[Hakone] Escape from the everyday world at an adult-only ryokan. 7 recommended inns where you can enjoy onsen and delicious food
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Hakone is just the right distance from the Kanto region and boasts abundant nature and dozens of different spring qualities. There are many ways to enjoy it, such as eating black eggs at Owakudani, getting energized at Hakone Shrine, and eating your way through the Hakone Yumoto Shopping Arcade. If you want to spend a lively place during the day but a quiet night, why not stay at an "adult inn" that does not allow children to stay? We will introduce you to "adult-only" ryokan and auberge in Hakone where you can get away from your daily routine and soothe your fatigue with delicious food and onsen.
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Hakone has a lot of cultural entertainment, such as the Pola Museum of Art, the Hakone Museum of Art, and the Hakone Lalique Museum. There are many ways to enjoy Hakone, such as cruising Lake Ashi on the Hakone Pirate Ship or eating Hakone's specialty soba noodles. It's also conveniently located from Tokyo, Saitama, and Chiba. There are also many onsen ryokan and historic hotels, so you can enjoy a relaxing trip.
Busy places are lively and energetic, but sometimes people who are busy every day just want to spend some quiet time. In those cases, why not stay at ryokan or auberge that has an age restriction? For couples, girls' trips, or parent-child trips. Enjoying food, onsen, and conversation at a quiet inn will deepen your bond. Head to Hakone to immerse yourself in an extraordinary experience far from the hustle and bustle.
Auberge Hakone Fontaine Bleau Sengokutei is about a 10-minute drive from Owakudani Station. Located on the hilltop of Sengokuhara, this auberge does not accept guests under the age of 12. All rooms have an onsen spring bath, so you can enjoy a private bath. This is 101 Twin Ran. You can see the trees from the large windows, which has a great soothing effect. There is also an open-air bath on the terrace. There are also double and suite rooms, each with a different layout. It's fun to choose a room based on your favorite bath.
The open-air bath in the guest room is Owakudani onsen. The smell of sulfur wafts through the air, enhancing the hot onsen atmosphere. There is nothing more relaxing than bathing in onsen while enjoying the natural scenery and breeze. You can fully relieve your daily fatigue.
Their French cuisine, adapted to Japanese tastes, is very popular. On one day's menu, they had daikon mousse from the western foot of Mt. Hakone, matsutake mushroom confit, bigeye tuna carpaccio, light mushroom cream soup, grilled tilefish scales, squid ink risotto, and pan-fried domestic beef fillet. Dessert included a La France tart and other sweets. They also have a lighter "light course" plan.
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Auberge Hakone Fontaine Blow Sengokutei
Kanagawa /Hakone, Sengokuhara/ ryokan
- address
- 1245-703 Sengokuhara, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa
- access
- Hakone Sengokuhara. By car: 30 minutes by car from Tomei Gotemba IC. By JR: Get off at Odawara Station, take a bus bound for Kojiri Togendai, and get off at Hakone Country Iriguchi.
Setsugekka Bettei Suiun is about a 5-minute walk from Gora Station. As per the theme of "a hot spring inn for adults," it accepts guests from junior high school age and above. From the entrance, you can see a sophisticated Japanese atmosphere, and beyond that is a lovely Japanese garden. In this "Wa Force" room, you can take off your shoes and relax. The room is made of plenty of wood, creating a relaxing atmosphere. It comes with an open-air bath with natural onsen water, so you can have onsen all to yourself whenever you like.
The large public baths for men and women are equipped with an indoor bath, a semi-open-air bath, and a sauna. There are also three private baths available: a cypress bath, a rock bath, and a ceramic bath. The Ikoidokoro "Aoyama" is a lounge that is open 24 hours a day. After the bath, you can relax here with drinks and sweets.
Dinner is always available at Unshin-an, a meal restaurant. Since it is a semi-private room or a private room, you can enjoy it leisurely without worrying about your surroundings. It's a multi-course meal with a starter and a side dish, but it's nice to have a lot of options to choose from several main dishes and hot pot types. The service of midnight snacks is also popular. Breakfast is Japanese. You can taste the warm tofu made on the fire. You can also choose Western food if you wish.
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Gora onsen Setsugekka Annex Suiun
Kanagawa /Hakone, Gora/ ryokan
- address
- 1300-61 Gora, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa
- access
- 5 minutes walk from Hakone Tozan Railway Gora Station. 1 minute walk from the cable car "Koenshita".
Hakone Auberge Au Mirador is about 30 minutes by car from Hakone-Yumoto Station. This auberge serves French cuisine and does not accept guests under the age of 13. The Western-style building is surrounded by trees, making you feel as if you are on vacation in Europe. Most of the rooms have a view of Lake Ashi, making your stay a relaxing one in nature.
There are three types of guest rooms: Pavilion, Colonial, and the main building. This is a twin room in the main building. The French bathtub and floral wallpaper are very cute. There are also other luxurious rooms, such as the "Lake Ashi Extra Room" with a spacious living room and fireplace. The Colonial building also has a onsen bath. The source of the water is Motohakone onsen and it is said to be effective in relieving fatigue and improving poor circulation. Enjoy the hot springs and food to your heart's content.
This accommodation plan includes dinner. A total of 8 to 9 dishes are included, from amuse-bouche to petit fours, and the ingredients are seasonal, sourced from Mishima, Sagami Bay, and Suruga Bay. The portions are generous, with seasonal ingredients such as fish, meat, and vegetables. Enjoy Hakone French cuisine and a delicious trip to Hakone.
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Hakone Auberge O Mirador
Kanagawa /Hakone/Resort Hotel
- address
- 159-15 Motohakone, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun Kanagawa
- access
- Train to Bus: About 40 minutes by Izu-Hakone Bus from Hakone-Yumoto Station. Car: About 40 minutes from Tomei Gotemba IC.
Kinnotake Tonosawa is about a 5-minute drive from Hakone-Yumoto Station. Its secluded atmosphere is just across a suspension bridge. To ensure guests have a quiet time, guests under the age of 12 are not allowed to stay. All rooms have an open-air bath, where you can enjoy the "golden water" from the hotel's own hot spring. If you stay on the club floor, you can use the private lounge and enjoy free alcohol and drinks from the refrigerator.
There are eight types of rooms available, including rooms with granite open-air baths and rooms with Aomori hiba open-air baths. Even the more affordable rooms are about 57 m2, so you can relax in comfort. You can relax in the lush greenery that can be seen from the guest rooms, dining room, and lobby lounge.
Enjoy breakfast in the dining area. There are dishes that go well with rice, such as grilled fish, rolled eggs, and various side dishes. You can also choose Western food that comes with omelettes, soup, and bread. It's nice that two people can each choose what they like. It's also nice to stay for multiple nights and try both.
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Kinnotake Tonosawa
Kanagawa /Hakone/ ryokan
- address
- 191 Tonosawa, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture
- access
- From Hakone-Yumoto Station, 5 minutes after getting off ryokan tour bus. Car: 10 minutes from Miyanoshita side from Hakone IC on Odawara-Atsugi Road
"Wano Auberge Kitanokaze Saryo" is about 25 minutes by car from Hakone Yumoto Station. This auberge has 10 rooms with an open-air bath and a panoramic bath with natural hot spring water. Children under elementary school age are not allowed to stay. It is perfect for adults who want to enjoy gourmet food and onsen. There is also free beer and tea in the refrigerators in the rooms.
The source of the hot spring water in the room is Owakudani onsen and the milky white water is a distinctive feature. If you want to relax in the sauna, choose the Mizubasho room with sauna. The amenities are L'Occitane. There are plenty of amenities to relax in, such as yukata, samue, and bathrobes.
Dinner and breakfast are served in a meal area with a private space. The cuisine combines ingredients from Hokkaido and Hakone. The appetizers are inspired by the silver grass fields of Sengokuhara and are visually gorgeous. The low-temperature cooked Furano beef, stews, and desserts are all beautifully presented to lift your spirits. For breakfast, there are dishes that go well with the kettle-cooked "Yumepirika" rice, such as homemade pear yogurt juice and beef tendon miso stew. Enjoy both Japanese and Western cuisine to your heart's content.
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Hakone Sengokuhara Onsen onsen Saryo
Kanagawa /Hakone, Sengokuhara/Resort Hotel
- address
- 934-29 Sengokuhara, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa
- access
- About 40 minutes by Hakone Tozan Bus from Hakone Yumoto Station, about 2 hours by highway bus from Shinjuku Station, 1 minute walk from Senkyoro mae. Free parking for 13 cars
Hakone Kuoritei is about a 50-minute drive from Odawara Station. Junior high school students and above can stay here This inn is renowned for its cuisine. meal are served in French at Restaurant Kohaku, S. The course menu starts at 6pm. The beautifully and uniquely presented dishes are perfect for celebrations and are said to be a feast for all the senses. It's perfect for when you want to wow someone special.
This is a special room in a detached building. It comes with its own garden and onsen bath. There is also a sofa for relaxing and a work desk. Tea and sweets are provided in the room, so please enjoy them before entering onsen. There are also rooms with semi-open-air baths and rooms where you can reserve a large bath for private use, so you can choose according to your needs.
This is a private bath in the detached guest room. The water is drawn from Owakudani onsen and is acidic, so it is also known as the "sterilizing bath." It is also said to be effective in improving skin diseases. It warms the body well and the salt on the skin enhances the moisturizing effect, so it keeps you warm without getting cold, which is a great point for people who tend to have cold feet. Since it is a private bath, you can use it whenever you like without hesitation.
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Sengokuhara Hisanoha
Kanagawa /Hakone, Sengokuhara/ ryokan
- address
- 830-6 Sengokuhara, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa
- access
- Approximately 20 minutes by car from Gora Station
Ryokan Bettei Koyoi about a 3-minute drive from Gora Station. A shuttle service can be requested on the day without a reservation. Guests under 13 years of age cannot stay, so adults can enjoy a quiet time together. There are also rooms with open-air baths on the top floor. The large communal bath has an indoor bath and an open-air bath. The indoor bath is a free-flowing hot spring, while the open-air bath is a circulating bath. The spring contains salt, making it known as a "beauty bath"♪ Come and enjoy a relaxing stay and become beautiful.
This is "Japanese-Western Room 401 with Open-Air Bath." This is the most popular room, with a spacious 60㎡ space and a view of Gora's symbolic "Daimonji." There is an open-air bath on the terrace. In addition to the Western-style rooms, there is also a Japanese-style room with 8 tatami mats, which is spacious and relaxing. Up to four people can stay here by laying out futons. Perfect for a three-generation girls' trip.
Dinner is a kaiseki course meal at the restaurant. It is a luxurious course with appetizers made with seasonal ingredients, fresh sashimi, and a main course of domestic beef fillet steak. The food is delivered fresh from the live kitchen. It is a gorgeous meal with dishes such as whole lobster sashimi. For breakfast, we have freshly cooked rice cooked in a clay pot with the chef's carefully selected side dishes, dried mackerel in mirin, steamed daikon radish, and locally produced eggs. The yolk is so fresh that you can pick it up with your chopsticks, making it very nutritious.
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Ryokan Bettei Koyoi
Kanagawa /Hakone, Gora/ ryokan
- address
- 1300-658 Gora, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa
- access
- About 5 minutes by car from Gora Station, about 15 minutes on foot. Due to the steep slope, we recommend using a taxi or courtesy car.
New inns are opening one after another in Hakone, so it can be hard to decide where to stay. In that case, why not stay at an inn with an age restriction and enjoy some quiet time? Relax in the open-air bath in your room, or indulge in delicious food at an auberge that's renowned for its cuisine. Enjoy a trip to Hakone where you can escape from your everyday life and do whatever you want.