16 Best Kanagawa Onsen Inns Perfect for Day or Overnight Trips!

When it comes to onsen in Kanagawa, Hakone is the most famous. In addition to being able to enjoy different onsen in each area, there are also plenty of sightseeing spots where you can come into contact with nature and art. However, in Kanagawa, besides Hakone, there are many hidden onsen areas from the mountains to the sea side♪

If you live in the Kanto region, Kanagawa's onsen resorts are just the right distance for a day trip or an overnight trip. Would you like to take advantage of your regular holidays and go to refresh yourself? From well-known sightseeing spots such as "Hakone", "Yugawara", "Oiso" and "Miura", to the slightly unexpected "Atsugi" and even to "Shin-Yokohama"... We will introduce Kanagawa's onsen resorts and recommended onsen inns♪

Hakone onsen is one of Japan's leading onsen resorts, visited by about 20 million tourists annually. Each area, such as Hakone Yumoto, Gora, and Lake Ashinoko, has its own appeal, and you can naturally enjoy art and gourmet food. Surrounded by beautiful scenery that changes with the seasons, let's heal yourself in the rich onsen that boast 25,000 tons of water per day.

Tsukino Yado Sara, located about a 9-minute walk from Hakone Yumoto Station, is a stylish designer hot spring inn with all rooms equipped with open-air baths. The rooms are decorated in a modern atmosphere, with some facing the Sukumo River that flows in front of the inn. All rooms are equipped with a coffee machine, so you can enjoy spending time relaxing with delicious coffee after your meal.

Hakone onsen can be enjoyed in the hotel's large public bath. The indoor bath has a tatami mat floor and a Japanese atmosphere. There is also an open-air bath and a mist sauna, so let's relax. There are also two types of private baths that can be used freely 24 hours a day if they are vacant. The "Katen (boiled water)" in the photo has a bathtub and lighting that looks like a full moon♡

For dinner, enjoy a Japanese kaiseki dinner where you can choose your main dish. You can choose from Wagyu beef sukiyaki, Wagyu beef shabu-shabu, or seafood shabu-shabu. The beautiful food will lift your spirits.

About 3 minutes on foot from Gora Station. "Karaku" is a onsen, spa, lounge, terrace, restaurant, and many other elegant spaces that stir up the travel mood. You can also enjoy a leisurely stroll through the building, such as relaxing on the terrace and lounge where you can enjoy the wonderful scenery and the sound of the water, or browse the shops that make you think of a gallery.

Guest rooms that combine a calm Japanese atmosphere with a modern comfort. With an area of about 56 square meters and a sense of openness, all 70 rooms are equipped with onsen spring baths. Consisting of two buildings, the East Building and the West Building, you will be mesmerized by the lush greenery of the trees and the breathtaking view of Sagami Bay in the distance.

Enjoy onsen in the large public bath. From the two open-air view open-air baths, you can see the overwhelmingly beautiful nature of Hakone, which is worthy of the location that boasts one of the best views in Hakone. Unleash your mind and body from your busy daily life by gazing at the ridgelines of the mountains and the changing sky in front of you.

A free shuttle bus is available from both Odawara Station and Gora Station. "Hotel Indigo Hakone Gora" is a lifestyle boutique hotel with playful artwork. With unique interiors such as marquetry patterns and black-and-white photographs of the town of Gora, the guest rooms will make your trip even more onsen. You can relax in a space of 37㎡ or more.

An exceptionally fun experience awaits you at the "Thermal Spring". Because you must wear a bathing suit, couples and friends can enjoy together. A fascinating digital art show is also held on the huge screen in the bathroom, which is sure to lift your spirits. The baths are filled with hot water from Hakone and Gora, which has a reputation for its high quality, and it is said that it is also effective for beautiful skin.

The restaurant ``Riverside Kitchen & Bar'' is also an exciting space with an exciting design. Breakfast is a full buffet style with classic bacon and seasonal vegetables cooked on a fragrant wood-grilled grill, as well as Japanese dishes created by the chef. We also recommend the bagel sandwiches and eggs Benedict that you can customize. You can spend a pleasant morning in the open space.

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Yugawara onsen, located on the border between Kanagawa and Shizuoka, is a place with a long history that has been popular as a onsen resort since ancient times. There are many scenic spots such as Makuyama Park, known for its plum grove, and the impressive Fudo Falls, where you can enjoy onsen alongside rich nature.

Auberge Yuraku is located about 10 minutes by car from Yugawara Station. As the name Auberge suggests, this is a onsen inn where you can enjoy gourmet food. The guest rooms range from standard Japanese-style rooms to luxurious Japanese-style rooms with gardens to Western-style suites with living rooms. Each guest room has a tasteful Japanese atmosphere, perfect for a relaxing onsen trip for adults.

The open-air bath, which is about 20 tatami mats in size, can be reserved for private use. You can have the view of the spacious onsen and the open mountain scenery all to yourself. All four baths, including the private open-air bath, are fed directly from the source. If you take a leisurely soak in the luxurious hot water, your daily fatigue will disappear in one go.

Our specialty is the creative course menu that is a fusion of Italian and Japanese cuisine. We use plenty of seafood caught in Sagami Bay and organic vegetables procured from local farmers, and the presentation is artistic and beautiful ♡ Enjoying the delicious food with all five senses will brighten your mood.

Located about a 10-minute drive from Yugawara Station, Yugawara Fuga is ryokan that gives a sense of history, built on the site of the former Iwasaki family villa. There are only 17 rooms, and it is an adult inn that does not accept children under elementary school age. There are also rooms with open-air and semi-open-air baths, allowing you to spend your time in luxury. You can enjoy the surrounding nature while feeling the Japanese atmosphere.

This onsen is a luxurious hot spring flowing directly from the source. Because it is located a short distance from the source, the hot water is slowly matured, and it is said to be popular for its mellow and soft feel. It is also called Bijin no Yu, so it is also recommended for girls' trips. It seems that you can spend a special time like a onsen trip.

meal are served in the open kitchen teppan dining area. You can enjoy an elegant moment tasting fresh vegetables, seafood, and meat being grilled right in front of you.

Fujiya Ryokan Yugawara, located approximately 7 minutes by car from Yugawara Station, is a historic onsen ryokan whose predecessor is said to date back to the late Edo period. The "Old Building" was built in 1923 and still retains the architectural techniques of that time. Some rooms in the old building and Rakumi-so are equipped with onsen cypress baths. Why not spend some time relaxing while thinking about the good old days?

The large public bath, which has a spacious atrium, is fed directly from the source. If you look at the ceiling, you may find large beams and historical engravings. You can feel the romance of the Yugawara onsen area, which is said to have been loved by great writers in the mid-Meiji period. It is said that your body will stay warm after bathing.

For dinner, you can enjoy a monthly kaiseki meal at the restaurant Hyorokutei. "Alfonsino shabu-shabu" is a specialty of the inn. If you dip the fatty alfonsino into hot soup stock or ice soup stock, the flavor will fill your mouth. In addition, fresh seafood procured from both Sagami Bay and Higashi-Izu and game dishes are popular!

Kaiseki Ryokan Ashikari is about 7 minutes by car from Yugawara Station. This is a quiet inn located in the mountains with an area of approximately 2,000 tsubo. The guest rooms are built in the Sukiya style and you can feel the Japanese atmosphere. All rooms have open-air baths with natural hot spring water, so it is also recommended when you want to enjoy some private time. At "Kakuyama" where the somma mountain viewing deck in the photo is located, you can enjoy the open-air bath while feeling close to nature ♡

There are two open-air baths surrounded by natural beauty, with alternate genders. Bathing at Takamine-no-Yu, where you can enjoy the borrowed view of the Hakone somma, as shown in the photo, and Kusamakura-no-Yu, with its atmospheric courtyard overlooking the sky, will be wonderful memories of your trip. Please soak in onsen of Yugawara and soothe your body and mind.

meal are kaiseki cuisine that makes you feel the season. With plenty of fresh seafood from nearby ports, including vegetables grown in the Ashigara area, chopsticks are on your way. We also have a wide selection of cold sake and wine to enjoy delicious kaiseki cuisine. You can enjoy the marriage with the food, and it is also recommended for people who like alcohol.

"Okuyugawara Yui" is about 10 minutes by car from Yugawara Station. There are three styles: "Honkan Yui" with a view of the waterfall, "Hanare Shuyu", a guest room with an open-air bath, and "Hanare Shiba" that can be rented out. The image is a two-story room with a retro atmosphere of the Meiji and Taisho eras of "Harare Shiba Suirei". There is also a gazebo and a staircase that connects the two private open-air baths, so you can relax while immersing yourself in an extraordinary special feeling.

onsen has a reputation for its soft spring quality. The image is "Kabanoyu" in Hidemura. In autumn, you can enjoy the autumn leaves while listening to the sound of the river, and it seems that you will forget the passage of time. Soak in the hot water while being enveloped in the scent of the moss garden, and let the fatigue of the day melt away.

meal focuses on Japanese cuisine prepared by first-class chefs. You can enjoy seasonal ingredients that are particular about their appearance. Breakfast is also a Japanese breakfast set that is gentle on the body, and it seems that you will feel happy in the morning.

About 7 minutes by car from Yugawara Station, "Umisakuryu" in Okuyugawara onsen is a Japanese-style ryokan located along the Tatsuzawa clear stream of the Fujiki River. 100 kinds of camellias are planted in the garden of the pond, and it is a splendid scenery. You can choose between the main building, where you can enjoy the garden pond, or the guest house, which has only 5 guest rooms.

Izu stone is used in the large public bath, and it has a taste. If you look closely, the open-air bath in the large public bath is shaped like a camellia and is stylish. After taking a bath, cool down with a cold drink in the lounge on the 2nd floor.

For dinner, we will have a kaiseki meal that cuts out the seasonal ingredients. Not only the ingredients and the cooking method, but also the tableware. Reservations are required, so come early.

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Atsugi is easily accessible, taking about 50 minutes from Shinjuku by Odakyu Limited Express Romance Car. The area in front of the station is a lively town lined with commercial facilities, but Iiyama onsen and Nanasawa onsen, which are about 20 to 30 minutes away by bus from the station, are secretly popular as onsen resorts only known to those in the know.

Motoyu Ryokan, located in Iiyama onsen, is ryokan pure Japanese-style onsen ryokan located along a mountain stream, about 25 minutes by free shuttle bus (reservation required) from Hon-Atsugi Station. When you open the window, the greenery of the mountains spreads out all over you, and depending on the room, you can even see the mountain stream right in front of your eyes. You can spend a peaceful day being soothed by the sound of the river.

In addition to the large public bath, there are a wide variety of baths such as mountain stream open-air baths, cascading baths, and private baths. The hot water here is a rather thick alkaline spring, and it is said that you can expect the effect of making your skin smooth.

Dinner is a kaiseki meal with a luxurious array of local ingredients. Fresh ingredients such as sweetfish in the summer and wild boar in the winter are plentiful. You can fully enjoy the seasonal flavors that are unique to this place.

Nanazawa onsen 's Nanaougi is located about 30 minutes by bus from Hon-Atsugi Station. This is a cozy hideaway for adults with 8 rooms in total. Particularly popular with women are the designer guest rooms with three types of open-air baths designed by three designers. Enjoy a relaxing onsen trip in a modern and stylish room.

Of course, there is also a large onsen bath. There are indoor baths and open-air baths for men and women, and the open-air baths can be reserved for private use. You can enjoy a relaxing time without being disturbed by anyone while enjoying the feeling of openness.

For breakfast, you can enjoy carefully prepared dishes such as ingredients sourced from local producers and miso made with additive-free, pesticide-free soybeans. Take your time to savor a breakfast that will please your body and mind.

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Oiso, located at the western end of the Shonan area, is a place where you can enjoy a leisurely ocean time. It is a little far from the touristy areas such as Kamakura and Enoshima, and has a slightly grown-up atmosphere. You can spend a relaxing time in contact with nature at Oiso Beach, which is known as the first beach in Japan, and Mt. Komayama, where you can enjoy casual hiking.

Approximately 13 minutes by bus from Oiso Station. "Oiso Prince Hotel", which overlooks Sagami Bay, is a resort hotel with a leisure pool facility "Oiso Long Beach". The ocean can be seen from everywhere in the hotel, giving you the relaxing feeling of being in a seaside villa. The "Shonan Suite" guest room shown in the photo has a refreshing design wrapped in the colors of the sky and sea and is extremely soothing.

At the spa facility "THERMAL SPA S.WAVE", the 3rd floor is onsen area, and the 4th floor is a spa area, where you can enjoy various forms of relaxation. onsen here contain a faint amount of salt, which is unique to the coastal waters. A splendid ocean view spreads out in front of the open-air bath! Guests can use it for free.

The extraordinary infinity pool is also a scenic spot that you definitely want to experience♡ Why don't you look at the deep blue sea and sky to your heart's content while lying under a parasol or soaking in the heated pool?

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Tanzawa is a vast mountainous area located in the northwestern part Kanagawa. It is characterized by its rich nature, including the Tanzawa Mountains, which are popular for mountain climbing, and Lake Tanzawa, a dam lake with a view of Mt. Fuji. Around Lake Tanzawa, you can enjoy activities such as cycling and camping, as well as Nakagawa Onsen, a secret onsen that has been around since the Sengoku period.

Shingenkan is about 20 minutes away by free shuttle bus (reservation required) from Tanaga Station on the JR Gotemba Line. This ryokan is located right next to a mountain stream surrounded by greenery. Most of the rooms face the mountain stream, so you can feel the sound of the river. Spend a relaxing day in a pure Japanese-style guest room surrounded by gentle sounds.

There are 6 baths in the hotel. Three of them are private baths that can be used free of charge after 21:00. It's perfect for women because you can relax without worrying about prying eyes. It's so spacious that you wouldn't think it's a private room, so you can really relax.

The dinner, which is full of mountain and river delicacies, is a country-style dish that maximizes the taste of the ingredients. For those who live in the city, this simple taste should be very luxurious. Both your stomach and your heart will be satisfied ♡

“Gyozantei Yamabuki” is ryokan directly managed by a fish farm, located about 45 minutes by bus from Yamakita Station. Guest rooms are mainly Japanese-style rooms where you can relax, and you can enjoy the seasonal scenery from every room. Depending on the room and the time of day, you may be able to hear the chirping of birds and the babbling of the river.

The water is soft to the touch, and is an alkaline onsen that is said to be effective for beautiful skin. The cypress bath in the large public bath uses "ancient cypress" that is over 2,000 years old. Please spend a leisurely time in onsen that has a reputation for being as relaxing as forest bathing.

As for the dishes, you can enjoy Shishimanabe, which is accented with the miso flavor of river fish and wild boar meat. You can enjoy the feeling of traveling by tasting local ingredients. The popular rainbow trout is caught fresh that morning in nearby Nakagawa.

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"Miura", which separates Tokyo Bay and Sagami Bay, is a marine resort where sea leisure is popular. You might not think of onsen resort, but you can actually enjoy natural onsen at a resort hotel in Miura♪

"Hotel Maholova Minds Miura Tokyo Bay" is a large resort hotel located about a 7-minute walk from Miura Kaigan Station. All rooms have an ocean view, and the open view will refresh your mind. There are plenty of rooms with elaborate designs, such as the "High Color Romantic Room" that incorporates antiques, and the "Asian Resort Room" with an oriental atmosphere. There are also rooms that can accommodate up to 10 people, making it perfect for group trips.

There are 2 large public baths. The men's and women's baths change depending on the time of day. Stretch out your limbs and relax in the luxuriously spacious bath.

At the hot onsen spa "Kurpark" where you can enter in a bathing suit, you can enjoy many kinds of spa such as jacuzzi, mist sauna, cascading bath and sleeping bath. Relax by the pool, or try swimming in the 25m pool. You can enjoy your own refreshing time!

Among the dinner plans, the most popular one is the extensive buffet menu. It is full of seafood such as tuna and sushi delivered directly from Misaki. Taste the delicious things unique to Miura to your heart's content♪

Shin-Yokohama is an area where you can easily stop by from Tokyo as a stop on the Shinkansen. In a business district lined with office buildings, there is a hotel where you can enjoy a natural onsen that wells up from underground! Recommended when you want to go to Hakone but don't have time. It is conveniently located near the Yokohama Arena, which is about a 4-minute walk from Shin-Yokohama Station, and the Nissan Stadium, which is about a 15-minute walk away, so it is convenient to use after the event. Perfect for weekends or when you want to refresh yourself after work.

About 3 minutes walk from Shin-Yokohama Station. Shin-Yokohama Fuji View Hotel Spa & Residence, located in front of the pedestrian deck in front of the north exit, is popular for its easily accessible location. The hotel building mainly consists of Western-style rooms, and there are 12 types in total. Convenient as free WiFi is available. What's more, you can enter the "Shin-Yokohama Natural onsen" which is only known to those in the know!

onsen is an amber-colored ancient fossil seawater onsen pumped from about 1,500m underground. The spring quality is an isotonic, weakly alkaline sodium chloride onsen, and is said to be effective in cleansing the skin and warming the body. There is also a sauna and a women-only bedrock bath, so you should be able to wash away your fatigue after sightseeing and events.

Breakfast is served buffet style at the cafe "Marina" on the 1st floor. You can enjoy both Western and Japanese cuisine, so you can recharge your energy from the morning. Breakfast is available from 6:30 in the morning, so it is recommended for busy people. In addition, there are station buildings and restaurants in the surrounding area, so you won't have any trouble finding meal!

In addition to Hakone, Kanagawa has many recommended onsen areas. It's easy to get to from the city center, so please try to visit various onsen inns.