15 Family-Friendly Inns in Hakone With In-Room Open-Air Baths, So Mom and Dad Can Relax Too!

Every day with a baby is fun and filled with discoveries and joy. Mom and Dad will do their best to keep up with the baby.
But isn't it honest that you sometimes want to take it easy? In such a case, we recommend a hot spring inn with a guest room with an open-air bath. Soak in onsen in your room, enjoy elaborate and delicious meals, and relax while keeping pace with your baby without worrying about time or other guests.

Hakone, Kanagawa, is easily accessible from Tokyo, and there are many hotels and ryokan with rooms with open-air baths. There are many places that welcome babies, so both moms and dads can go out with peace of mind. Enjoy a relaxing journey at a warm hot spring inn♪Now, let's take a look at some recommended inns.

“Tokinoyu Setsugetsuka onsen Setsugetsuka” is right in front of “Gora Station”! In addition to mountain trains, it is a location with excellent access to facilities such as cable cars that connect to ropeways and museums that children can enjoy. Recommended for active families who want to enjoy sightseeing. After having a delicious meal and relaxing in the bath, it would be fun to spend the night slowly talking about where to go tomorrow.

All 158 rooms have cypress open-air baths! You can choose between a Japanese-Western room or a Western-style room, so if you choose a Japanese-Western room where you can sleep on a futon between the tatami mats, your baby will feel safe and relaxed. There are two meal with different meal, and you can decide where and when meal at check-in. Another great feature is that you can choose an earlier time from 5:15 pm to suit your baby. For young children, we also have hearty children's lunches such as fried shrimp and hamburgers.

The open-air baths in the guest rooms are not onsen, so they are safe for babies who may still be a little nervous about onsen. If you feel like giving onsen a try, there are three private open-air baths available for hire. Another great thing about private baths is that they don't require reservations and can be used for free. They are available until 1:00am at night and from 5:00am the next morning. It's a great way to enjoy a bath on your own, taking turns with dad late at night or early in the morning.

The samue provided in the rooms are available in children's sizes, so children will be delighted to match their moms and dads. There is also a free yukata rental service, although it is only for adults. It looks like you can take some wonderful family trip photos.

Yusakaso is a 15-minute walk from Hakone-Yumoto Station. There is also a shared shuttle bus from the inn to the station. There is a free parking lot, and it is recommended for both train and car groups. You can relax in spacious rooms such as two-room rooms, rooms with open-air baths, and rooms with wide verandas.

onsen is a self-sourced alkaline simple hot spring that is gentle on babies' skin. You can enjoy a comfortable bath in the garden open-air bath overlooking the refreshing sky and the mountains of Hakone. There is also a crib in the dressing room. For a baby's onsen debut, we recommend not only the open-air bath in the guest room, but also the private onsen "Soun no Yu".

Dinner is a seasonal creative Japanese meal. Enjoy the taste of fresh Hakone ingredients with Kyoto-style light seasoning. Breakfast is also a hearty Japanese meal, including horse mackerel from Odawara. Both breakfast and dinner are in-room dining, so you can eat slowly without worrying about your surroundings.

The lobby has a kids' corner and picture book rentals, making it a great place for families with children. It's nice that the inn provides picture books and toys for you, without you having to bring them with you. This is a safe inn, filled with the attention to detail that only the young owner, who is also a father of two, can provide. You can relax and enjoy your trip with your children.

"Hakone Yumoto Onsen Hankoe Suimeisou" is located about 2 minutes on foot from "Hakone onsen Station". The calming guest rooms and the babbling of the river, like healing music, will soothe the fatigue of busy moms and dads. The recommended rooms are those with open-air baths. In the open-air bath in the guest room behind the glass, even babies who are lonely can see the faces of their mothers and fathers. How about spending a leisurely time soaking in the hot onsen? In addition, you can adjust the temperature of the hot water by yourself, so even babies can easily enter.

A large public bath with a spectacular view overlooking the great nature of Hakone and the Hayakawa River. It's great not only during the day, but also at night while looking at the stars and moon. There are also two different types of private baths, so even families who don't have a room with an open-air bath can enjoy their time in the bath without using water. The spring quality is a simple alkaline onsen that is gentle on the skin, so even babies can bathe safely.

Dinner is a kaiseki dinner featuring a variety of seasonal delicacies. You can enjoy the seasonal delicacies of the four seasons while enjoying a view of Hakone's natural beauty. You can enjoy the private rooms meal or in-room dining, so you can relax in a private space without worrying about the eyes of those around you. Children's menu is also available.

There are also plenty of amenities for children. There are plenty of baby items, such as diaper bins, Bumbo, and milk warming pots. They also provide a baby food warming service. There is also a kids' space in the lobby where small children can play, and there are plenty of child-friendly services.

“Hakone onsen Shiunso” is about a 15-minute walk from “Hakone Yumoto Station” and has a free parking lot, so it is safe for families with cars. The entrance that is carved out of Mt. Shourizan, a large rock, will tickle your adventurous spirit and make children happy. The hot water is "Tonosawa onsen", which is famous as a hot spring for children. The spring quality is smooth and gentle on the skin, and even babies can enter with peace of mind.

This inn has 3 special rooms with open-air baths, each with a different atmosphere. Bathe in the open-air bath made of Japanese cypress and Shigaraki ware while enjoying the view of the Hayakawa mountain stream and greenery. meal are in-room dining, so you can have plenty of private time with your family. In addition, although it is not a room with an open-air bath, "Kobai no Ma" is one of the largest rooms in Hakone and is recommended for family trips for three generations. There is also a private open-air bath in the hotel, so how about using it with your family?

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This is a child-friendly inn, so they lend out baby products and have a wide variety of children's meal. ryokan staff are used to dealing with children, so it's reassuring for those who are worried about traveling with children! They also provide futons for naps, so you can be sure of everything. There is also a baby bed in the changing room of the large public bath, so it's easy and comfortable to change your baby's clothes.

Hakone Yumoto onsen Hotel Okada is located about 15 minutes by car from Odawara Nishi IC. The rooms have different styles and are relaxing spaces using traditional Japanese colors. The whole family will have a relaxing time together. Our spacious rooms with open-air baths are perfect for your baby's onsen debut.

This inn boasts an abundant amount of hot water. 270 liters of natural onsen gushes out every minute from five sources at the foot of Mt. Yusaka. You can experience 13 kinds of hot spring tours, such as a large public bath with a view of a waterfall, a spacious footbath where small children can easily enter, and an adjacent day-trip bathing facility. Baby goods are also available in the public bath, so you can enjoy onsen with peace of mind even if you have children with you.

Dinner is served in either a Japanese multi-course meal or a Japanese-Western buffet. For families with growing children, we recommend the buffet style, which offers over 30 types of Japanese and Western dishes and desserts. There are plenty of exciting menu items, including a live kitchen for teppanyaki, tempura, and sushi, as well as a "jibun nabe" hotpot where you can make your own hotpot with your favorite ingredients and soup. There is also a varied children's menu! The restaurant also has a kids' space, which is a nice touch.

We also have plenty of amenities for children, so you can feel at ease even if you are not used to traveling with children. In the summer, you can also play in the outdoor pool.

"Hakone Yumoto Hotel Nanpuso" is about 7 minutes by shuttle bus from "Odakyu Line Hakone onsen Station". A hotel surrounded by nature, located in a corner of Takidori onsen. There are various types of rooms, such as rooms with open onsen spring baths, Japanese-style rooms, and Japanese-Western style rooms, so you can relax according to your family's style.

For families with babies, we recommend the open-air bath in your room. Why not enjoy the alkaline simple spring water that is gentle on the skin in a ceramic bath? The changing room has floor heating and baby soap, so you can enjoy a comfortable bath time. In addition to the open-air baths in the guest rooms, there are large baths made with plenty of granite and blue stones, and open-air baths with the soothing sound of the Sukumo River, so you can fully enjoy Hakone's hot springs. Baby chairs and baby baths are also available in the public bath.

For dinner, you can relax and enjoy Japanese kaiseki cuisine using seasonal ingredients in a private room at meal or at in-room dining. Plans that use lavishly prepared "Soshu beef," a local brand of beef produced in Minami-Ashigara, and plans that incorporate the tastes of Sagami for each season are popular. For children, sprinkles and children's lunches are also available.

There is also an outdoor pool that children will love in the summer! The anniversary plan is also substantial, so it will be a good memory to stay and celebrate your family's birthday. Amenities for children are also substantial, and it is a warm and safe inn with consideration for pregnant women.

"Hakone 'Shiki Shiki no Yuzashiki Musashino Bekkan" is an inn surrounded by a bamboo forest on a hill. Getting around is easy if you take the free shuttle bus from Miyanoshita Station to the inn. The inside of the building is covered with tatami mats, so you can spend your time barefoot or in tabi. It should be liberating and comfortable for small children. There are also guest rooms with open-air baths, perfect for babies' onsen debuts.

Another big attraction for families with children is that they can use three private baths with different styles for free. Bath time in a large bathhouse surrounded by lush greenery will be an unforgettable memory for your child. There is also a baby bed available at ``Yasa no Yu''.

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For dinner, enjoy authentic kaiseki cuisine made with seasonal ingredients in your room. The restaurant focuses on fresh seafood from Hakone, and its specialty, ``Live Abalone Odori-yaki,'' is a masterpiece that is well-received for its surprisingly soft texture. Children will be surprised to see the dancing abalone! Breakfast is a healthy tofu kaiseki meal. Homemade tofu, yuba-hitashi, and the famous "Yunohana tofu" will gently permeate your body in the morning.

Goura Hanaougi Madoka no Mori is about a 15-minute walk from Kami-Gora Station. An inn with a warm atmosphere where you can feel the warmth of the wood, quietly nestled in the forest. The interior is tatami-matted. It is well-maintained and should be comfortable even for crawling and toddling children.

It has two private hot springs, and different hot springs are drawn to the large public bath and each guest room. All rooms have open-air baths with free-flowing hot springs overlooking the forest. You can enjoy hot water slowly with your family in the spacious bathtub. In addition to the large public bath, there is also a fantastic bedrock bath. It's also perfect for mom's relaxing time.

For meal, enjoy kaiseki cuisine with fresh seafood from Sagami Bay and vegetables and mushrooms grown in the mountains around Hakone. You can enjoy it slowly at the meal in a private room or in your in-room dining. Children's meals are available for children aged 3 and over. Rice or porridge service is also available for children who sleep with you. Breakfast is a gentle menu that combines the fruits of the sea and mountains, and morning porridge, which will warm your body and soul.

“THE HIRAMATSU HOTELS & RESORTS Sengokuhara” is about 35 minutes by bus from “Hakone Yumoto Station”. A luxurious auberge where you can enjoy gourmet food and onsen while surrounded by the nature of the Hakone Somma is recommended for moms and dads to stay on their anniversary. People with children tend to shy away from it because it might be too difficult to get in, but there are plenty of amenities for kids, and the staff are used to dealing with children...you'll be betrayed in a good way♪

You can enjoy onsen baths fed directly from the source in all rooms in the main building and residences. The main building has a guest room and one bathroom, so you can enjoy the Shin-Ubako onsen 24 hours a day, and if you open the windows, you can also enjoy a semi-open-air bath while looking out at the mountains of Hakone. There is also a private open-air bath, so please try that if you want to change your mood.

Since it is a gourmet inn with the theme of "restaurant to stay", meal ♪ can enjoy original dishes sublimated by adding French and Japan cooking techniques based on Italian cuisine. If you are traveling with small children, it is difficult to eat out at a proper restaurant. The luxurious course meal for the first time in a long time will satisfy not only the stomachs of mom and dad, but also their hearts.

Gora Hanaougi is located at Sounzan Station, about 10 minutes from Gora Station on the Hakone Tozan Cable Car. You can also ask for a free pick-up service from Gora Station, so why not choose the one that best suits your child's condition? Surrounded by a garden blessed with the four seasons of Hakone, this inn will make you want to take a deep breath. Furthermore, the interior of the building is a warm space that uses natural wood. The faint scent of trees drifts in the air, and before you know it, your tired mom and dad will relax.

All guest rooms are equipped with open-air baths. Each room has its own taste, such as a bath with a view of Mt. Hakone, or a bath surrounded by greenery that blends in with nature. The hot spring water from the in-house hot spring keeps the skin from getting cold and makes the skin smooth, which is great for both babies and mothers. You can see the inside of the room from the bath, so you can see your child while you are in the bath. The 100% cotton work clothes and Imabari towels are gentle on the skin, and you can feel ryokan 's thoughtfulness.

meal are served in a separate, private space. You can enjoy authentic Kyoto kaiseki prepared by a chef who trained at a restaurant in Kyoto. You can enjoy meal with just your family, so you can fully enjoy the delicious dishes. A children's menu is available for both dinner and breakfast. Perfect for families with big eating brothers and sisters.

In addition, all floors are heated with tatami mats, so even children who can't wear slippers can stay barefoot comfortably. There are plenty of children's goods that are difficult to bring, such as baby baths, bumbos and bouncers, so it's helpful to be able to carry less luggage! It looks like it will be a comfortable trip.

“Laforet Club Hakone Gora Yunosumika” is about a 5-minute walk from “Naka-Gora Station” on the Hakone Tozan Cable Car, and there is also a free parking lot. A popular inn with a stylish and sophisticated space. The interior of the building is all tatami mats and flooring, so once you leave your shoes at the entrance, you can spend the rest of your time barefoot. Adults and children alike can have a relaxing time here. Safe for children who can't wear slippers yet. You can spend a quiet time away from everyday life in a modern Japanese space.

This is a "Premier Room" with an open-air bath. The hotel lends out baby cots and baby chairs, as well as toys and picture books. The restaurant provides chairs for children and prepares baby food if you reserve in advance (for a fee). They will also warm up baby food, so you can bring your child's usual food. It's also nice that they lend out baby beds (for a fee) and you can adjust the temperature of the open-air bath in the guest room. If your baby is comfortable, mom and dad can relax and unwind.

meal will be served at "Dining Shunsaikura" overlooking the Hakone Outer Ring Mountains. Dinner is the hotel's original course meal that fuses Japanese and Western. Breakfast is a buffet style with a Japanese taste that is "gentle on the body". There is a wide variety of menus such as rice from Kanagawa cooked in Hakone's natural water, Hakone obanzai using local ingredients, and rice accompaniments. Since it is mainly Japanese food, the nutritional aspect of children is also ◎. Please take your time and enjoy it with the whole family.

"Sengokuhara onsen Senkyoro" is located about 15 minutes by car from "Gotenba IC" and about 50 minutes by bus from "Odawara Station". This is a long-established ryokan founded in 1898, surrounded by a vast garden measuring approximately 15,000 tsubos. You can spend a relaxing time gazing at the garden where you can enjoy the scenery of each season and feeling the fresh nature of Hakone on your skin. Recommended for relaxed families.

There are guest rooms with open-air baths in the main building and west building, including the "Bettei Oku no Kiku." The "Bettei Oku no Kiku" is very luxurious with a spacious space. You can have an extraordinary experience as if you are living in a mansion. The bath is a milky white spring water that flows directly from the source. If you soak in the hot water while looking out at the beautiful garden, you will forget about your busy daily life and feel the time flowing slowly. There is also a meal room in the guest room, so you can enjoy meal without worrying about others, making it a safe place for families with children.

Located on the hillside, the garden has a natural, undulating walking path. Why not take your children for a walk? You can refresh your body and mind while enjoying the seasonal flowers, listening to the birds and insects, and feeling the clear air. It takes 20 to 30 minutes to go around the garden, so it's a good exercise to do before meal.

Hakone Gora Hakone Byakudan is located about 5 minutes by taxi from Kowakudani Station on the Hakone Tozan Railway. "Hakone Byakudan" is a fragrant wood that has been loved since ancient times for its noble scent and has natural effects that calm the mind. When you hear the word "sandalwood," many of you probably already know it. The interior of the hotel, which overlooks the spectacular view of the beautiful mountains of Hakone, is filled with the soothing scent of Hakone Byakudan. For moms and dads who love aromas, this will create a blissful healing space.

There are 16 clean guest rooms based on white wood. All rooms have open-air baths with free-flowing hot springs. Feel the chirping of birds, the chirping of insects, the rustling of the wind and trees, and the breath of nature on your skin. The inn has a reputation for being attentive to children, so if you have any worries or concerns, feel free to ask. Diaper pots, baby soap, and wipes can be provided at ryokan.

For meal, enjoy kaiseki cuisine where you can feel the delicacy of the ingredients and broth. The natural water pumped up from Hakone's groundwater veins is used for the dishes, and the quality of the water makes the soup stock rich and sweet, highlighting the taste of the ingredients. The food is bland but full of nourishment, and is safe for breastfeeding mothers and small children.

Each room also has an amazing observation deck. A superb view that can be seen far away from the eyes of a child! Enjoy plenty of fresh air. It seems that the whole family will have a good time.

"Sengokuhara onsen Hotel Green Plaza Hakone" is about 25 minutes by car from "Gotemba IC" and about 3 minutes on foot from Hakone Ropeway "Ubako Station". This is a popular hotel with an open-air bath that offers the best view of Mt. Fuji in Hakone. Also, if you come to Hakone, you should definitely visit "Owakudani", "Lake Ashinoko", and "Hakone Shrine" within 15 minutes.

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There are nine types of rooms to choose from, but our recommendation is the "Asian Twin Room with Open-Air Bath" shown in the photo. This luxurious room comes with an open-air bath overlooking Mt. Fuji, and there are only six of them available. The open-air onsen in the room is heated, so mothers who are still worried about their babies being able to bathe with them can rest assured. Children's yukatas and bed guards can also be provided if you make a reservation in advance.

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Enjoy your meal at the restaurant venue. Dinner is a premium buffet with about 50 varieties, and breakfast is a Japanese and Western buffet. There are many dishes that incorporate seasonal local ingredients. There is a large live kitchen that serves freshly prepared food, and a meal with colorful desserts.

"Hakone Retreat villa 1/f" is about 35 minutes by car from "Odawara Nishi IC" and about 5 minutes on foot from the Hakone Tozan Bus "Tawaraishi Garasu no Mori" bus stop. There are 11 independent villas on the site surrounded by a vast forest, and you can experience the healing of nature with all five senses, such as the sounds of the trees and the wind, the voices of birds and insects, the steam of onsen, and the gentle sounds of the water. . It's like getting lost in the world of picture books.

The "onsen Suite (bed-sharing for infants only)" and "4-Bed Suite" can accommodate children, making them perfect for family trips. There are two king-size beds in the room, and if you have a baby with you, you can borrow a bed guard for peace of mind. Stretch out on the wide bed and feel the pleasant breeze from the window. The daily fatigue will go somewhere. Nap time with baby. It's not bad to spend such a leisurely time. Amenities for children such as towels, toothbrushes, pajamas, and slippers are also available.

The bath is not an open-air bath, but there is an indoor onsen where you can soak while looking at the rich nature outside the window. The scent of cypress is pleasant and gives you plenty of healing. Baby baths are available for rent, so babies can enjoy bath time slowly♪

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For meal, you can enjoy authentic kaiseki cuisine at Ryotei Tawaraishi, a Sukiya-style restaurant built over 100 years ago, and locally produced French cuisine at WOODSIDE Dining. Advance reservations are required, and only course meals are available. It's perfect for decorating a special night. Room service and kids plates are also available. There are also several restaurants within about 500 meters from the hotel, so why not check them out?

How was it? Traveling with a baby or child is often thought of as a high hurdle, but there are many inns that welcome children in Hakone, so you can go out with peace of mind. Among them, inns with guest rooms with open-air baths allow moms and dads to relax even more at the baby's pace. Happy dads and moms and babies naturally smile ♡ Please take the plunge and go out.