Take me here on my birthday ♡ 7 recommended hotels and ryokan in Hakone that I want to ask my boyfriend

How will you spend your birthday with your partner this year? Dinner while watching the night view and a shopping date around stylish shops are nice, but for an important birthday, you want to spend time feeling extraordinary. That's why we recommend a travel plan to stay at a onsen inn ♪ Spending time alone with your partner while bathing in onsen is the best and will definitely become an unforgettable memory ○ If you are asked "How do you want to spend your birthday?", ask cutely, "Take me to a onsen trip ♡"!

Of the many onsen springs in Japan, we recommend Hakone Kanagawa! There are many ryokan and hotels with a lovely atmosphere that are perfect for birthdays, so even choosing a place to stay is exciting. It's also easily accessible from Tokyo, so you don't have to worry about travel or luggage. Forget about your everyday life and relax to your heart's content in the famous hot springs of Hakone, a different world unfolding before you.

If you want to relieve your daily fatigue in nature, we recommend Hakone Retreat Villa 1/f. This hotel is surrounded by lush forests, and all rooms are private villas, allowing you to spend a very luxurious time. Spending time alone with your partner on the terrace listening to the sounds of nature is extremely relaxing! This is a hotel you'll want to stay at on a very special day.

All rooms are over 80㎡ and are very spacious, so you can relax while feeling the warmth of the wood. The interior of each room is different, with some having a bar counter and others having a canopy bed, so it's exciting to think about what kind of room you'll be staying in. The sunlight filters through the large windows, so you can feel the nature and relax even while indoors.

All rooms are luxuriously equipped with onsen, but if you want to immerse yourself in a feeling of freedom, we recommend the "Sky Open-Air Hot onsen Suite." At night, you can enjoy a bath while watching the natural planetarium, which will cleanse your soul. After the bath, cool down on the terrace while chatting with your partner. With your partner next to you and the natural breeze feeling soothing... You might find yourself saying out loud, "Ah, I'm so happy..."

For breakfast, you can enjoy a Japanese breakfast course at "Hyouseki Ryotei," a restaurant that still retains the atmosphere of a traditional Sukiya-style building. The authentic Japanese cuisine, made with local ingredients, is so beautiful to look at that it would be a shame to eat it. There are many small dishes, so you can enjoy a variety of dishes in small portions. Take your time and savour a luxurious breakfast worthy of a birthday trip.

The moment you step into the entrance, you'll be transported to another world. Karaku is a sophisticated and beautiful space where you can enjoy the seasonal scenery of Hakone while staying, almost like a museum. It's fun to pack in a lot of plans, but why not spend this birthday with your partner in an elegant setting at a high-class hotel that's different from usual?

The interior of the guest rooms is beautifully coordinated, with a perfect mix of modern and traditional beauty. From the balcony you can see the overwhelming natural scenery and feel the power of nature. This balcony is also equipped with an onsen bath, so you can relax in onsen while feeling nature with your partner.

The open-air bath in your room is nice, but if you want to enjoy a larger, more open-air feeling, we recommend a private bath. Each of the three types of baths has a different atmosphere, so you might have a hard time deciding which one to choose. In the "Cypress Bath," the pleasant scent of cypress wafts through the air like an aroma, making you feel like you're onsen in the forest. The situation of having a large bath reserved for just two people is sure to excite you.

There are two restaurants in the hotel: the main dining room "Rokutsuki" where you can enjoy a full course of seasonal ingredients, and the grill dining "Jue". At Roktsuki, you can enjoy Japanese cuisine that uses plenty of seasonal ingredients. Located on the top floor, you can enjoy a delicious grilled brand of beef while enjoying the view. Luxurious meal is a luxury because it's your birthday! Let's enjoy it with the live feeling that will be finished in front of you.

If you want to celebrate your birthday in a romantic atmosphere, we highly recommend "Bar Hotel Hakone Kazan." This hotel is based on the concept of "staying at a bar," and check-in starts at 6:00 p.m., just before sunset. Start by sipping a glass in the stately bar as you watch the sky change color.

Of the 21 rooms, the Presidential Suite is the one where you can enjoy the hotel's charms to the fullest. This spacious 132㎡ room is equipped with a semi-open-air bath filled with onsen, as well as a private bar, so you can spend time alone with your partner to your heart's content. Relax on the sofa and sip on the drinks you've made together, and enjoy the ultimate happy time. Let's spend a sweet time together ♡

Another attraction is the private spa with a bar counter, which is typical of this hotel. In a chic atmosphere based on brown tones, you can enjoy a drink just for the two of you while soaking in onsen. You can see the illuminated scenery from the large windows, and the romantic atmosphere may make your heart beat faster. You can have an experience that is full of an extraordinary feeling, especially on your birthday!

At the bar counter, you can enjoy the warmth of the fireplace and a drink. The drink menu is rich and varied, with hundreds of types of whiskey bottles and original seasonal cocktails. What's more, almost all of these drinks are free-flowing, which is a nice touch. You don't have to worry about your wallet, you can leave your smartphone in the room, and enjoy chatting with your partner and delicious drinks to your heart's content without worrying about time.

Fujiya Hotel is a classic hotel founded in 1878. Its stately appearance makes you feel its 140-year history, and many of its buildings are registered as tangible cultural properties by the country. When you step into the main lobby, you will feel as if you have traveled back in time into a classical space. The intricate design will also captivate you.

The guest rooms are divided into four accommodation buildings, each with a completely different atmosphere. The main building's "Historic Junior Suite" is filled with the atmosphere unique to Fujiya Hotel, and its elegant interior will make you feel like the main character in a movie. Why not dress up in a retro dress and take lots of memorable photos with your partner?

Enjoy dinner in the beautiful French setting of the Main Dining Room The Fujiya. The gorgeous interior, with attention to detail and an open ceiling that is 6 meters high, makes this a perfect space for a birthday dinner. While enjoying the authentic French cuisine that has been passed down since the restaurant first opened, savor the joy of coming here with your partner.

The top floor of the Forest Wing building is equipped with a spa. Taking a bath while enjoying a panoramic view of the majestic peaks of Hakone is a special experience. onsen onsen Miyanohara onsen, one of the Seven Hot Springs of Hakone. You'll be separated from your partner for a while, but you might even get compliments on your radiant skin after the bath. Use this time to secretly improve yourself.

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Hakone Honbako, based on the concept of "encountering books," is a dreamlike hotel that makes the lifelong dream of book lovers to live surrounded by books come true. When you step inside the hotel, you'll be surprised by the large bookshelves that reach all the way to the ceiling, and your heart will surely flutter at the sight. There are 12,000 books placed throughout the hotel that you can read and buy at any time during your stay. If you buy your favorite book as a souvenir, you'll be reminded of the dreamlike time you spent here every time you read it.

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All 18 rooms have different interiors, creating a natural and relaxing atmosphere. Choose a book from the lobby or from "that person's bookshelf" in your room and enjoy a luxurious reading experience while feeling the pleasant breeze on the terrace. If you can spend your birthday as you are, without any decorations, don't you think the new year will be a wonderful one?

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All rooms are equipped with an open-air onsen bath, so if you feel a bit tired after reading a book, you can always refresh yourself in onsen. In the bath of the Green View room, you can enjoy onsen while surrounded by plenty of greenery, so it is perfect for when you want to relax thoroughly. If you bathe in the hot onsen alone with your partner without worrying about other people's eyes, the healing effect will be doubled along with the negative ions from the forest.

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If you're here, you might as well enjoy some gourmet food. The hotel offers natural Italian cuisine with an "organic & cleansing" theme, perfect for women. The local Hakone gastronomy uses plenty of powerful ingredients, such as seafood from Suruga Bay and vegetables from Kanagawa, that are full of the producers' passion, and mysteriously fills you with energy when you eat it. It's likely that conversations with your partner will become slower than usual.

Gen Hakone Gora is the place where you can enjoy the ultimate retreat. Located in the Gora area, which is particularly rich in nature and tranquil even within Hakone, this hotel is perfect for a relaxing birthday trip where you can just relax while looking at the magnificent scenery. It's nice to visit many tourist spots, but how about planning a luxurious birthday trip where you can spend time relaxing with your partner in a wonderful space?

There are two types of rooms: "Premium Type" and "Natural Type". No matter which room you choose, you'll be sure to get excited as you enter the room with the spectacular panoramic view. Sit on the sofa and look out the window, toast with a drink, chat, and enjoy some time alone with your partner. It's so comfortable that you might even fall asleep without realizing it, so it's no problem.

If you want to enjoy a fulfilling bath time with your partner, stay in one of the 6 premium rooms. Located on the top floor, this room offers an open-air bath with natural hot spring water. You will never get tired of the unobstructed view that spreads out before you. Furthermore, at night, you can enjoy onsen while looking at the starry sky, creating a romantic atmosphere. You will be overwhelmed by the mature profile of your partner, who is different from usual.

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Both dinner and breakfast are in-room dining, so you can enjoy a stay-at-home trip without ever leaving your room. The delicious food, which makes the most of the flavors of carefully selected ingredients, is natural and creative Japanese cuisine, with a taste of carefully selected dashi stock. There is also a wide selection of organic alcoholic drinks to go with the food, which emphasizes healthy ingredients. Why not enjoy a luxurious full course meal that is perfect for a special occasion?

Your birthday only comes once a year. Even if you have to endure a lot of things on a normal day, this is a special day when you can take center stage. You can spend such a first-class time at Kanaya Resort Hakone. The vast grounds of about 21,000m2 are filled with only 14 rooms surrounded by nature. After checking in, bask in the sun on the garden terrace and toast with a welcome champagne, signaling the start of an unforgettable day. Why not feel like a princess and let yourself be escorted by your lover for these two days?

The interiors of the guest rooms are varied, including rooms with spacious terraces and rooms with a stylish Japanese atmosphere. But what they all have in common is that they are sophisticated and beautiful spaces. Surrounded by greenery, the scent of the trees can be felt from anywhere along with the breeze, and you can spend a rich time with the chirping of birds in the background. From casual conversation to deep conversation, why not enrich your sweet time together?

All rooms have an open-air bath with natural hot spring water. The "John Kanaya Suite" and "Grand Terrace Suite" in particular have gorgeous baths that you can enjoy while enjoying forest bathing. The spacious baths are large enough for you and your partner to relax in. Relaxing together in the high-quality onsen will release tension in your body and refresh your mind. After the bath, cool down on the terrace while toasting with cold champagne.

For dinner, enjoy creative French cuisine that combines Japanese tastes at the restaurant "Western Restaurant JOHN KANAYA," named after the hotel's founder. You can eat with chopsticks, so you can enjoy the luxurious space without feeling too tense. This full-course meal, with a playful touch, is sure to provide a series of new sensations, with delicious surprises lurking in each dish. Savor every bite and enjoy the meal♪

For women, birthdays are always special days. On such a special day, you want to ask for a date that you can't usually experience. Hakone's onsen inns are full of places that will make women's dreams come true, such as natural alcohol and famous architecture. Spending your birthday in a wonderful space is sure to be even more romantic than usual... Spend a wonderful birthday with your partner and create another unforgettable and special memory.