7 Best Hotels & Ryokans in Kanagawa with Rooms Featuring Open-Air Baths

source:Contribution of juu5

Yokohama is a port town with an exotic feel, Kawasaki is a manufacturing town famous for its night view of factories, Kamakura is an ancient city with a beautiful harmony of shrines and temples and nature, and Miura and Tanzawa are places where you can enjoy the rich nature of the sea and mountains. And so on... Kanagawa, to name a few, has so many attractions. It's adjacent to Tokyo and has easy access, so you can easily enjoy leisure and sightseeing.

source:Contribution of red salmon

We are also proud of the variety of onsen scattered throughout the prefecture, from famous spots to hidden hot springs. Among them, Hakone, where you can enjoy various onsen with different quality, and Yugawara, which has been loved by great writers and artists for a long time, are some of the most famous onsen areas in Japan. It's the perfect place to drop by and take care of yourself when you're tired of your busy days.

If you want to fully enjoy onsen, we recommend staying ryokan or hotel that has an open-air bath in your room where you can soak as much as you like, whenever you like. If it's hot water flowing directly from the source, you'll feel even more like paradise♡So this time, we've picked out some recommended inns in Kanagawa that are equipped with rooms with open-air baths fed directly from the source! Each inn and each room has its own unique bath charm, so be sure to find your favorite!

The Kowakudani area has a long history as a onsen area in Hakone, one of the best hot spring areas in the Kanto region. Hakone Suishoen is quietly nestled in the greenery of Kowakudani. As soon as you arrive at the entrance, which is both stately and elegant, your heart will beat faster!

Each of the 23 guest rooms has a completely different layout, design, and facilities, so you can enjoy choosing from the ryokan stage. It's strange that the mind is calm and the switch of the head is also switched to off mode. A room with a hammock on the terrace where the sun shines through the foliage is also very popular, like this Precious Suite Twin "To".

All guest rooms are equipped with an open-air bath with free-flowing hot springs, so you can soak in onsen springs as much as you want. I feel like my heart is being purified. Amenities are from the long-established Parisian brand "sisley" ♡ There are rooms with a mist sauna and an indoor bath with a vibra bath, so you can spend a relaxing time as you like.

meal at Momiji, a restaurant built in the Taisho period that stands amid the greenery of the courtyard. The building was used as a villa for the wealthy Mitsui family and has been left as it is, and is registered as a national tangible cultural property. Enjoy a leisurely dinner in a yukata, feeling the nostalgic atmosphere everywhere.

For dinner, colorful seasonal Japanese cuisine and teppanyaki grilled to perfection are available. Both are exquisite courses that mainly use local ingredients that are in season at that time. You will feel happy with every bite, so much so that you will be reluctant for the meal to end...! It is no wonder that there are so many repeat customers, as "not only onsen, but also the exceptional satisfaction of meal" ◎

Yugawara is known as one of the oldest onsen resorts in the Kanto region. “Miwa Yugawara”, located about 10 minutes by car from Yugawara Station, is the perfect inn for those who want to spend an extraordinary time surrounded by beautiful things. A modern entrance that stimulates your aesthetic sense will further heighten your anticipation for a special time starting here.

When you pass through the entrance with a dignified feeling, you will be greeted by the "light and water bar counter" next to the lobby. The greenery peeking through the window, the soft lighting, the ripples spreading silently on the water basin... Just looking at these things sharpens my sensibilities. One drink service is provided for all guests, so it's a good idea to spend an adult night with a cocktail in one hand.

All 17 guest rooms are equipped with open-air baths fed directly from the source. The terrace of this Sansui Twin is equipped with an oval-shaped bathtub that fits your body softly. The interior is lined with high-quality furniture and lighting designed exclusively for this inn. Touching sophisticated "good things" unconditionally calms you down.

Among the 3 types of guest rooms, the view from the "Miwa no Suite" on the top floor is superb♡ When you soak in the guest room's open-air bath, which uses artwork glaze tiles, and look at the ridgeline of the mountain, you will be truly fascinated by yourself. It's a lovely time to reconfirm what can be done. After being healed by the natural scent of the amenity "THANN", your heart will feel recharged with energy♪

For dinner, enjoy a creative Japanese and Italian course at a stylish restaurant with silk fabric hanging from the ceiling. We are particular about ingredients unique to Yugawara, which is surrounded by the sea and mountains, including local fish caught in the nearby sea. Each dish is like a piece of art spread out on a plate, and you will want to take your time to appreciate it as it is brought to you. Please try to experience a special stay that will sharpen your aesthetic sense that you can not easily taste elsewhere.

"Hakone Fontaine Bleau Sengokutei" in Hakone's highland resort "Sengokuhara" is an auberge for enjoying onsen and the finest French cuisine. Dinner in the main dining room filled with fantastic light is the ultimate luxury for gourmets. If you are visiting with your boyfriend, we definitely recommend the counter seats by the window. Please sit side by side and enjoy a romantic moment while watching the sunset illuminating the Hakone outer rim.

All of the course dishes prepared with traditional French techniques are delicately arranged and pleasing to the eye. You can feel the season inside and smile unintentionally. There are a wide variety of wines that are indispensable for orthodox French, so ask the sommelier for recommendations and enjoy the marriage ◎

There are 12 guest rooms, each with a different taste. The suite "Ro" is one of the lodging's proudest rooms, where you can enjoy a view that looks like a painting on the wall. Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea brewed with the special KEURIG coffee machine while gazing at the magnificent scenery, or listen to your favorite music through the built-in wave motion speaker. There are plenty of room service drinks and snacks, so you can have another drink while gazing at the starry sky after dinner.

And don't forget about the open-air bath with a view of onsen in all the rooms! Each room has a different atmosphere and view, so please choose one that suits your mood. Soaking in the hot water of Owakudani onsen, which is said to have a high detoxifying effect, will cleanse your soul and bring you one step closer to your ideal self. I feel like it makes me feel better.

Known as one of the historical "Hakone Seven Hot Springs" among the Hakone onsen, "Tonosawa" still has many long-established ryokan. Kinnotake Tonosawa, located in such a quiet area, is a grown-up inn where you can spend a relaxing time with him, away from the stress of everyday life. It's easy to access, about 5 minutes by car or bus from Hakone Yumoto Station, the gateway to Hakone.

There are a total of 23 guest rooms that pursue simplicity that blends in with nature. The Japanese taste is in perfect harmony with the stylish atmosphere. There is no TV set on purpose, so the sound of the bamboo forest swaying outside the window is a pleasant background music. I feel like

Of course, all rooms are equipped with an onsen spring bath on the terrace. Not only do the views differ depending on the room, but there are also two types of bathtubs: granite or Aomori Hiba. Our recommendation is the guest room open-air bath on the 1st floor, where there is no partition between the outside and nature, as per the concept of a "no-line resort" that does not draw a line with the environment. There is a natural water basin right in front of you, and it feels like you are in a forest spring...♪

At the in-house dining room, you can enjoy beautiful-looking kaiseki cuisine that emphasizes the taste of the soup stock and ingredients. Among the carefully selected ingredients, the commitment to rice, which can be said to be the basis of Japanese cuisine, is exceptional. The glossy rice that appears at the end will further amplify your happiness ♡ Just by drinking with him and enjoying the conversation, your daily fatigue and worries should be blown away like a lie ♩

Located right in the center of Hakone, Gora still retains the atmosphere of a former luxury villa area. "Madoka no Mori" is a luxury inn built in the quiet forest of Gora. The hot springs that flow directly from the two private hot springs on the premises are drawn to the large public bath and guest room open-air bath, so you can enjoy two types of hot water inside the inn. After soaking in the large public bath surrounded by nature, breathe in the fresh air and take a deep breath.

All 20 guest rooms are uniquely designed, no two rooms are the same. Every room is filled with the warmth of wood, such as high-quality wooden furniture from Hida Takayama and tasteful furnishings using buried trees buried in the volcano. It's strange because just looking at the grain of natural wood without doing anything makes me want to accept myself as I am. The entire building, including the guest rooms, is tatami-matted, so the natural scent of rush and the feel of the tatami mats when walking will soothe your soul.

The open-air bath in the guest room is also a relaxing space that makes the most of the beauty of wood. Depending on the room, you can enjoy an outstanding view of Sengokuhara. The fact that all the amenities in the room are packed with the inn's specialties is a casually pleasing point♡After soaking in the fruity scent of the long-established soap brand TAMANOHADA, gently wrap your whole body in gauze material. Please wrap it up.

O meal is a kaiseki cuisine that makes abundant use of the delicacies of the mountains of Hakone and the sea from the Sagami Sea. As you taste the 13 or so elegant dishes with your eyes and tongue, your heart will become lighter and lighter. The meal is a private room. Please relax and enjoy your visit to meal.

It's about a 5-minute shuttle bus ride from Miyanoshita Station. As you stroll along the promenade surrounded by water and forest, you'll see Hakone Tokinoshizuku. All eight guest rooms are suites, and each one comes equipped with an open-air cypress bath. The recommended Grand Suite is a premium flagship room that boasts an area of approximately 200 m2, perfect for spending time alone with your partner without being disturbed by anyone.

The interior is a perfect harmony of Japanese and Western tastes, such as a Japanese-style room with a sunken kotatsu table, a crackling fireplace, and a large Italian-made couch. Small accessories such as clocks and tea cups are also made by high brands, so you can enjoy the feeling of luxury up a notch. There is even a wine cellar in the private minibar, so you can enjoy the flames in front of the fireplace. Cheers to us who are always working hard ♡

At the end of the wide terrace is the “Tenku Open-air Bath” that overlooks the valley. You can enjoy the free-flowing onsen drawn from the source on the premises to your heart's content. Spending time just the two of you gazing at the twinkling stars in the night sky is sure to be an unforgettable memory for the rest of your life♡In the all-cypress indoor bath, you can relax with amenities from "MIKIMOTO COSMETICS". It's nice to spend time ♩

The fun dinner is an original course that combines Kaiseki cuisine made with plenty of local ingredients with a touch of Western flair. You may be impressed by the new combination of ingredients and the encounter with flavors you've never tried before...! To finish off, enjoy fragrant 100% buckwheat soba noodles handmade by the owner. Check-out the next day is rather late, at 12:00, so it's ok to stay up late for two ◎

Hakone Gora Hakone Byakudan can be reached in about 5 minutes from Kowakidani Station by free shuttle service (reservation required). Passing through the noren at the entrance and stepping into the "Sabo LOBBY&BAR", the scent of Hakone Byakudan, which is also the name of ryokan, fills your heart. I feel calm.

All 16 guest rooms are a soft Japanese space that skillfully incorporates the natural scenery. The elegant furniture, which was designed by a master craftsman representing the Japanese design world, blends seamlessly with the natural surroundings. Sitting comfortably in a wicker chair by the window and spending time idly while gazing at the greenery is a sophisticated way of being.

onsen that flows into the guest room open-air bath, which is fully equipped in all rooms, is golden hot water that comes from the private source on the premises. It's full of minerals, and it's said to make your skin smooth... ♩ Views vary from room to room, but what's really attractive is the deck terrace that protrudes into the natural garden, like this "Man". The room. You can enjoy the feeling of being embraced by nature while soaking in the bathtub. Lie down on the deck lounger after the bath and slowly close your eyes.

Dinner served at the meal of a private room is an orthodox kaiseki cuisine made mainly with local seasonal ingredients. The water is also pumped up from the groundwater veins on the site, and you can feel that it is carefully made without sparing any effort. The selection of drinks is excellent, so whether you like alcohol or not, you can enjoy ♡ pairing drinks according to the dishes, and enjoy an elegant dinner time ♩ in a slow flowing time.

The Kanagawa, which has one of the most onsen locations in Japan, has a guest room open-air bath that flows directly from the source ryokanand hotels. Although it is luxurious enough, it is full of charm that can only be found in the inn, such as the view and food, and you will want to go out right now. As a reward for yourself once in a while, please spend a relaxing time in the guest room open-air bath that flows directly from the source of Kanagawa ◎