[Hakone] A girls' trip to onsen at stylish hotels and ryokan ♡ 15 accommodations that will make your heart flutter with extra charm

It takes about 85 minutes to get there from Shinjuku Station by taking the Odakyu Line's Romancecar express train. Hakone, which can be easily reached from the Tokyo metropolitan area, is the perfect onsen resort for busy adult women to take a refreshing trip. Sit down to tea at a cafe while admiring the magnificent view of Mt. Fuji seen across Lake Ashi, or take a photo at the floating torii gate of Hakone Shrine, which is also famous as a power spot... After enjoying sightseeing, enjoy onsen at your inn. Hakone makes it easy to have a satisfying hot onsen girls' trip.

If you're going to Hakone, you'd want to make the most of it by staying at a stylish inn that lifts your spirits. In this article, we'll introduce you to some accommodations with stylish spaces, such as sophisticated designer ryokan and beautiful onsen hotels. We'll also look at the "extra" elements that will make your trip even more enjoyable, such as services that are geared towards women and delicious, memorable meal! Choose ryokan or hotel that suits your tastes and enjoy your trip to Hakone to the fullest!

Tsukino Yado Sara, located about a 10-minute walk from Hakone-Yumoto Station, is a designer ryokan with a moon and marquetry motif. The entrance, room decorations, and food utensils are all decorated with moon and marquetry designs in the smallest details, making them so cute you'll be excited. Another attraction is that all rooms have an open-air bath. This is perfect for those who like modern Japanese design and those who want to relax in a private space.

The rooms are Japanese-modern with beds. They also have triple and quadruple rooms, so they are recommended for group trips. What's even more appealing is the ample amenities. Every room is equipped with a coffee mill and beans, so you can enjoy authentic freshly ground coffee. They also provide "lounging clothes" that are easy to move around in like pajamas, and a cute "bath basket" that is convenient for going to the bath, making your stay even more enjoyable.

The large public bath is a pleasant space where you can hear the murmuring of the river. There is also an open-air bath and sauna. The floor of the indoor bath is covered with tatami mats, so your feet will feel soft and warm. There are also two private baths that can be used free of charge and no reservations are required, so you can enjoy bathing in different baths. After your bath, enjoy a free ice cream.

Gorgeous multi-course meals can be enjoyed at the restaurant, which is designed in the image of marquetry. For the main course of dinner, you can choose from ``Wagyu beef sukiyaki'', ``Wagyu beef shabu-shabu'', and ``Kaisen shabu-shabu''. It's nice to be able to choose what you like♪ Also, the moon and marquetry motifs are used for the tableware and presentation, and it's cute enough to make you want to take a picture.

"Hakone Ashinoko Hanawori" is a onsen hotel located about 2 minutes on foot from Togendai Station on the Hakone Ropeway, overlooking the beautiful Lake Ashi. Not only the view, but also the stylish interior and services that tickle the hearts of women are attractive. In particular, the open-air water basin terrace and footbath cafe are perfect for social media ♪ Order your favorite drink and start your girls' trip with an open feeling!

The room has a natural atmosphere based on earth colors. You can relax on a soft bed in a Western-style room or a Japanese-Western style room. The Lakeside Standard Room has a terrace where you can enjoy the refreshing view of Lake Ashi and the forest. You can chat around the cute chabudai, or go out on the terrace and enjoy tea time. It looks like you can relax.

The large public bath is clean, and you can enjoy the hot onsen while looking out at the garden, which changes with the seasons. The open-air bath has a bathtub where you can lie down, so you can relax and enjoy a relaxing bath time. There is also a fully equipped powder room for women only, so you can take care of your skin after your bath. Moisturize your skin with the DHC amenities you receive when you check in and the nano steamer installed in the powder room.

Dinner is served buffet style. Japanese and Western dishes, as well as gorgeous sweets made by a pastry chef, are lined up in a row. Each dish is of high quality, and even gourmet women will be satisfied! The dishes are colorful and cute, making for an exciting meal.

Hakone Yutowa, located about a 5-minute walk from Gora Station, is a onsen inn with unique public spaces. It is packed with playful facilities, such as the Library Lounge, which is equipped with books, card games, and free drinks, and the Spa Lounge Nakaniwa, which is equipped with a bonfire and foot bath. It's a great place to spend some fun time with friends.

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The small windows in the large public bath are colorful and let in a fantastic light like stained glass. The hot water is Ninotaira onsen, which is said to be "beauty hot water", and it is said that the skin will be moisturized. The soothing hot water and light effects will gradually ease your physical and mental fatigue.

There are two types of guest rooms: "hotel type" and "condominium." The "hotel type" has a modern Japanese interior and a simple space with tatami mats, allowing you to relax. The "condominium" can accommodate up to 4-5 people per room. It is fully equipped with a mini kitchen and tableware, so you can stay like you are at home.

Dinner is a half-buffet style based on Japanese cuisine, and you can choose from grilled dishes, fried dishes, salads, desserts, etc. according to your preference. Drinks, including alcohol, are free! Also, if you make a reservation by 5pm on the day, you can order a la carte dishes such as boiled golden-eyed snapper, grilled shamo, and steamed abalone in sake. By adding a slightly luxurious dish, you can enjoy a gorgeous dinner.

Tensui Saryo, located about a 3-minute walk from Gora Station, is a onsen ryokan with a luxurious atmosphere. A distinctive feature is the cafe and bar where you can enjoy a drink while soaking your feet in a foot bath. When you check in, you can enjoy alcoholic or soft drinks as a welcome service. The refined hospitality that is unique to this inn will make you feel luxurious!

You can choose from a variety of room types, including "rooms with open-air baths" and "rooms with panoramic baths." With so many options, you're sure to find a room that suits your tastes and the number of people in your party. The interior is also carefully designed, with decorations made from kimono sashes, so you can enjoy a collaboration of Japanese charm and modern design.

You can enjoy Owakudani onsen, which is said to be good for beautiful skin, in the large public bath, and Kiga onsen, which is associated with Tokugawa Ieyasu, in the separate guest room bath. Soaking in two types of onsen is a luxury! The large public bath "Owakudani onsen" has a whitish cloudy water, so you can fully enjoy the atmosphere of onsen.

Dinner is a luxurious Japanese meal typical of a Japanese ryokan. We use plenty of local ingredients, such as vegetables from Hakone Seiroku and seafood caught from Numazu Port. The nutritious food will make even your tired body happy! Delicious Japanese food and sake will make your night of travel more exciting.

About 15 minutes by shuttle bus from Gora Station. "Nol Hakone Myojindai" is a resort hotel that sits like a hideaway in a villa area in the Miyagino area. There are 6 types of rooms, from rooms with onsen baths to rooms where you can stay with your pets. Time flows slowly in a stylish space where you can feel the warmth of wood... Recommended for those who want to take a relaxing trip with friends.

The hotel has an indoor thermal pool that uses hot onsen to lift your spirits. There are also daybeds by the pool, making it feel like a resort. There is also a large, tasteful bath. The water is drawn from Miyagino Onsen, one of the 17 onsen of Hakone, and the smooth, comfortable onsen is exceptional. The open-air bath is a rock-made tub surrounded by lush greenery, and you will feel as if you are in a hidden hot spring, relaxing and soothing.

For sauna lovers, the tent sauna at "Totonoi Terrace"(reservations required) is also not to be missed! Since it is exclusively reserved, you can enjoy sauna activities in a private space without any worries. After warming up thoroughly, you can relax and feel the negative ions from nature with your whole body while looking at the Hakone mountains. It looks like the ultimate Totonoi experience!

meal is an Italian restaurant "crescita" with the concept of "taking care of the mind and body". Dinner is a course meal that incorporates fresh vegetables, flavorful seafood, and meat. For breakfast, in addition to two types of plate menus that you can choose according to your mood and preference, you can enjoy homemade smoothies and fresh vegetables in a buffet style. Filled with nutritious meal and feeling happy ♪

Located about a two-minute walk from Naka-Gora Station, "Yutorelo-an" is a onsen ryokan surrounded by lush nature. You can enjoy the beauty of nature throughout the seasons throughout the inn. We recommend the spacious lobby and the terrace where you can enjoy a foot bath with natural hot spring water. Why not enjoy a relaxing chat while watching the fresh greenery, autumn leaves, and snowy scenery?

There are a variety of guest rooms, including modern Japanese-Western style rooms and Japanese-style rooms perfect for groups. It's nice to have so many options. The inn has a casual atmosphere and is reasonably priced, so you can relax without feeling stressed. Some rooms even have a terrace overlooking the garden, giving you a little luxury.

The hot water at Yutorelo-an-an is expected to have moisturizing and sterilizing effects, and is said to be the ``bath of wounds'' and the ``bath of beauty.'' You can relax and enjoy onsen, which are good for your skin, in the elegant private open-air bath or the large public bath. After bathing, relax on the footbath terrace using natural onsen.

Dinner is a hearty Kaiseki meal based on Japanese cuisine. The menu changes depending on the season, but there are a variety of dishes from sashimi and steak to ``Yutoriro-style bouillabaisse'' that will please both your eyes and your palate. You'll have a great time chatting with the delicious food.

"Hakone onsen Onsen Tenseien" is a large onsen hotel located about a 15-minute walk from Hakone Yumoto Station. It has a casual atmosphere and is recommended for those who want to enjoy a casual onsen trip. There is a lot to see within the spacious grounds, so you can spend a fulfilling time just inside the hotel. The hotel's proud large public bath, the "Tenku Dai Rotenburo," has an outstanding sense of openness. You can relax and refresh with friends.

There are many things to see on the premises, such as Tamadare Shrine, where the god of matchmaking is enshrined, and Tamadarenotaki Waterfall, which is said to be a power spot. Why not change into a cute colorful yukata and go to pray for a good match? If you get tired from walking, you can relax at Tamadarean, a teahouse where you can enjoy sweets and oden.

In addition to Western-style rooms, you can also choose Japanese-Western style rooms with tatami-floored areas that feel great on bare feet, or rooms with open-air baths. In the tatami rooms, you can relax and stretch your body after warming up in onsen, stretching your legs out, or do whatever you like. When you open the window, the fresh breeze that has blown through the Hakone mountains will gently flow in.

Both breakfast and meal are served buffet style. You can freely choose what you like! At breakfast, there is a "seafood bowl" corner, where 4 to 5 kinds of ingredients are carefully selected by the head chef depending on the availability. Have fun making your own original seafood bowl with your friends.

Hotel Maille Coeur Shougetsu is located about a 13-minute walk from Hakone-Yumoto Station. You can check in while enjoying a welcome drink. You'll be soothed by the daily fruit vinegar drink and aromatic towels. This hotel is full of features that women will love, such as the interior, gorgeous food, and hospitality. The Superior Room is decorated with classical furniture and has an elegant atmosphere. It would be fun to hold a girls' night in a room like this♪

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When you check in, you can choose from several amenity sets. The lineup is carefully selected, including a British aroma brand, an Indian organic brand, a French brand that uses argan oil, and Japan's leading brand, POLA. The four-piece travel-size set includes shampoo, conditioner, body soap, and body lotion, so you can use it plenty during your stay.

The hotel has separate indoor baths for men and women, an open-air bath, an open-air jacuzzi, and an indoor sauna, each with its own unique characteristics, allowing you to enjoy a fulfilling bath time. From the open-air bath, you can see the seasonal changes of the trees that color the mountains of Hakone.

The creative course meal based on Japanese cuisine will tickle the hearts of women. The Spanish pintxos-style appetizers are especially cute, and you can enjoy them with your eyes and your tongue. Let's have a lively chat while enjoying gorgeous dishes that will make your heart skip a beat!

Hakone Retreat före, located about a 10-minute walk from the Hakone Glass Forest bus stop, is a hotel with an impressive Scandinavian design and interior. Surrounded by the quiet forests of Sengokuhara, you can refresh yourself in the clean air. The Foret Suite and Deluxe Double rooms, which can accommodate up to four people, are equipped with real wood stoves, allowing you to fully enjoy the feeling of Scandinavian living. Toasting with wine while warming yourself by the stove... You'll be able to spend a stylish time.

The large public bath, "Onsen F," is located at the end of a corridor through the forest. The bath is semi-open-air and surrounded by greenery, making you want to take a deep breath. Listen to the chirps of the birds and feel the scent of the trees as you relax in the forest and onsen baths. After the bath, we also recommend a treatment at "Könoha Spa," which uses organic essential oils.

For dinner, head to the stylish glass-walled WOODSIDE dining. You can enjoy a full course of wood-grilled dishes using fresh seafood caught in Odawara Port and nearby ports, as well as carefully selected meat and vegetables. The freshly cooked dishes, baked in a wood-fired oven, are fragrant and perfect with wine.

In the morning, enjoy a retreat-style breakfast buffet using carefully selected ingredients at "WOODSIDE dining," the same place where you have dinner. You can enjoy a variety of dishes filled with happiness, such as colorful vegetables and fruits, fluffy omelettes, and fragrant bread, all lined up for a free breakfast. What's more, you can wake up in the best way by drinking original roasted coffee at "cafe & lounge"♪

Fujiya Hotel is about a 7-minute walk from Miyanoshita Station. It was established in 1878 as Japan's first full-scale resort hotel. The vast grounds also include a Japanese garden that is beautiful in all seasons. It is soothing to see that it, along with the former Imperial Villa Kikkaso, has remained in its original form. We recommend taking a memorable photo here on the red bridge spanning the pond where koi fish swim.

There are four lodging buildings with over 140 years of history: the Main Building, the Western-style Building, the Flower Palace, and the Forest Wing. The photo shows a room in the Western-style Building, which has a European-style interior and has been preserved exactly as it was when it was first built. The elegant space will leave you feeling at ease.

For something a little different, here is one of the rooms in the "Hana Goten," which is the culmination of the Fujiya Hotel 's architecture. The Japanese-Western fusion design, which differs from room to room, creates a nostalgic atmosphere, allowing you to spend an extraordinary, relaxing time that can only be experienced here. As the name "Hana Goten" suggests, even the interior and room keys feature floral motifs, so be sure to check them out.

After you put your luggage down in your room and take a breather, why not try the afternoon tea set in the "Main Building Lounge"? Start with the sweet and mellow "Royal Blue Tea Roasted" and enjoy your favorite drinks from the extensive tea menu as many times as you like. Of course, you can also enjoy seasonal sweets and spend an elegant time.

"Yui no Yado Yaeikan" is a small ryokan with a total of 19 rooms. It has a recommended atmosphere for those who want to relax in a traditional ryokan. Breakfast and dinner are in-room dining, so you can spend the whole day relaxing in a Japanese atmosphere. It is also attractive that it is easily accessible, about a 6-minute walk from Hakone-Yumoto Station.

There are 5 types of guest rooms, each with a different design. Soyogi-no-ma Zuun has stylish bedside lamps and a modern Japanese atmosphere. The warm and comfortable light will help you sleep soundly at night.

"Zuiun" has a great view, and you can see the Hakone mountain range from the open-air bath in the guest room. It's an open space where you can forget about your daily fatigue. It's a private space, so you can truly relax without worrying about other guests.

For dinner, you can enjoy a leisurely Kaiseki meal made with plenty of seafood from Sagami Bay in a private space. You won't have to worry about the conversations around you, so you'll have a lot of fun chatting. Even if you get a little drunk, it's nice to be able to just relax.

Hotel Indigo Hakone Gora located about 3 minutes by car from Gora Station, is a stylish onsen inn created by the global brand Hotel Indigo and opened in 2020. It is characterized by an artistic space inspired by the charm of Gora, which will tickle your curiosity. You can enjoy an extraordinary time that is a little different from Japanese ryokan.

The hotel has a large mixed-gender onsen bath where you can bathe in a swimsuit. The stylish space will lift your spirits. All rooms also have their own onsen bath, so you can enjoy the mineral-rich onsen whenever you like. The bathtub in the "Premier Suite" is spacious, so you can relax and soak with friends.​

At the hotel's all-day dining "Riverside Kitchen & Bar", you can enjoy grilled dinners and breakfasts, as well as lunch menus such as open sandwiches and pasta. Depending on the season, sweets made with seasonal ingredients may be offered for a limited time. Every gourmet is gorgeous and makes you feel good.

If you want to take a break, head to the counter seats with foot baths adjacent to the dining area. You can enjoy the hotel's original beers and cocktails while gazing at the Hayakawa River. Why not spend some relaxing time warming your feet in the foot bath?

Located right in front of Gora Park, "Merveille Hakone Gora" is a onsen ryokan perfect for a retreat, where you can warm your body and mind with onsen, Chinese herbal medicine, and medicinal cuisine. Another attractive feature is ​the all-inclusive style, where you can enjoy various drinks and services at no extra charge, except for some services. The hotel is located on top of a hill, so there is a free shuttle bus for those who find it a bit difficult to walk.

There are a variety of room types, from standard Western-style rooms and Japanese-style rooms to rooms with open-air baths. The gorgeous Japanese-modern interior makes even casual photos look great. There are also rooms with open-air baths and two bunk beds that can accommodate up to four people! It is also recommended for lively group trips such as school trips.

onsen here is a chloride spring that is a mixture of springs from Owakudani and Sounzan. The large public bath is called "Netsu no Yu" (hot water), and if you soak in the bath and warm your body from the inside out, the salt will prevent sweat from evaporating, so you'll stay warm for a while even after you get out. Furthermore, if you alternate between this and the jacuzzi bath, which is set at a slightly lower temperature than the large public bath, your metabolism will improve and you can expect to have beautiful skin.

At the "Medicinal Bar," you can enjoy medicinal tea before dinner, and medicinal alcohol and herbal liqueurs after dinner. Mix your own drink to beautify yourself from the inside out. There are also plenty of other facilities to make your stay at the hotel more comfortable, such as the "Self Photo Studio" where you can keep memories of your trip, and the "AKARI Library" where you'll be enveloped in comfortable lighting.

If you like urban luxury hotels, this is the place for you. This onsen resort is run by Hyatt Hotels Corporation, a global hotel brand. Located about an 8-minute walk from Kami-Gora Station, you can enjoy the sophisticated space and hospitality you expect from a luxury hotel. There are 80 guest rooms, all of which are spacious and over 50 square meters. They are equipped with Blu-ray players and offer room service, so you can spend a fulfilling time at home.

The Living Room lounge is a relaxing space where you can sit around the fireplace. At tea time, you can enjoy authentic afternoon tea while looking out at the courtyard. Before dinner, there is also a "Happy Hour" option where you can enjoy drinks such as champagne and wine. It looks like you can spend an elegant time here, both day and night.

The hotel has a large indoor bath that draws water from Owakudani hot onsen. The bath is a spacious 100m2 or more. The chic and calming atmosphere of the space is perfect for adults, and soaking in the hot water will help you to ease away the fatigue of everyday life.

After warming your body in onsen, we recommend getting a treatment. The hotel's own spa, IZUMI, offers a wide variety of treatments that focus on the bounty of the Hakone earth and natural products, and you can expect a deep relaxation effect for both body and mind.

About 10 minutes by shuttle bus from Gora Station. "Hakone Kowakien Ten-yu" is a onsen inn where you can The "Ten-yu Terrace" is about 12 meters long and is a chill spot where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the great outdoors.feel the great nature of Hakone with all your senses and relax. In the lobby, you will be greeted by the view from the large windows and traditional relay art, which will immediately soothe your mind. Be sure to capture your memorable moment in a photo.

There are various types of rooms, including "standard rooms" with views of the natural surroundings of Hakone, "top floor rooms" with higher ceilings and a more open feel on the top floor, and "special rooms" (only six of which are available) that are perfect for "celebrating" anniversaries. All rooms have an open onsen spring bath, so you're sure to find one that's just right for you.

There are two large baths in the building: Kurumazawa-no-Yu on the 5th floor and Ukigumo-no-Yu on the 6th floor. You can also enjoy three types of onsen: Hakone Kowakuen Motoyu Mori-no-Yu, which are directly connected to the outdoor baths from the connecting corridor on the 1st floor. The open-air baths in the guest rooms are nice, but bathing in onsen surrounded by such natural beauty is something special. Enjoy bathing in different baths depending on your mood.

When traveling, every woman wants to enjoy a dinner that can only be experienced here. Tenyu has three locations where you can meal. The most recommended is the detached guesthouse. Having dinner in an atmospheric building that is a nationally registered tangible cultural property is sure to become a special memory. Enjoy shabu-shabu on the first floor and teppanyaki on the second floor. Conversation will flow as you dine on the exquisite cuisine in this exquisite space.

We have introduced ryokan and hotels that offer stylish services for women to make your trip to Hakone even more enjoyable. Did you find your favorite inn? Enjoy a fun and stylish trip with friends in Hakone, a hot onsen area easily accessible from the Tokyo metropolitan area.