What is a Ryokan? Ryokans are the best way to experience Japanese culture and enjoy the true comforts of Japanese hospitality and service.
Hot springs have a very long history in Japan, and they are an intimate part of Japanese culture. There are over 3,000 "onsen" ,or hot springs, in Japan. Many can be found at the ryokans available on Japanese Guest Houses.
Located less than one hour from Tokyo by train, Hakone is part of Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. Hakone is a beautiful part of Japan, and it offers everything a vacationer could hope for in their journey around the country such as mountains, lakes, hot springs, museums and interesting historical sites. Hakone is a must-see destination for any traveler to Japan.
Traveling from Narita Airport to Hakone will take some time. If your plane lands in the early morning at Narita International Airport, you can make it to a Hakone ryokan in time for dinner. However, if your plane arrives after 10:00am you will not be able to make it in time for dinner. You should stay at least 1 night in Tokyo and then go to Hakone the next day.
Welcome to Kijitei Hoeiso. This Traditional Ryokan was constructed over 300 years ago and was moved from Hida Takayama 50 years ago where it was given a new life as a ryokan. The location of the ryokan was carefully selected due to it surrounding nature and river views. Kijitei Hoeiso has 18 rooms with private indoor hot spring baths and a hanare (private guest residence) without a private bath though you can bathe in one of the ryokan's open air hot spring baths and enjoy the views of th...
Welcome to Hakone Kowakien Ten-yu. This is a luxurious modern ryokan. The concept of the ryokan is the harmony of authentic Japanese hospitality and nature. You can watch the sunrise while bathing in our enormous open air onsen (hot spring) bath with panoramic views. In addition, all rooms come with their own private open-air bath. In the evening, get you will enjoy a beautifully presented delicious Japanese-Western meal. Enjoy the heavenly experience of true Japanese hospitality during y...
Welcome to Yamagaso. This Traditional Ryokan has only 6 exclusive guest rooms and each guest room is in a separate building allowing you to enjoy complete privacy. It is our pleasure to offer our warm hospitality in making your visit to Hakone memorable. Yamagaso is an upscale, luxurious Ryokan, or Japanese style inn, located next to the Senkei Plaza Inn in Hakone-yumoto, Japan. Once you crossed through the tiny thatched gateway in front of the Ryokan, you have now entered a hidden garden...
Welcome to Hakone-Ginyu. This Modern Ryokan is built on the side of a mountain and all guest rooms have views of Hakone Mountain. There are 17 Japanese-style and 3 Western-style guest rooms and all guest rooms have a private outdoor hot spring bath on the terrace. There are 3 indoor and 2 outdoor hot spring baths for both women and men (same gender only). Traditional Japanese-style seafood cuisine is served to the guests at Hakone-Ginyu.
Welcome to Gora Kadan. This is a Luxurious Ryokan, perhaps one of the most luxurious ryokans in Japan. There are 38 Japanese-style rooms, and several of the guest rooms at Gora Kadan have their own private outdoor hot spring bath. Gora kadan has indoor and outdoor hot spring baths for both women and men. The indoor hot spring baths hold up to 40 bathers, and they are open from 3:00pm to 10:00am. The outdoor hot spring baths hold up to 20 bathers, and they are open from 3:00pm to 10:00am. ...
Welcome to Byakudan. Byakudan is located in Hakone. It has 16 rooms. It was built in the middle of a forest of about 12,000 square meters. Natural hot springs "ONSEN" baths are available. Dinner is kaiseki cuisine with Japanese seasonal ingredients. Breakfast is Japanese style. Freshly cooked rice and grilled fish etc are prepared. Please relax and enjoy in our hotel.
Welcome to Yama No Chaya. Tonosawa Hot Spring is counted among the seven hot springs of Hakone. On the other side of the suspension bridge crossing the Hayakawa River there stands a one-building inn, "Yama No Chaya". Please relax and enjoy the quiet and calm rooms offering a view of the abundant nature, the open air baths filled with flowing hot spring water, and delicious cuisine made with the finest seasonal ingredients.
