[Gora onsen] For a girl's trip that enriches your body and soul ♡ 8 recommended hotels and ryokan

Doing the same thing every day has made you lose your excitement, or you feel lonely working remotely... When you're feeling a little tired, why not go on a relaxing girls' trip with your best friend? We recommend Gora onsen in Hakone Kanagawa. You can chat while sightseeing and soak in onsen, making this a girls' trip that will refresh your mind and body.

Surrounded by lush nature, Gora onsen is close to many exciting spots. After enjoying sightseeing at Hakone Shrine, a famous power spot, the spectacular view from the ropeway, and the glittering worlds of Hakone Venetian Glass Museum and Hakone Open-Air Museum, you can polish your skin in Gora onsen, also known as the "five-color pastel onsen." Let's take a look at the hotels and ryokan recommended for a girls' trip to Gora onsen, where both body and mind will be refreshed.

Hotel Indigo Hakone Gora is about a 20-minute taxi ride from Hakone-Yumoto Station. It is the first hotel in Japan of Indigo, which operates over 100 hotels worldwide. When you arrive, first relax in a foot bath and have a toast with your best friend. The natural beauty of Gora and the foot bath will provide you with the perfect relaxation.

The stylish and photogenic rooms all have their own private natural onsen bath. Soaking in the mineral-rich hot onsen to your heart's content will make your skin lively. Relaxing with friends while enjoying the private view of the lush greenery will be the ultimate detox.

Why not splurge while you're here? This hotel also has a Thai spa brand called "The Spa by HARNN." Two people can receive treatments at the same time. The oriental atmosphere will make you feel like you're traveling abroad. You'll feel special. In addition to the spa, there is also a large public bath that is an artistic space where you can enter in a swimsuit.

After getting beautiful skin in onsen and spa, enjoy some culinary entertainment♪ In the open kitchen, the chef will be grilling a plate of "Ashigara Wagyu beef" over dynamic flames until it is fragrant. It looks like you will be excited about this supreme culinary magic with a flame theme.

Located about a 10-minute walk from Gora Station, Merveille Hakone Gora has 55 rooms, of which 14 have private open-air baths. When you arrive, why not try enjoying the Gora breeze on the balcony with an open-air bath? Chatting in a comfortable space is sure to be a delight.

After catching up with my best friend, I headed to the large onsen bath. The large bath at "Merveille Hakone Gora" is a "flowing bath" that does not circulate. This famous hot spring is a mixture of hot springs from "Owakudani" and "Sounzan", and after bathing, my skin was moisturized. It also restored the moisture in my skin.

Once you've enjoyed onsen, enjoy some delicious food that will leave you speechless. There are three different course meals to choose from: "Matsu," "Take," and "Ume." As the name Merveille Hakone Gora suggests, a "merveille" (wonderful) time awaits. The breakfast also gently wakes you up with a balanced selection of small dishes and a chicken and egg bowl with plenty of chicken broth made with eggs farmed Shizuoka. You'll be eating your fill of food right from the morning!

It's about a one-minute walk from Gora Station. We arrive at Tokinoyu Setsugetsuka, which is conveniently located in front of the station. The carbonated spring water in Yunoma is synonymous with "beautiful skin baths." It smooths your skin, leaving it feeling refreshed and silky after the bath. When your skin becomes beautiful, you'll gain confidence and many other things will start to improve.

As soon as you leave onsen, put on a cute colorful yukata ♡ You can rent a cute colorful yukata for free at the yukata shop "Kosuzuya". There is an elegant matcha set in the room, and you can easily make tea by following the instructions. The sight of you enjoying tea in a stylish colorful yukata is the graceful "Hakone Nadeshiko" itself ♡ It's also stylish to spend time enjoying Japanese fashion.

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All ryokan have an open-air bath. You can bathe in the open-air bath while basking in the fresh morning sun. Sitting on a bench and cooling off your hot body with your morning coffee is also exceptional. The feeling of luxury you get from the morning will blow away your sleepiness.

The Hyatt Regency Hakone Resort & Spa is about a 5-minute taxi ride from Gora Station. The Living Room lounge, which faces the lush courtyard, offers free drinks in the morning and evening. Start your day with a cup of coffee, and relax with champagne, wine, or cocktails in the evening. Why not sit around the fireplace and enjoy endless conversation? Being able to talk without worrying about time is one of the best parts of traveling.

There are 80 guest rooms in total, divided into 13 types. The rooms are spacious, ranging from 56 to 93 square meters, allowing you to relax and unwind. All rooms are equipped with a sun terrace or balcony, so you can fully enjoy your vacation while feeling the rich nature and breeze of Hakone.

The hot onsen you can enjoy is a sulfate spring that originates from Owakudani. Also known as the "wound bath," the spring quality is gentle on the skin and is like a beauty serum you can bathe in! It slowly seeps into your skin, moisturizing both your body and mind. Taking a bath in onsen while talking with your best friend will surely heal any wounds you may have suffered.

Breakfast is served buffet style in the Living Room lounge, where you can enjoy the view of the natural courtyard through the windows. You can order egg dishes cooked the way you like. The boiled eggs made from free-range eggs from Kurofuji Farm are known for their rich flavor and no unpleasant odor, so be sure to give them a try.

Gora Kadan is located about a 3-minute walk from Gora Station, on the former site of the former Kan'innomiya Villa. Gora Kadan combines the comfort and splendor of good old Japanese style, allowing you to spend an elegant time. onsen are effective in treating cold and relieving fatigue, so they will also soothe your everyday fatigue and warm your heart. Why not treat yourself to a trip to treat yourself?

The rooms are filled with a Japanese atmosphere. When you feel a bit down, it's time to give yourself a little love. Why not try a luxurious stay in a detached room? You'll forget about reality and have a deeply healing stay.

There is also a heated pool with an open resort feel, completely different from the traditional Japanese atmosphere. It will refresh your body that has become sluggish from staying at home. Taking a dip in the pool will give you a floating sensation and refresh your mind and body.

The long-awaited dinner. Even if you are used to eating takeout or delivery food alone in silence, the food here will rekindle your excitement for food. Seeing the colorful seasonal art will spark conversation and make for a fun dinner time♪

Hakone Yutowa is about a 5-minute walk from Gora Station. The hotel has a wide range of facilities, so it is recommended for those who like to relax and stay at home. You can relax and chat in the lounge, which also has a drink corner and library.

When you leave the spa lounge, you will find the stylish wooden lounge "Naka-niwa." While enjoying a chat while soaking your feet in the foot bath and watching the bonfire, it becomes pitch black in an instant. On a girls' trip, where you can have fun catching up on your activities, there is never enough time. Why not enjoy staying up late while warming yourself up by the bonfire and foot bath?

The hotel offers triple rooms and condominiums, perfect for group trips. You can spend time laughing and chatting with friends you've met for the first time in a long time, and all the worries and loneliness in your heart will be wiped away.

At Tensui Tensui Saryo bath bar. The soft lighting in the calming atmosphere will instantly transport you to an extraordinary world. It'll make you want to drink more.

The Japanese modern room is filled with furniture that combines Japanese tradition and functionality with a sophisticated design. Sit back in a chair that exudes the warmth of natural wood and have another drink. While looking out at the Hakone mountain range, you can discuss the spots you will visit the next day, which will make you even more excited.

After taking a short rest in your room, head to the open-air bath. One of the pleasures of natural onsen is that the color of the water changes with the seasons. The cloudy water of "Owakudani" is expected to have a skin-beautifying effect. It locks in moisture in your skin, leaving you looking beautiful after the bath.

A 10-minute taxi ride from Gora Station will take you to Hakone Elecasa Hotel & Spa billed as a second home. Located halfway between the city and the mountains, this resort hotel offers deep relaxation. After a day of sightseeing, you'll check in feeling comfortably tired. The hotel's serene atmosphere will somehow put you at ease.

The view from the modern guest rooms is refreshing. Even if you spend every day staring at your smartphone or PC, today you'll want to look up, gaze at the distant view, and have a casual chat.

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The observation bath also offers an overwhelming sense of freedom! You can enjoy the hot spring onsen flowing directly from the source while watching the setting sun. Once your skin is moisturized, you can replenish your body with original herbal tea prepared in the relaxation space. Let's polish your beauty from the inside out.

Gora Park, surrounded by nature in all four seasons, is a perfect spot to stop by on your way home. You can enjoy a luxurious tea time at the cafe terrace overlooking the fountain. There are also plenty of hands-on classes available, including glass making, pottery, and tea ceremony! The creations you make will make wonderful souvenirs for yourself.

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If you come to Hakone, you should definitely visit the power spot "Hakone Shrine." The "Peace Torii" standing on the surface of Lake Ashi exudes a mystical atmosphere and a sense of power. The benefits of "Hakone Shrine" range from good luck to finding a partner. If you take home a well-balanced and improved fortune, you'll be able to do your best again tomorrow.

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On the Hakone Ropeway, you can take an aerial stroll while enjoying the spectacular views of Hakone. On clear, clear days, you can even see the beautiful, towering Mt. Fuji. When you arrive at the observation deck, you'll see the impressive Owakudani, once known as the "Great Hell." Enjoy the impressive panoramic view that unfolds before your eyes.

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Hakone is famous for the Hakone Open-Air Museum, but for those who have already been there, we recommend the Glass Forest Museum, which is about a 20-minute bus ride from Gora Station. Why not take a stroll through the garden while admiring the contemporary glass artworks? In the crystal glass arch "Corridor of Light," you will be enchanted by the fantastic atmosphere of the crystal glass that changes color and shines. You can also take some great photos for your social media.

Hakone's Gora onsen is full of a wide variety of exquisite hot onsen and exciting tourist spots. It's a great girls' trip to replenish and hydrate your dry skin and mind caused by daily stress. So, when you're feeling a little depressed, invite your best friend and head out to Gora onsen!