10 Hotels and ryokan with Spectacular Views in Hakone: A Relaxing Trip with onsen and Beautiful Scenery / Kanagawa
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Hakone is easily accessible, about an hour by Romancecar from Tokyo. Dotted with unique areas such as Hakone Yumoto, Yugawara, and Gora, it is a hot onsen resort that is fun to visit no matter how many times you visit. There are also power spots such as Hakone Shrine and Kuzuryu Shrine, and art spots such as the Hakone Open-Air Museum and the Hakone Museum of Art, so you can enjoy sightseeing. In this article, we will introduce hotels and ryokan with great views where you can enjoy the spectacular views of Hakone. Relax in onsen and spend time gazing at the majestic scenery to satisfy both body and mind.
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Sometimes you just want to relax your tired mind and body... Hot springs are the perfect onsen for such a trip. Relax in onsen, eat delicious food, and spend time gazing at the beautiful natural scenery, and your daily fatigue will be completely healed. A recommended travel destination is "Hakone", which is easily accessible from Tokyo. There are many unique areas scattered around, such as "Hakone Yumoto", "Yugawara", and "Gora", and there are also many tourist spots. It's perfect for a relaxing onsen trip.
This time we will introduce a hotel with a spectacular view in Hakone. You can enjoy a panoramic view of the Hakone outer rim from an infinity open-air bath that blends into the sky, or gaze out at the great outdoors while toasting on the water basin terrace. It is also nice to spend a relaxing time listening to the babbling of the Hayakawa River in front of the mountain stream. Let yourself be soothed by the spectacular views and onsen at this inn with a great view, and reset your tired mind and body.
Hakone Hakone Kowakien Ten-yu is located just a 20-minute bus ride from Hakone-Yumoto Station, near the Tenyu bus stop. All guest rooms have an open-air bath where you can enjoy Kowakudani onsen, and from the bath you can see the majestic mountains on the somma side, and dazzling greenery on the valley side. The special rooms, named after Hakone places, are designed in the Taisho era and are recommended for anniversaries.
There are two large public baths: "Ukigumo no Yu" on the 6th floor and "Kurumazawa no Yu" on the 5th floor. At "Ukigumo no Yu," you can enjoy the unobstructed view of Hakone from the infinity open-air bath, while at "Kurumazawa no Yu," you can enjoy the seasonal forest and the view of "Kurobo Falls." Enjoy the extraordinary scenery to your heart's content while soaking in onsen, known as the "warm bath."
For dinner, head to Dining Hakone and enjoy creative Japanese and Western cuisine while gazing at the gardens planted with cherry blossoms and autumn leaves. There are courses themed around "Visiting the Seven Lucky Gods of Hakone," using ingredients associated with the Seven Lucky Gods, as well as courses using luxurious ingredients such as spiny lobster. Depending on the season, the final dish may include "Hakone Toge Kamameshi," a rice pot dish reminiscent of the Tokaido road on the premises.
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Hakone Kowakien Ten-yu
Kanagawa /Hakone/Resort Hotel
- address
- 1297 Ninotaira, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa
- access
- About 20 minutes by car from Odakyu Hakone-Yumoto Station
Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori is located about a two-minute walk from Togendai Station on the Hakone Ropeway. It is a stylish and sophisticated hotel standing on the shores of Lake Ashi. This is the hotel's proud "Water Basin Terrace," where you can feel as if you are floating on Lake Ashi. Cool down here after your bath. Quench your thirst with a craft beer made with water from the Fuji-Hakone mountain range and you'll be able to reset your daily fatigue in an instant. There is also a terrace with a spectacular view where you can relax while soaking your feet in a foot bath.
The guest rooms are Western-style rooms with beds, and you can take off your shoes and relax. There are also rooms with open-air baths where you can have the sparkling view of Lake Ashi all to yourself. Change into a cute colorful yukata and relax.
Motohakone onsen 's large public bath, "Shiki no Rotenburo Tanayu," has two views: a garden view and a lake Ashi view. Enjoy the view during the day, and at night, lie down in the reclining bath and enjoy onsen and the starry sky. After the bath, you can relax on the bath bench that resembles the waves of Lake Ashi, or take care of your skin with the nano steamer provided. Enjoy your relaxing time however you like.
For dinner, we had a buffet at the dining room "Tokishikari." The rows of cute little dishes tickle your fancy. Enjoy as much Japanese, French, and lively dishes as you like, plus sweets, for a blissful moment. After the meal, enjoy a selection of teas at the tea buffet.
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Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori (Orix Hotels & Resorts)
Kanagawa /Hakone, Moto-Hakone, Lake Ashi/ ryokan
- address
- 160 Motohakone Togendai, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun Kanagawa
- access
- About 2 minutes on foot from Togendai Station
Hakone onsen Shiunso Station. The hotel is located along the Hayakawa River and has a total area of about 13,000 square meters. You can also enjoy a leisurely stroll. From the guest rooms, you can see the seasonal scenery, which makes you feel like you are looking at a painting.
The large onsen bath has an open-air bath overlooking the mountain stream. Bathing while listening to the murmuring of the river and feeling the negative ions is extremely comfortable. The weakly alkaline water feels smooth on the skin. There are also rooms with open-air baths where you can have the view all to yourself, and rustic private baths that can be reached by crossing a suspension bridge.
After your bath, you can cool down while feeling the breeze on the Hayakawa Terrace, which faces the river. After your bath, you can enjoy draft beer or soft drinks in elegant bamboo cups. Depending on the season, you can also have breakfast on the terrace. Taking a deep breath of the fresh mountain air will make you want to surrender yourself to nature.
For dinner, you can enjoy a creative kaiseki meal using natural water from Tonosawa in the privacy of your own room. Smaller eaters can also choose a mini-kaiseki meal with smaller portions. Freshly made homemade 100% buckwheat soba noodles using buckwheat flour from Sorachi Hokkaido are also a treat for dinner.
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Hakone onsen Shiunso
Kanagawa /Hakone/ ryokan
- address
- 92 Tonosawa, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa
- access
- About 1 hour by car from Yoga IC. 15 minutes on foot from Hakone-Yumoto Station (5 minutes by ryokan association shuttle bus)
Aura Tachibana is located on a hilltop about a 15-minute walk from Hakone-Yumoto Station, where you can stroll through the Hakone-Yumoto Ekimae Shopping Arcade. The guest rooms are divided into Mori-no-Tachi, which are mainly Japanese-style rooms, and Kaze-no-Tachi, which are rooms with open-air baths with natural onsen. At Kaze-no-Tachi, you can enjoy the view of Hakone from the spacious living room and open-air bath.
In addition to the large public bath with sauna and jacuzzi, onsen also have three private open-air baths with a view: "Ano-yu," "Uno-yu," and "Rano-yu." The view from the private open-air baths, located 200 meters above sea level, is truly spectacular! You can enjoy the scenery to your heart's content without being disturbed by anyone. After the bath, cool down while feeling the breeze on the adjacent sky terrace.
For dinner, you can choose from the casual Mori-no-Tate Dining with its open kitchen, or the sophisticated Kaze-no-Tate Dining, where you can enjoy beautifully presented "beautiful cuisine." You can enjoy a course meal made with plenty of seafood caught in Sagami Bay and seasonal vegetables. Enjoy the meal slowly with wine or sake that goes well with the food.
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Hakone Yumoto Onsen onsen Tachibana
Kanagawa /Hakone/ ryokan
- address
- 574 Yumoto, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa
- access
- 15 minute walk from Hakone Yumoto Station on the Odakyu Line / From Hakone IC on the Odawara Atsugi Road, take National Route 1 → via Prefectural Route 732
From Hakone Country Entrance, which is about a 30-minute bus ride from Hakone Yumoto Station, it's about a 2-minute shuttle bus ride away. Hakone Hoshinoakari is located overlooking the Hakone outer rim and Itari Pond, and you can enjoy magnificent views from both the guest rooms and the baths. All rooms have an open-air bath and an open terrace, so you can have the spectacular view all to yourself any time.
In the open-air baths in the guest rooms, you can enjoy Gora onsen, known as the "Beauty Hot Spring," while in the large public bath you can enjoy the milky white water of Sengokuhara onsen which flows directly from the source. Enjoy the unobstructed view all to yourself, or warm yourself up in the cloudy water. This is an irresistible way to spend time for onsen lovers.
The "Sky Terrace" is equipped with a onsen foot bath. There are sofas and sunbeds, and you can relax while taking in the spectacular view of Sengokuhara. Take a leisurely nap or gaze up at the stars at night. You will be filled with a sense of freedom that you cannot experience in your daily life. On some days in the early mornings of spring and autumn, you may be able to see a fantastic sea of clouds.
For dinner, enjoy creative Japanese cuisine in private dining room. The main lava grilled dish uses Hakone Seiroku beef, which is raised with natural water from Hakone, and Ashigara beef, a brand of beef from Kanagawa. There are also plenty of other local ingredients, such as Mt. Fuji trout and Hakone foothills vegetables. Enjoy the unique flavors of this region along with local sake and beer.
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Hakone Hoshi no Akari
Kanagawa /Hakone, Sengokuhara/ ryokan
- address
- 1245-432 Sengokuhara, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun Kanagawa
- access
- About 30 minutes by Hakone Tozan Bus from Hakone-Yumoto Station, get off at Hakone Country Iriguchi (shuttle available from bus stop, reservation required)
Hotel de Yama Hakone Lake Side is located about 35 minutes by bus from Hakone-Yumoto Station and about 5 minutes by shuttle bus from Motohakone Port. It is also close to Hakone Shrine and is in a great location with a panoramic view of Lake Ashi over a garden filled with flowers that bloom with every season.
From the guest rooms, you can enjoy a variety of views, including Lake Ashi, the garden, and Mt. Fuji. We have everything from simple Western-style rooms to Japanese-Western style rooms with open onsen hot spring baths and tatami spaces. Enjoy a relaxing time in the room that's perfect for you.
In the large public bath, you can enjoy bathing in the private hot spring "Tsutsuji no Yu" while looking out at the cypress forest. There is also a space in the open-air bath where you can take a half-body bath, so you can relax and take a long bath. The women's large public bath is equipped with a mist sauna that is gentle on the skin, so you can warm your body from the core.
For dinner, choose from French cuisine at "Vert Bois" or Japanese cuisine at "Tsutsuji no Chaya." At "Vert Bois," you can enjoy the view of the gardens and Lake Ashi, while at "Tsutsuji no Chaya," you can enjoy the view of Lake Ashi and the mountains beyond. Enjoy a course meal made with plenty of seasonal ingredients while taking in the beautiful scenery.
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Hotel de Yama Hakone Lake Side
Kanagawa /Hakone, Moto-Hakone/Resort Hotel
- address
- 80 Motohakone, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa
- access
- From Hakone-Yumoto Station, take the bus bound for Hakone-machi for about 40 minutes and get off at Moto-Hakone-ko. There is a direct express bus from Odakyu Bus Terminal Shinjuku
Hakone Gora Karaku is about a 3-minute walk from Gora Station. All guest rooms have an open-air bath. From the eastern guest room building you can see the Hakone mountains and Sagami Bay, while from the western guest room building you can see the greenery of the trees up close. Another nice feature is that you can enjoy a different hot spring source in the guest room bath than in the large public bath.
If you want to enjoy onsen hot springs with a magnificent view, head to the open-air observation bath. "Soumi" looks out over Sagami Bay as if you were floating in the air, and "Myojo" looks up at "Mt. Myojogatake." Both views are so good you'll want to soak in them forever. There are also three private baths available, including a cypress bath and a rock bath, where you can enjoy a private bath.
For dinner, you can enjoy delicate and modern kaiseki cuisine in the main dining area "Mutsuki," or the grill dining area "Tomura" on the top floor overlooking Mt. Myojogatake. Enjoy a meal that has been carefully crafted down to the last detail, including sake selected by a sake sommelier and desserts made by a pastry chef.
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Hakone Gora Karaku (Orix Hotels & Resorts)
Kanagawa /Hakone, Gora/ ryokan
- address
- 1300-8 Gora, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun Kanagawa
- access
- Approximately 3 minutes walk from Gora Station / Approximately 20 minutes by taxi from Hakone Yumoto Station
Bar Hotel Hakone Kazan is located about a 20-minute bus ride from Hakone-Yumoto Station and a 5-minute walk from the Horaien bus stop. This hotel is located near Chisuji Falls and has the concept of "staying at a bar." Check-in time is when the sun sets. You can relax until the afternoon of the next day, enjoying drinks and onsen. You can also enjoy a drink in your room while looking out at the Hakone outer rim.
For dinner, sit at the bar counter and enjoy some excellent drinks and food that goes well with them while watching the sun go down over the mountains. In addition to a course menu using "Hakone mountainside vegetables," there are also light meals that go well with alcohol, such as "Hokkaido duck stewed in red wine." After the meal, you can relax around the fireplace until late into the night without worrying about the time.
There are two large public baths: "Spa Kazan" overlooking the nature of Hakone, and "Spa Hinoki" where you can relax with the scent of cypress. There are also private spas where you can enjoy a drink while soaking in onsen. It is a comfortable space where the refreshing breeze will soothe your tipsy body.
Check-out is at 2 p.m., so you can start your morning off at your leisure. Wake up your body with a morning bath and then head to the lounge. Enjoy the magnificent view that you couldn't see at night in style. A champagne brunch is also available, which goes perfectly with the refreshing scenery.
Detailed information
Bar Hotel Hakone Kazan
Kanagawa /Hakone/Resort Hotel
- address
- 507-4 Kowakudani, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa
- access
- About 20 minutes from Hakone-Yumoto Station by Hakone Tozan Bus or Izu Hakone Bus to Horaien bus stop / About 5 minutes on foot from Horaien bus stop
"Hakone Gora onsen Tokinoyu Setsugetsuka" is a onsen inn conveniently located about a one-minute walk from "Gora" Station. This inn allows you to enjoy the four seasons of Hakone, and all rooms have an open-air bath, making it perfect for those who value their privacy. There are also tourist spots such as "Gora Park" and "Hakone Museum of Art" scattered around the area, making it a convenient location for sightseeing.
The guest rooms are Japanese-Western style, and are characterized by their spaciousness. The rooms on the upper floors have views of Mt. Sounzan and the Odawara area. You can enjoy a luxurious bath in the open-air cypress bath in the guest room. Mineral water and sweets are provided, and colorful yukatas are available for free rental, making the hotel a great place to stay.
You can enjoy two hot springs in the large public bath and private bath. The large public bath is spacious, and the indoor bath is filled with hot spring onsen directly from the source. After the bath, ice bars and lactic acid drinks are also provided, so you can enjoy them after the bath.
For dinner, you can choose from "Kachou", a four seasons hotpot and Japanese banquet using seafood and mountain delicacies, or "Fugetsu", a Japanese beef shabu-shabu and sushi. There is also a wide variety of Japanese set meals for breakfast, and they are stylishly presented. After your meal, why not choose some souvenirs? There are also discount times at the souvenir shop depending on the day, making it a great value for money option.
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Hakone Gora Hot onsen Tokinoyu Setsugetsuka
Kanagawa /Hakone, Gora/ ryokan
- address
- 1300-34 Kanagawa Prefecture
- access
- 1 minute walk from Hakone Tozan Railway Gora Station, 1 station to Chokoku no Mori, 10 minutes walk to Gora Park, and great access to sightseeing spots!
Hakone Yumoto onsen Yumoto Fujiya Hotel is located about a 3-minute walk from Hakone Yumoto Station. It is conveniently located as a base for sightseeing, making it the perfect place to visit the famous sights of Hakone. There are many tourist spots in the area, such as the Hakone Yumoto Ekimae Shopping Arcade and Ajisai Bridge, so you can enjoy sightseeing there as well. This historic hotel is perfect for special occasions.
The guest rooms are clean and spacious, and come in a variety of types, including Japanese-style and Western-style rooms. The renovated "Japanese-Western Room Type B" in the main building has different colors and designs on each floor, and some rooms offer views of the Hakone mountain range, the onsen town, or Hakone-Yumoto Station. Amenities are also plentiful, so you can stay with peace of mind.
The onsen facilities are also well-equipped, with a large public bath complete with an open-air bath and sauna, and four large and small private baths. The temperature of onsen and the depth of the baths are just right, and it is said to be popular for being able to enjoy a long bath. In particular, from the open-air bath, you can relax while feeling the nature of Hakone, and it will heal both your body and mind.
meal can be enjoyed at a variety of restaurants, including Japanese, Western, Chinese, sushi, an izakaya, and a lounge. In particular, the French restaurant "Vent Vert" offers the traditional "Fujiya Hotel flavor" with elaborate course meals and a la carte menus. Breakfast is also buffet style, with a wide variety of Japanese, Chinese, and Western dishes. Start your day off right with a full charge of energy and enjoy sightseeing in Hakone.
Detailed information
Hakone onsen Yumoto Fujiya Hotel
Kanagawa /Hakone, Hakone Yumoto/Resort Hotel
- address
- 256-1 Yumoto, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa
- access
- About 90 minutes from Shinjuku Station on the Odakyu Line Romancecar, get off at Hakone Yumoto Station and walk 3 minutes.
From your room, bath, or terrace, you can see the majestic mountains, Lake Ashi, Sagami Bay, and more at Hakone inns. Relax your mind and body in onsen and enjoy the spectacular views, and you'll be energized to do your best again tomorrow. If you're feeling a bit tired, why not head to one of Hakone's inns with spectacular views?