Enjoy Hakone Gora onsen with your kids! 10 recommended ryokan and hotels

``Taking care of children, housework, work...Every day is fulfilling, but I want to spend more time with my family.'' If that's the case, why not take a family trip to Gora in Hakone, Kanagawa? This is a onsen area surrounded by nature. There are many vacation homes and corporate resorts, and there is a somewhat elegant atmosphere.

There are many sightseeing spots in the surrounding area that can be enjoyed by parents and children, such as Hakone Gora Park, where seasonal flowers bloom, and the Hakone Open-Air Museum, where you can hone your sensibilities while playing. Don't miss the delicious gourmet food around Gora Station.

After a full day of sightseeing, the fun continues at your accommodation. When traveling with children, sometimes you want to stay at a hotel but you have to worry about disturbing others, which can ruin your plans, but Gora onsen has it all. There are plenty of places to stay where you can feel at ease, including detached accommodations with a sense of privacy, accommodations with in-room dining, and accommodations with rooms with open-air baths. We will introduce you to Gora onsen 's ryokan and hotels that will put a smile on the faces of not only mom and dad, but also the kids.

Hakone Gora onsen Tokinoyu Setsugetsuka is an inn where you can spend a private time, just a 1-minute walk from Gora Station. All rooms have open-air baths, so you can enjoy bathing with your family. The "Japanese-Western style room (pictured)" for 3 to 4 people is perfect for families with children. If you put yourself in the spacious space of 45 square meters, you should be able to take it easy and relax. The calm Japanese-style furnishings will make you feel at ease.

Each room has an open-air bath made of cypress on the terrace. Bathing while looking at the mountains and the starry sky is refreshing! Children's excitement will not stop at bath time that is different from usual. (*The bath in the guest room is not onsen.) After relaxing in your room, why not enjoy Gora onsen or Owakudani Gora onsen in the on-site bath? There are also three private open-air baths that you can use for free if they are vacant.

Gastronomy using seasonal ingredients is also not to be missed. There are two meal restaurants in the hotel, which you can choose when you check in. If you want to taste a Japanese kaiseki dinner full of seafood, choose meal the "Hanatori" restaurant, and if you are interested in Japanese beef shabu-shabu & sushi, choose "Fugetsu".

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If you let us know in advance, we can prepare a hearty "children's menu" for both breakfast and dinner. Plenty of dishes popular with children such as fried shrimp and hamburgers♪

Hakone Yutowa is a stylish hotel that opened in 2019, about a 5-minute walk from Gora Station. The wooden deck "Nakaniwa" with a footbath, and the "reserved bath" which is great for families with children, are well-equipped so that the whole family can spend their time as they please. There are 2 types of rooms, and the condominium is perfect for families. The photo is "Condominium C," which boasts an area of about 61 square meters.

The condominium rooms have a view bath that children can take a bath. It's a luxury to be able to warm up at "Ninotaira onsen" without family bathing. There are plenty of amenities and yukata for children, so you can rest assured. By the way, children in diapers can use the private baths and large public baths in the hotel.

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The Library Lounge, which boasts a collection of approximately 700 books, is a space created with the hope that families and friends can connect in harmony. Would you like to read a picture book with your children here? In addition, there is a ``kids area'' with toys and a ``table game corner'' where you can enjoy games, so you can enjoy your stay at the hotel without getting bored. After the kids fall asleep, you and your father can take turns enjoying the hotel facilities. It's also a good idea to go to

Dinner is a 90-minute half-buffet with mainly Japanese food. Hotpots and sashimi are brought to your seat, but you can choose your own grilled dishes and tempura. Small plates, chairs, and cushions are even provided for children. You can also bring in baby food and ask for it to be heated, so the whole family can enjoy dinner together♪

"Merveille Hakone Gora" is a 5-minute walk from Gora Station, and is a friendly inn for families with children. Babies between 0 and 2 years old can stay for free if sleeping in the same bed. There are a variety of guest rooms with open-air baths, and the ``Suite Room'' (pictured) is highly recommended. The view of Mt. Myojogatake is outstanding, and if you stay on the day of the Hakone Gora Summer Festival Daimonji Yaki, which is held every summer, you can see the spectacular view of Daimonji Yaki and fireworks. The Simmons king size bed is great for both parents and children to soothe their tiredness ♡

From the rooms with open-air baths, you can enjoy bath time while looking out at the natural scenery. Parents and children can share the magnificent Hakone scenery together. (*The baths in the guest rooms are not onsen.) There is also a large public bath in the building, where you can enjoy a mixture of hot springs from Owakudani and Sounzan. It has a high heat retention effect and does not cool down easily, so it is also called "hot water". There is also a low-temperature jacuzzi bath, so you can enjoy a relaxing time with your children. Children can bathe as long as they are out of diapers.

For dinner, enjoy a Kaiseki meal made with seasonal ingredients at the restaurant. The food prepared by the executive chef is outstanding in both taste and appearance! We have a full lineup of luxurious menus. For children, there are menus tailored to their age, and the ``toddler menu'' has smaller portions than the ``elementary school menu.'' You can avoid situations where you can't eat all the food and end up with a lot left over.

Tensui Saryo, located just a 3-minute walk from Gora Station, is a luxury ryokan where you can experience traditional Japanese beauty while staying there. There are plenty of private rooms where you can spend time with just your family, including rooms with open-air baths and detached rooms.

There are 10 types of rooms, 3 of which are "separate rooms" with open-onsen spring baths. You can refresh yourself in the historic Kiga onsen which was presented to the Tokugawa family. The photo is a bathtub in the detached guest room "Kaze". Because it is a spacious building, you can wear it with children ♡

The long-awaited dinner is kaiseki cuisine. You can enjoy plenty of carefully selected ingredients such as nutritious Hakone Seiroku vegetables and fresh seafood caught at Numazu Port. The seats in meal are spaced far apart, so even children can enjoy their time here.

In the morning, start your day energetically with a rich Japanese breakfast. The soup made with Izu miso and spiny lobster is also delicious!

Laforet Club Hakone Gora Yunosumika Yunosumika is about a five-minute walk from Naka-Gora Station. In addition to 130cm children's yukatas, they also have a wide range of rental items available, including baby cots, baby chairs, toys, picture books, and more.

In the "Premier Room with onsen Spring Bath", the whole family can enjoy bathing. It is said that onsen hot spring sourced from Owakudani is good for the skin. I'm happy for moms who want to polish their beauty while traveling.

meal are served at Dining Shunsaikura. The dinner course menu, which combines Japanese and Western cuisine, and the breakfast buffet, which features Hakone's "Obanzai" (traditional Japanese cuisine), are both delicious. At dinner time, you can reserve a children's dinner, a toddler's plate, or baby food. With such thoughtful services, it's easy to go on a trip.

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Gora Onsen Nounou Hakone located a 5-minute walk from Kami-Gora Station, offers plans for families with babies. There are plenty of perks, such as free accommodation for children who sleep in the same bed, in-room dining, baby goods, and late check-out at 11:00. All rooms are equipped with Simmons mattresses, so you can relax and soothe your daily fatigue. If you want to enjoy a hot spring onsen with just the family, why not stay in Room 301 or Room 302, which both have open-air baths? Room 301 is a spacious room that can accommodate up to 6 people. Room 302 is a compact room that can accommodate 2 people.

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This is the open-air bath in room 302. You can see the Hakone mountains in the distance. The hot spring onsen is drawn from Owakudani, and is a very atmospheric cloudy water. It's a different kind of bath than usual, and the milky water might make your child restless at first, but as long as mom and dad are with them, it'll be fine. They'll gradually become more at ease and you'll see happy expressions on their faces.

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Plans for families with babies come with convenient "baby goods". 5 diapers, 1 pack of baby wipes, 2 meals of baby food, sterilizers for baby bottles, cleaning brushes, and baby soap are all included, so you should be able to pack as little as possible.

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Dinner for families with babies can be enjoyed in the room. Moms and dads can enjoy the high-class kaiseki "Matsu Course", which features carefully selected ingredients such as local fish and Ashigara beef, while babies can enjoy baby meal. I can live without it.

Lectore Hakone Gora, located about an 8-minute walk from Nakagora Station, offers a wide range of services that will please mothers with children. They also have yukata for children, so it's fun to take photos. Why not choose the "Superior Twin Room with Semi-Open-air Bath (Photo)" which can accommodate up to 4 people? Take a breather in this spacious space equipped with two Sealy beds and an extra bed.

In the "Superior Twin Room with Semi-onsen-air Bath", you can enjoy the onsen of Gora onsen in a private space. Parents and moms who love onsen should take turns soaking in the large public baths.

For dinner, enjoy a Japanese-Western Kaiseki meal featuring local fish and Hakone vegetables at Banquet Dining♡ If you're traveling for an anniversary, you can also celebrate with cake (reservation required).

Hakone Gora Hotel Paipu no Kemuri Plus is conveniently located just a minute's walk from Gora Station. It's easy to get to from the station, so it's perfect for families traveling with children who often hold them in their arms. It's also nice to be able to use the private baths for a reasonable price.

Dinner is a buffet with about 40 Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes. With a 90-minute all-you-can-drink, you can enjoy your favorite menu and drinks as much as you like. Don't miss the roast beef, which is loved by both adults and children. We might all eat too much.

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The Hakone Open-Air Museum is also located near the hotel. The Hakone Open-Air Museum has many exhibits that children can enjoy while getting active, so it's a great place to visit! The museum is just a one-minute walk from the hotel, and is one stop away from Gora Station on the Hakone Tozan Railway, making it convenient for traveling with children, who can have a hard time getting around.

Hakone Gora onsen Suikokan, located about a 10-minute walk from Gora Station, is a cozy inn with only 10 rooms. It is recommended for families who want to avoid crowds as much as possible. There are also Japanese-style rooms that are safe for families with small children. At Hakone Gora Park, about a 1-minute walk from the inn, you can take a stroll through the gardens and try your hand at crafts.

For families who want to enjoy a private bath, why not warm up in a private bath? You can make a reservation on the same day, so you can decide whether or not to use it depending on your child's mood that day. Even if dads and moms want to soak in a private bath, it will be difficult if the child is fussy.

For dinner and breakfast, you can enjoy Japanese cuisine typical ryokan. This meal is just the right amount, so you shouldn't have to worry about eating too much or leaving something behind. It seems that they will respond to food allergies as much as possible ♡

Hakone Gora onsen Raraka, a 7-minute walk from Gora Station, is the perfect place for gourmet families. Kaiseki cuisine made with luxurious ingredients is served in your room, limited to one group per day (reservations required)♪ The Japanese-Western room (photo) with a raised bed is recommended. The bed is low, so children can sleep comfortably.

Here, the open-air bath, which is used as a large public bath during the day, can be used as a private bath at night. 30 minutes free for guests. Spend an irreplaceable time with your family in Hakone's proud "Nigoriyu"♡

For those traveling with children, in-room dining is perfect for both breakfast and dinner. For dinner, there are a variety of courses available, including black-haired wagyu beef sukiyaki, golden-eyed snapper shabu-shabu, and oven-roasted spiny lobster. Tasting these luxurious delicacies will blow away all your accumulated fatigue. (The photo is an example of a dinner menu.)

Luxurious gourmet delights for moms and dads may not be popular with children. In order to make sure that the adults are not the only ones enjoying the dinner, children will be provided with a "children's dinner plate". Since it is in-room dining, you can enjoy it at your own pace.

In Hakone's Gora, there are many inns where you can stay with children without worry, such as bathing in the open-air bath in the guest room, enjoying in-room dining, and providing amenities for children. Even moms and dads who are not used to traveling with children should feel free to go on a trip. Please spend a wonderful time with your family without getting wet ♡