A list by Ada Nyman & Alexandra Bocheliuk. Updated March 2024.
We have created a list with the best spa 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!
Outstanding SPA facilities. Amazing pool. 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. Facilities at this hotel do not include a proper SPA, but hot tub. Show full description
This might be one of the most BEAUTIFUL ryokans in Hakone. It also has a great SPA.
Stunning pool facilities. Wonderful sauna. 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. Facilities at this hotel do not include a proper SPA, but a fitness center and a sauna. Show full description
This boutique hotel has lovely pool facilities and great sauna facilities!
Great SPA. Featuring a white hot spring bath, Hakone Highland Hotel offers simple and modern accommodation facing the Museum of Saint-Exupéry and The Little Prince across the Hayakawa River. Each room is brightly lit with sunlight through the wide windows and includes a seating area. Including its terrace and spacious garden, Highland Hotel Hakone also offers relaxing spaand wellness centre and a massage parlour. It is equipped with a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator, an electric kettle and a wardrobe. The en suite bathroom is provided with a bath tub, a shower and free toiletries. WiFi is available in all rooms free of charge. Meeting/banquet facilities are available for use at a surcharge. The hotel offers free on-site parking. Hotel Hakone Highland is a 20-minute drive from Hakone-Yumoto Station and a 100-minute drive from Haneda International Airport.Show full description
I rate this as the most STYLISH spa hotel in Hakone.
Situated in the mountain ranges of Hakone in the Sengokuhara Hot Springs region, Hakone Reatreat Före is a 50-minute bus ride from Odawara Station. There is a 24-hour reception and free luggage storage. WiFi is free throughout the property and private parking is available on site. All guest rooms include a sofa are equipped with a CD player, safety deposit box, and electric kettle. Amenities including toothbrushes and hairdryers are included in the private bathrooms. Guests can walk along the wooden deck surrounded by the forest to get to the outdoor hot spring bath. There is also an indoor public bath with a panoramic view of the surrounding nature. There is a restaurant on site with a menu that uses seasonal local ingredients. The on-site bakery provides fresh bread every morning. The in-house cafe is located on the ground floor where guests can enjoy a free drink. The hotel is an 8-minute walk from Hakone Garasunomori Museum where there are over 100 pieces of Venetian glassware. Facilities at this hotel include a spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Situated in Hakone, 10 km from Hakone-Yumoto Station, Hakone Honbako features accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a spaand 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
Great pool. Nice SPA. 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
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 spaand 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
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. Facilities at this hotel include spa and wellness centre. Show full description
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. Facilities at this hotel include spa and wellness centre. Show full description
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. Facilities at this hotel include spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Situated in Hakone, 9.2 km from Hakone-Yumoto Station, barhotel Hakone Kazan features views of the mountain. With a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. Shuzen-ji Temple is 45 km from the hotel and Fuji-Q Highland is 49 km away. All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. All rooms in barhotel Hakone Kazan are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. Speaking English and Japanese at the reception, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical advice on the area. Kowakudani Station is 1.1 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Oshima Airport, 82 km from barhotel Hakone Kazan.Show full description
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. Facilities at this hotel do not include a proper SPA, but a sauna. Show full description
On the slopes of Joyama Mountain, Hakonenomori Okada Hotel features open-air hot-spring baths overlooking forested hills. Japanese and Western rooms are available, all with a private bathroom and satellite TV. Guests at Hakonenomori Okada can choose between a classically furnished Western room and a Japanese room with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and futon beds. All are air-conditioned and have a tea maker and fridge. Hakone-Yumoto Train Station is a 10-minute bus ride from the hotel. Yunosato, with hot-spring baths and leisure facilities, is just 200 metres away. Relaxation is easy with the hotel’s massage service and sauna. Those feeling lively can sing karaoke. During the summer, an outdoor pool is available. The lobby has free Wi-Fi. A Japanese breakfast and dinner are served in the banquet hall for an additional fee. Dinner features fresh seafood and a stew of mountain vegetables. Facilities at this hotel include spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Boasting rare nigori-yu milky water hot spring baths and , Mount View Hakone offers Japanese-style rooms and Japanese delicacies. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, and free parking is available on site. Japanese-style massage can be arranged at a fee. Air-conditioned rooms feature a tatami (woven-straw) floor, on which traditional futon bedding is spread to sleep in. Amenities include an LCD TV, fridge, a safe and yukata robes. All rooms have a private toilet and washbasin, while bathroom facilities are shared. Green tea sets with snacks are provided. Guests at Hakone Mount View can enjoy rare volcanic hot spring water called nigori-yu, either in a shared open-air bath or at a surcharge in a private one. The hotel offers a shop with local products, Japanese-style confectionery shop. Japanese meals featuring local and seasonal ingredients are served for breakfast and dinner, at the dining room. Vegetarian meals can be provided upon prior request. Mount View Hakone is a 15-minute walk from Venetian Glass Museum, a 15-minute drive from Gotenba Premium Outlet and a 15-minute drive from Hakone Open Air Museum. Buses to Odawara and Yumoto, including highway bus to Shinjuku, depart from the bus stop in front of the property.Show full description
Situated in the Sengokuhara Onsen district of Hakone, Hakone Fuga is 900 metres from Hakone Botanical Garden of Wetlands. This ryokan features free WiFi and a shared lounge. Guests can unwind in the private open-air spabath for an additional charge. Free shuttle service is available from Hakone Tozan Bus Sengoku Information Centre when reserved in advance. Guest rooms in the ryokan are equipped with a flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom, rooms at Hakone Fuga also have a garden view. All rooms come with a fridge. The property has a hot spring bath. Hakone Lalique Museum is 1.3 km from Hakone Fuga. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport, 77 km from the ryokan.Show full description
Offering traditional accommodations, Mitake is a 20-minute drive from Hakone Yumoto Train Station (on the Hakone Tozan Railway). Guests can relax in the indoor and outdoor hot-spring baths or sit out in a garden so beautiful to not be fiction. Free Wi-Fi is available in the public area. The air-conditioned room features tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding. A flat-screen TV, a fridge and a private toilet is included in each. Bathrooms are shared and Japanese Yukata robes are provided for all guests. Guests can play table tennis or shop for local gifts at the souvenir shop. Guests can reserve private hot-spring baths. A traditional multi-course meal is offered for dinner. A Japanese set-menu is available for breakfast and all meals are served in the guests’ room or dining room. Mitake Inn is a 5-minute walk from the Venetian Glass Museum and a 10-minute walk from Hakone National Park. Lake Ashinoko is a 20-minute drive away.Show full description
Offering a swimming pool and fitness centre, Hakone Forest of Verde is located in Hakone. Free WiFi is available in public areas and rooms. The property has luggage storage and free private parking. All rooms have air conditioning, heating, a seating area and private bathroom. Amenities include a flat-screen TV, refrigerator, electric kettle, hairdryer and towels. For guest's comfort, rooms are equipped with slippers and free toiletries including toothbrushes. Guests can enjoy the on-site sauna, hot spring bath and hot tub for free. A games room and shared lounge area is available at the accommodation and guests can play table tennis at an additional cost. There is an on-site drinks vending machine. The on-site restaurant serves Japanese and Western-style breakfast buffet and dinner. There are also a few restaurants within a 7-minute drive away. The nearest station is Kowakidani Station, located a 4-minute drive from Hakone Forest of Verde. Hakone Gora Park is 20 minutes from the property by bus and walk. From the accommodation, Hakone Open-Air Museum is a 7-minute drive, while Owakudani Valley is a 10-minute drive away. The nearest airport is Haneda Airport, 115 minutes from the property by car. Facilities at this hotel include spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Located only a 1-minute walk from Koenkami Station on the Hakone Tozan Cable Car Line, Bettei Koyoi is an adult-only luxury ryokan in Hakone. It boasts hot spring baths, private stone sauna and private open-air spabaths. Free WiFi is provided at the lobby and free parking is available on site. The property offers free shuttle service from Gora Station on the Hakone Tozan Cable Car Line as well. Featuring a seating area, spacious rooms at Koyoi Bettei are air conditioned and fitted with a flat-screen TV, a fridge and an electric kettle. Some rooms come with a private bathroom, and all guests can access the public bath facilities at the property. Free toiletries and towels are provided. Guests will find a 24-hour front desk with luggage storage service and a lounge bar at Bettei Koyoi. For dinner, meals are prepared in front of the guests at the lounge-style restaurant, and guests can enjoy Japanese creative multi-course meals with a wide range of drinks. Japanese dishes are served for breakfast. Hakone Gora Park is a 2-minute walk away, and Hakone Open Air Museum is a 4-minute drive away from Bettei Koyoi. Haneda Airport is a 135-minute train ride from Haneda Airport, while Narita International Airport is a 180-minute train ride away from the property.Show full description
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. Facilities at this hotel do not include a proper SPA, but a sauna and hot tub. Show full description
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