introduce some of the best hotels to stay at in Hakone.
Hakone Hot Springs and the Tonosawa Area
Hakone’s hot springs town houses some of the oldest hot springs in Japan, making it a popular spot to relax at the many hotels and traditional Japanese inns in the area. It is also the gateway to the Hakone area.
Yumoto Fujiya Hotel - a hot springs resort 3 minutes from the station
Yumoto Fujiya Hotel is conveniently located near Hakone-Yumoto Station. The area is surrounded in greenery, making it the perfect place to relax to your heart’s content while soaking in one of the hotel’s open-air baths.
The hotel offers a variety of accommodations, from singles to suites to Japanese or modern style rooms. There are also many different restaurants and lounges inside providing Japanese, French, and Chinese cuisines. The restaurants in the hotel are so popular some guests come just to indulge in their delicious dishes.
Spot Information
- Spot name: Yumoto Fujiya Hotel
- Address: Yumoto 256-1, Hakone, Ashigaramo-gun, Kanagawa 250-0392 Japan
- Access: A 35-minute train ride from Tokyo Station by shinkansen, change over to the Hakone Tozan Railway at Odawara Station and continue for 15 minutes, then walk 3 minutes from Hakone-Yumoto Station. Or, ride the Odakyu Romancecar for 85 minutes from Shinjuku Station, then walk 3 minutes from Hakone-Yumoto Station.
- Wi-Fi: Available
- Language accommodations: English
- Credit cards accepted: Various cards accepted
Miyanoshita and Kowakudani Area
The Miyanoshita and Kowakudani area, famous for its development as a resort town, has many traditional Japanese style inns. Its natural surroundings also make it the perfect spot to take a leisurely stroll.
Gora Area
The Gora area is the main hub for travel in Hakone, with Gora Station being the point of departure for the Hakone Tozan Railway. This area is also popular because of its 5 unique types of hot springs visitors can enjoy.
Sengokuhara Area
Sengokuhara is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes and has many art museums and cafes. It is also famous for being the location that the anime Neon Genesis Evangelion takes place.
Hotel Green Plaza Hakone; Bathe in natural hot springs while gazing at Mt. Fuji
Hotel Green Plaza Hakone is a convenient place to stay due to its close proximity to art museums and other sightseeing spots. The open-air baths are perfect for enjoying a superb view of Mt. Fuji. There are 10 different types of rooms to choose from, with open-air baths and traditional Japanese style rooms with breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji.
The hotel’s restaurant is famous for its open kitchen, where visitors can watch chefs prepare around 50 different types of cuisine before them. We highly recommend trying the breakfast buffet’s French toast.
Spot Information
- Spot name: Hotel Green Plaza Hakone
- Address: Sengokuhara 1244-2, Hakone, Ashigaramo-gun, Kanagawa 250-0631 Japan
- Access: A 2-hour ride on the Odakyu Express Bus from Shinjuku Station, get off at Hot Spring Sho bus stop, and then a 5-minute bus ride via shuttle bus.
- A 2-hour ride on the Odakyu Express Bus from Tokyo Station, get off at Palace Hotel Hakonemae bus stop, and then a 7-minute bus ride via shuttle bus.
- A 40-minute ride on the Izu-Hakone Bus from Hakone-Yumoto Station, then a 5-minute walk after getting off the bus at Ubako Station.
- A 35-minute ride on the Hakone Tozan Bus from Hakone-Yumoto Station, get off at Hot Spring Sho bus stop, then a 5-minute ride via shuttle bus.
- Wi-Fi: Available
- Language accommodations: English, Chinese
- Credit cards accepted: Various cards accepted
Lake Ashi and Ashinoyu Area
The area around Lake Ashi is the perfect place to take in the beautiful scenery of Mt. Fuji and Lake Ashi while fully enjoying all the amenities the resort has to offer. We recommend trying the many different recreational activities at the lake has to offer.
Lake Ashi's Famous Resort Hotel - Hakone Hotel
Hakone Hotel is a resort hotel that sits on the edge of magnificent Lake Ashi. We highly recommend staying at one of the rooms toward the front of the hotel with views of Lake Ashi and Mt. Fuji. You won’t want to miss the beautiful shimmering of the sun on the water’s surface throughout the day and fantastical scenery of the sun setting on the lake.
Enjoy the fancy atmosphere the hotel’s French restaurant has to offer while savoring traditional French cuisine on the lakefront. Hakone Hotel is the perfect to pass the time in an air of elegance.
Spot Information
- Spot name: Hakone Hotel
- Address: Hakone 65, Hakone-cho, Ashigaramo-gun, Kanagawa 250-0521 Japan
- Access：Ride the Hakone Tozan Bus for 50 minutes from Odawara Station's east exit and get off at Hakone Hotel-mae bus stop.
- Ride the Kodama Tokaido Shinkansen from Tokyo Station for 35 minutes, ride the Hakone Tozan Railway for 15 minutes from Odawara Station, ride the Hakone Tozan Bus for 35 minutes from Hakone-Yumoto Station, and then get off at Hakone Hotel-mae bus stop.
- Ride the Odakyu Line's Romancecar for 85 minutes from Shinjuku Station, ride the Hakone Tozan Bus from Hakone-Yumoto Station, and get off at Hakone Hotel-mae bus stop.
- Wi-Fi: Available
- Language accommodations: English
- Credit cards accepted: Various cards accepted
Hakone Prince Hotel; Like a hot springs in the sky
Hakone Prince Hotel is a traditional Japanese hotel that boasts natural hot springs open-air baths and is positioned so high it almost seems like it’s floating in the sky. Gaze up at the night sky as you enjoy a relaxing soak in the open-air baths.
Each room is styled in a traditional Japanese architecture while also integrating a more modern atmosphere. The various scenic seasonal landscapes that can be seen from each room is breathtaking. Visitors can savor the taste of traditional Japanese cuisine while overlooking the Japanese gardens in the hotel. Hakone Prince Hotel’s standard of Japanese service is second to none.
Spot Information
- Spot name: Hakone Prince Hotel
- Address: Ashinoyu 93, Hakone-cho, Ashigaramo-gun, Kanagawa 250-0523 Japan
- Access: A 40-minute taxi ride from Odawara Station
- Ride the bus for Moto-Hakone for 45 minutes from Odawara Station, get off at Ashinoyu bus stop, and walk for 22 minutes until you reach the hotel (shuttle buses for the hotel from Ashinoyu bus stop are also available)
- A 25-minute taxi ride from Hakone-Yumoto Station
- Ride the bus for Moto-Hakone for 30 minutes from Hakone-Yumoto Station, get off at Ashinoyu bus stop, walk for 22 minutes until you reach the hotel (shuttle buses for the hotel from Ashinoyu bus stop are also available)
- Wi-Fi: Available
- Language accommodation: English, Chinese
- Credit cards accepted: Various cards accepted
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