[Hakone] Relax with your baby or child ♡ 15 accommodations with rooms with open-air baths

Every day with babies and children is full of discoveries and joys, isn't it? Moms and dads are always there for them. But don't you honestly think you just want to relax sometimes? When that happens, head to Hakone in Kanagawa, a onsen resort that's easily accessible from Tokyo. The scenery in Hakone is even more beautiful in winter when the air is clear. Enjoy the spectacular views while taking a leisurely ride on a sightseeing boat, mountain train, or cable car that's easy for families to ride.

If you are looking for even more relaxation, we recommend a onsen ryokan with rooms that have an open-air bath. You can enjoy a long soak in the onsen in your room, dine on delicious, elaborate meals, and relax while keeping your baby or child at their own pace without having to worry about time or other guests. We will introduce some carefully selected inns with rooms that have open-air baths.

"Hakone Gora onsen Tokinoyu Setsugetsuka" is right in front of "Gora Station"! It is in an excellent location with easy access to facilities such as the mountain railway, cable car to ropeway, and art museums that even small children can enjoy. Recommended for active families who want to enjoy sightseeing. After eating a delicious meal and relaxing in the bath, it would be fun to spend the evening talking about where to go tomorrow.

All 158 rooms have an open-air cypress bath! You can choose between a Japanese-Western style room and a Western style room, so babies can relax in the Japanese-Western style room where they sleep on a futon between tatami mats. meal are two meal areas with different menus, and you can choose meal area and time when you check in. Another great point is that you can choose an earlier time from 17:15 to suit your children. There is also a hearty children's lunch for small children, with dishes such as fried shrimp and hamburger steak.

The open-air baths in the guest rooms are not onsen, so they are safe for babies who are still a little nervous about onsen. If you feel like giving hot onsen a try, there are three private open-air baths to choose from. The private baths do not require reservations and can be used free of charge, which is a nice plus. 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.

Hakone Yumoto Onsen Yusakaso is located about a 15-minute walk from Hakone onsen Station. A shared shuttle bus runs between the inn and the station. There is also a free parking lot, so it is recommended for those who come by train or car. You can relax in spacious rooms, such as rooms with two adjacent 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 (Shounso) is a 15-minute walk from Hakone-Yumoto Station, and free parking is available for families with cars. The entrance to the bathhouse, which is carved out of a large rock "Shoriyama" (Mt. Shoriyama), will tickle your adventurous spirit and make your children happy. The hot water is "Tonosawa onsen" which is also famous for its child-protecting qualities. The silky spring water is gentle on the skin and is safe for babies.

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, each with a different atmosphere, are relaxing spaces that use traditional Japanese colors. The whole family will be able to relax here. The spacious rooms with open-air baths are perfect for babies' first time in onsen.

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 in a private room at meal or at in-room dining and enjoy Japanese kaiseki cuisine using seasonal ingredients. The menu includes dishes that lavishly use "Soshu beef," a local brand of beef produced in Minami-Ashigara, and dishes that incorporate the tastes of Sagami for each season. For children, furikake (sprinkles) and children's lunch are available.

In the summer, there is an outdoor pool that children will enjoy! We also recommend playing table tennis after the bath for kids. There is also a private karaoke room, so the whole family can have a great time.

Hakone Shiki no Yuzashiki Musashino Bekkan is an inn surrounded by bamboo forests on a hilltop. You can easily get there by taking the free shuttle bus from Miyanoshita Station to the inn. The inside of the inn is covered with tatami mats, so you can spend time there barefoot or in tabi socks. It is a relaxing and comfortable place for small children. There are also rooms with open-air baths, making it perfect for babies' first onsen experience.

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 in your room, making use of seasonal ingredients. The menu mainly features fresh seafood from Hakone, and the specialty "dancing grilled live abalone" is a popular dish with an amazingly soft texture. Even children will be amazed by the sight of the dancing abalone! For breakfast, enjoy healthy tofu kaiseki. Homemade tofu, soaked in yuba, and the specialty "yunohana tofu" will gently soak your body in the morning.

Gora Hanaougi Madoka no Mori is located about a 12-minute walk from Sounzan Station. It is a lodging facility that sits quietly in the forest and has a warm atmosphere where you can feel the warmth of wood. The entire building is covered with tatami mats, even in the elevator! It is well-maintained and should be comfortable even for children who are just crawling or toddling.

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.

At meal, you can enjoy fresh seafood from Sagami Bay, vegetables and mushrooms grown in the mountains around Hakone, and other dishes in kaiseki cuisine. meal in-room dining Children's meals are available for children over 3 years old. For children who sleep with their parents, rice or rice porridge is available. Breakfast is a gentle menu of sea and mountain delicacies and morning rice porridge to 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.

There is only a gastronomic inn with the theme of "a restaurant to stay", and you can enjoy original dishes that are sublimated by adding French cuisine and Japan cooking techniques based on Italian cuisine to the meal ♪. There is also a kids' menu where you can enjoy authentic dishes. If you have 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 stomach but also the heart of mom and dad.

Gora onsen Gora Hanaougi is located at Sounzan Station, about 10 minutes by Hakone Tozan Cablecar from Gora Station. Free shuttle service is available from Gora Station, so choose one that suits your baby or child's condition. Surrounded by gardens blessed with the four seasons of Hakone, this inn will make you want to take a deep breath. Furthermore, the interior of the building uses natural wood to create a warm space. The faint scent of the trees will help to relax the minds of moms and dads who have been feeling tired for a while.

All guest rooms have an open-air bath. Each room has a different atmosphere, such as a bath with a spectacular view of Mt. Hakone or a bath surrounded by greenery that blends into nature. The hot spring water from the hotel's own source keeps the bath warm and leaves the skin smooth, making it great for both babies and mothers. The bath is designed so that the interior can be seen, so mothers can rest assured that they can keep an eye on their children while they are in the bath. ryokan 's thoughtfulness is also apparent in the selection of skin-friendly items, such as 100% cotton work clothes and Imabari towels.

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, the entire building is covered in tatami mats and has heated floors, so even children who can't wear slippers can enjoy being barefoot. There are plenty of items for children that are difficult to bring with you, from baby baths to Bumbo and bouncers, so you can bring less luggage, which is a great point! Looks like it'll be a comfortable trip.

Laforet Club Hakone Gora Yunosumika tatami mats and wooden floors, so once you leave your shoes at the entrance, you can spend the rest of the day barefoot. Adults and children alike can relax in an open-minded atmosphere. Children who are not yet ready to wear slippers can also feel at ease. The Japanese-modern space offers a quiet moment away from the everyday.

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, it is also good for children's nutrition. 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 a walk with your children? 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, decorated with plain wood. All rooms have an open-air bath with natural hot spring water. Why not relax your mind while listening to the chirps of birds and insects, the sounds of the wind and rustling trees, and feeling the breath of nature on your skin? The inn is well-known for its attentive care for small children, so feel free to ask if you have any worries or concerns. ryokan also provides diaper pots, baby soap, and baby wipes.

The meal is kaiseki cuisine, which allows you to appreciate the delicacy of the ingredients and the dashi. The food is made with natural water drawn from the underground water veins of Hakone, and the quality of the water makes the dashi rich and sweet, bringing out the flavor of the ingredients. The food is lightly seasoned yet full of flavor, so it is safe for breastfeeding mothers and small children.

Each room also has a wonderful observation deck. A spectacular view that stretches far into the distance even from a child's perspective! Enjoy the clear air to your heart's content. It looks like a pleasant stay for the whole family. Drinks in the refrigerator are free, so why not drink one after the bath to cool down?

"Sengokuhara onsen Hotel Green Plaza Hakone" is about 25 minutes by car from "Gotemba IC" and about 3 minutes on foot from "Ubako Station" of the Hakone Ropeway. This hotel is popular for its open-air bath with a spectacular view of Hakone's best "Mt. Fuji". In addition, it is conveniently located within 15 minutes to "Lake Ashi" and "Hakone Shrine", which are must-visit places when you come to Hakone.

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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 Glass Forest" bus stop. There are 11 independent villas on the grounds surrounded by a vast forest, and you can experience the healing of nature with all five senses, including the sounds of the trees and wind, the birds and insects, as well as the steam and gentle sounds of onsen. It's like you've wandered into a storybook world.

Guest rooms wrapped in the warmth of wood. There are 18 villas with different layouts and styles, including some with kitchens, wooden terraces, and gardens. They are scattered across a vast site of about 59,000 m2, so you can spend your private time without worrying about your surroundings. Feel the pleasant breeze coming through the window. Your daily fatigue will disappear somewhere. Take a nap with your baby. It's not a bad way to spend your time relaxing like that. Children's amenities such as towels, toothbrushes, pajamas, and slippers are also provided.

Some rooms come with an open-air onsen spring bath. You can feel deeply relaxed in onsen while enjoying forest bathing. For families who are worried about the cold season or weather, we recommend a room with an indoor hot onsen where you can enjoy the view of the rich nature outside the window. The pleasant scent of cypress wood will provide you with plenty of relaxation.

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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.