Early check-in means plenty of fun! 7 Hakone hotels and ryokan

Hakone is a city where onsen, culture and history live on, and new things are constantly being born. If you go to Hakone, you'll want to visit many tourist spots and take a dip in onsen. You'll also want to enjoy the inn's thoughtful services! But even if you try to do it all... have you ever found yourself saying, "There's just not enough time!" One solution to that situation is early check-in.

Early check-in is a service that allows you to check in earlier than the check-in time set by the inn. By the way, checking out later than the set time is called late check-out. The advantage of early check-in is that you can avoid the crowds at check-in time that are common at popular inns, and by checking in earlier, you can stay longer. This means you have more time for sightseeing, so you can enjoy Hakone to the fullest. Here we will introduce inns that offer early check-in so that you can use your time wisely and enjoy Hakone.

Tokinoyu Setsugetsuka is conveniently located just a minute's walk from Gora Station on the Hakone Tozan Railway. The gardens on the premises are perfect for a stroll, and you can take some great photos. After your walk, you can relax in the rest area, where you can enjoy free coffee and tea. In addition, they also offer free post-bath drinks and their famous "Yonaki Soba" noodles, perfect for when you're feeling a bit hungry. If you want to make the most of these great deals, we recommend the early check-in plan, which allows you to check in at 2pm and check out at noon at no extra charge.

If you want to stretch your legs and relax after onsen or a stroll, we recommend a Japanese-Western room. It combines the comfort of a Japanese-style room with the convenience of being able to lie down whenever you want. All rooms are equipped with an open-air cypress bath, so you can bathe in the pleasant breeze whenever you want. In addition to the tea set, a matcha set is also provided in the room. You can enjoy matcha along with seasonal sweets in an elegant Japanese-style room.

You can enjoy natural onsen straight from the source at this inn in the large bathhouse "Tamaki no Yu" located in the garden and the large open-air bath "Kagaribi no Yu". In "Tamaki no Yu", you can relax in a large bathtub. In "Kagaribi no Yu", you can bathe in the sunlight filtering through the trees during the day and in the fantastic lights at night. We also recommend the three private open-air baths, which can be used free of charge without making a reservation. After you get out of the bath, complimentary cold drinks and ice cream await you, perfect for cooling down your heated body.

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If you check in early and spend some time relaxing at your accommodation, you might want to soothe yourself with a beauty treatment. The beauty treatment you can experience at this inn is by holistic beauty brand "BARAKA". This unique method uses the blessings of nature such as Dead Sea salt and water, lotus flowers, and aromas to reset the stress and fatigue of your mind and body. Come and spend a relaxing time.

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Surrounded by greenery, the sound of rustling leaves and the sound of water is soothing at Hakone Kowakudani onsen. At the entrance, you can hear the sound of a water chime, which uses overflowing water to create a koto-like sound. It makes you feel like time is passing slowly, unlike usual. To spend this time, we recommend the plan that comes with early check-in and late check-out privileges. You can check in at 2pm and check out at noon, so you can enjoy the time that only this inn can offer.

There are two types of guest rooms: "Suigetsu no Sho" in the main building, which is mainly Japanese-Western style, and "Mizukano Sho" in the new building, which has an open-air bath in the guest room. Both rooms allow you to relax while feeling the nature. We recommend the "Japanese-Western room with open-air bath" in "Mizukano Sho", which is equipped with a terrace and an open-air bath. You can relax in the spacious space of a 6-tatami Japanese-style room in a 35 square meter room, or take a bath on the terrace with the rustling of the trees as background music, and spend your time however you like.

At this inn, you can enjoy two of the 17 hot onsen of Hakone: Kowakudani onsen and Miyanoshita onsen. You can enjoy the waters of Kowakudani Onsen in Mizuhana no Sho's indoor baths, reclining bath, open-air bath, and three private open-air baths in the garden. You can soak in the waters of Miyanoshita Onsen in the indoor onsen and open-air baths of Suigetsu no Sho. Both baths have a gender-separate system, so you can enjoy touring multiple baths at this inn alone. What's more, you can also use the private open-air baths free of charge, which is nice.

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There are many things to enjoy at this inn. For example, on the "Water Sound Terrace" you can relax while listening to the sounds of nature. And in the garden surrounded by lush greenery, you can rest in the gazebo and listen to the murmuring of the stream. You can let yourself go with the flow of time, which is different from your everyday life. Another enjoyment that can only be had during a stay is aromatherapy, which uses essential oils extracted from plants and trees. You will be soothed by the treatments performed by the therapists.

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Hakone Yumoto onsen Onsen Tenseien overlooks the mountains, which show different expressions with each season, such as fresh greenery and autumn leaves. In addition to the open-air baths, there are plenty of relaxing options, such as aromatherapy and Balinese beauty treatments. Dinner is a luxurious buffet with a wide selection of Japanese, Western and Chinese dishes and desserts. To make the most of this inn, we recommend the long stay plan, which allows early check-in and late check-out. The usual check-in time is 3 p.m. and check-out time is 2 p.m. and 11 a.m. respectively. You can also take your time enjoying the beauty treatments.

You can choose from a variety of guest rooms, including Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms, and rooms where a Japanese-style room and a Western-style room can be connected by a connecting door. The Japanese-Western room type is recommended for a comfortable stay. It is a spacious room that is perfect for relieving your daily fatigue or relaxing after a bath. What's more, there are two toilets and two sinks, so you can use it comfortably without having to fight over them even on busy mornings. You can lie down on the bed, relax on the tatami mats, or chat. It's a room where you can fully enjoy a girls' trip.

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With the sky above your head, you can relax in the illuminated bathtub while gazing at the stars at night. In the 17m-long "Sky Open-Air Bath," you can bathe in such an open atmosphere. On the same floor is the "Azumaya" and below it is the circular "Stone Bath (Maru Bath)" where you can enjoy water directly from the source. You can also enjoy the water directly from the source in a private bath. In addition, the bathroom with the indoor bath also has a dry sauna, mist sauna, and cold bath. You can spend your time however you like.

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Inside the inn, there are plenty of facilities to help you enjoy your stay, including a place to relax and a cafe where you can enjoy original cakes made by the patissier. Of all the facilities, the most recommended is the garden. This is because the garden is home to Tamadarenotaki Waterfall, a power spot, and Tamadare Shrine, the guardian deity of matchmaking and water. Tamadare Shrine is a historic shrine that was founded in the Edo period and is the only branch shrine of Hakone Shrine and Kuzuryu Shrine. You might be blessed with good fortune if you visit ♪

Hotel Indigo Hakone Gora is the first hotel opened in Japan by the boutique hotel brand Hotel Indigo. From the lobby to the rest of the hotel, there are things to pique your curiosity with motifs of Hakone's nature, culture, and history, creating a stay that will help you return to your true self. This is a place where you can discover a new side of Hakone. Early check-in and late check-out are also available, with an additional charge per hour. Times are subject to availability, so be sure to check with the inn before planning your trip.

All guest rooms have a natural onsen bath. The board art on the bed features photographs and pictures of Hakone's nature and architecture, creating an artistic atmosphere. In addition, parquetry is used throughout the room. The room is modern yet somehow nostalgic. Amenities such as shampoo and body soap are made from 100% natural materials by "Biology Skin." This is a stylish and relaxing room.

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The hotel's large onsen bath, "Thermal Spring," is a bit unique. In fact, it is a unisex onsen where bathing suits are required. What's even more interesting is the digital art show that depicts the four seasons of Gora, projected onto a huge 5.2 x 1.7m screen. Sofas and chairs are also provided, so you can relax and enjoy onsen and the images. It's a bath that is extremely entertaining.

Under the counter seats of the Footbath & Cafe, which overlooks the Hayakawa River that flows in front of the hotel, is a footbath that will warm your body and mind. You can read a book while looking out at the nature of Hakone, or enjoy some teatime sweets. The sound of the babbling river will wash away the troubles of everyday life. Once you're refreshed, you can take a walk or take a bath to enjoy something out of the ordinary.

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Senkyoro, which opened in 1870, moved to its current location and changed its name to its current one in 1913. Right in front of this historic inn is the Hakone outer rim. The mountain behind it is colored with autumn leaves in the fall, making this inn blessed with an abundance of nature. At this inn, Bettei Oku no Kiku allows you to check in earlier than the other rooms at 2pm and check out later than the other rooms at 11am. This is a recommended room where you can receive high-quality service.

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"Bettei Oku no Kiku" is a spacious, comfortable Japanese-style room with an open-air bath in every room. The warmth and solidity of the wood creates a high-quality space. The bedroom is connected to the open-air bath, so you can relax in the bedroom immediately after bathing, which is unique to this room. For dinner, you can enjoy a kaiseki meal starting with appetizers in your room, so you can enjoy it at your leisure without worrying about anyone watching. Breakfast is also served in your room. This is a luxurious inn where you will want to reward yourself for your hard work.

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The open-air baths attached to the guest rooms have the same milky white water as the large public bath, which flows directly from the source. It is separated from the Japanese-style dining area where the staff come and go, so you can bathe without worrying about the people around you. Relaxing in the bath while admiring the Hakone mountains and nature will soothe both your body and mind.

During your stay, we recommend taking a stroll through the gardens, surrounded by nature. You can walk along the undulating paths that make the most of the natural terrain to an observation point overlooking Mt. Kintoki, famous for Kintaro. You can enjoy beautiful views. Another quiet activity you should definitely try is the "Ceramics and Pottery Class," a specialty of "Senkyoro," where you can quietly reflect on yourself. The work you make on the day will be delivered to your home in about 2-3 months. It's a perfect item to fill with mementos of your trip.

Hakone Honbako is a place where you can stay surrounded by books as if you were living there. This hotel is not only for book lovers, but also a place to encounter books. So it is recommended for those who want to casually be surrounded by books. Perhaps you will have a fateful encounter. By adding an optional fee, you can change to early check-in at 2 p.m. and late check-out at 12 p.m., so you can spend your time leisurely.

This hotel proposes "life with books," and all rooms are equipped with "that person's bookshelf" selected by book lovers. Another attractive feature is that all rooms are equipped with an open onsen spring bath. Take a bath in the natural onsen while feeling the refreshing breeze of Hakone, read a book in your room, or just spend time doing nothing. This room is perfect for such a carefree way of spending time. And such time may one day create culture. Let's just daydream.

In the large public bath, you can bathe in two types of onsen onsen: milky onsen and colorless and transparent hot spring water. The colorless and transparent water is drawn from the source of Gora onsen, and the milky hot spring water is drawn from Owakudani onsen. Both are spring water, and when combined with the open-air hot onsen bath in the guest room, you can bathe in three different baths. Immerse yourself in onsen and get smooth skin.

This hotel has about 12,000 books, including new books, used books, and foreign books, selected with a focus on "food, clothing, shelter, play, rest, and knowledge." And all the books in the building are available for purchase. With plenty of time, it's a good opportunity to try out books you normally wouldn't reach for. Why not read casually while drinking coffee in your room? And if you get hungry, fill up on natural Italian food made with local Hakone ingredients. You'll be able to cleanse your body from the inside and outside.

Hakone Yutowa is located about a 5-minute walk from Gora Station. You can choose between a hotel-type or condominium accommodation. The hotel-type accommodation is all-inclusive, including restaurant meal, use of public spaces, and drinks. Early check-in and late check-out are both available for an additional fee of 2,000 yen per hour. Late check-out is possible until 12:00 noon, so you can relax and enjoy the inn until the morning.

The recommended room is the hotel-type Superior Twin Room A. This room has a modern Japanese tatami floor, a Simmons low-type bed, and soft, calming colors. It will put you in a calm mood and make you feel at ease. Once you get a good night's sleep in the comfortable Simmons bed, all your daily fatigue will fly away.

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The women's large bath is soothing with its white walls and the fantastic lighting that shines through the ceiling. During the day, natural light pours in through the windows carved into the ceiling and walls, creating a festive atmosphere through the blue, yellow-green, and purple acrylic. At night, the subdued lighting creates a calming atmosphere. The water comes from Ninotaira onsen, a private hot spring source. The water, which sometimes changes color depending on the day, gently envelops the skin. Private baths are available for guests to use free of charge. You can enjoy baths with different atmospheres.

The inn has a "library lounge" with a collection of 700 books, a space where travelers can read and mingle with each other. Many foreigners visit this inn, so you might just make some unexpected connections. The wooden deck at Nakaniwa is also equipped with a bonfire pit, foot bath, and swing chairs, so you can spend a relaxing evening gazing at the bonfire. There are plenty of other facilities that you can only find at this inn. You can enjoy an extraordinary experience that you can only get here.

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Hakone has many tourist attractions and many hotels with great services. In Hakone, we recommend lodgings that allow early check-in. By checking in early, you can spend more time at the lodging and enjoy the services. If you combine this with a late check-out, you can have an even more fulfilling stay. On your next trip to Hakone, why not try a lodging that allows early check-in?