Kanagawa Japan Travel Guide
Authentic Japanese inns, with tatami mats, futon bedding, onsen baths, and multi-course kaiseki meals.
Western-style hotels, from budget-friendly to luxury resorts; a lot of them have onsen facilities.
Budget-friendly, often with shared dorms, private rooms, and common areas. Find options on Hostelworld.
Private homes or apartments with kitchen facilities, popular for families or groups. Explore options on Booking.com or Vrbo.
Inns with natural hot spring baths on premises, often with superb views plus premium eating.
Formal campsites within Hakone's main tourist loop are limited, but options exist in surrounding Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.
Smaller, often family-run businesses for cozy, intimate stays with personalized service.
Consider platforms like TrustedHousesitters for unique stays.
Hakone’s different zones offer different atmospheres and levels of convenience.
All areas in Hakone are generally very safe, reflecting Japan’s low crime rates. Feeling secure is typical, even at night.
A quieter, spread-out territory with pampas grass fields and art museums. It offers peace but more bus travel to the core Hakone.
Smart booking practices help secure preferred accommodation and potentially save money, particularly during busy travel periods.
Hostels and guesthouses in Hakone-Yumoto. Example: Hostel & Cafe Bar Fukuya.
Business hotels in Hakone-Yumoto or mid-tier ryokan in Gora. Example: Hakone Tent.
World-class luxury ryokan with private onsen. Example: Gora Kadan, Hakone Ginyu, Hotel de Yama.
Many traditional ryokan have long histories and have real cultural encounters, from architecture to eating out.
Many offer family rooms or connecting rooms.
Some ryokan are specifically welcoming to children and provide specific amenities or services.
Experience authentic cross-cultural meetings through traditional design.
From dining ceremonies to tea services, the experience is holistic.
An example of a property that embodies local charm and tradition.
Many traditional inns are designed to blend with the natural surroundings of Hakone.
Some luxury ryokan offer rooms with private outdoor onsen, providing seclusion.
Classic Japanese hospitality (omotenashi) is a cornerstone of these stays.
Some newer hotels blend traditional aesthetics with contemporary design and comfort.
Properties near museums may echo an artistic theme in their design.
A few older hotels in Hakone have Western-style architecture dating from early foreign influence.
Accommodations deeply set in the woodland for an isolated, peaceful escape.
For a typical Japanese stay with traditional meals and onsen.
Hotels blending Western comfort with hot spring access plus picturesque scenery.
May have stairs and futon bedding. Inquire about accessible rooms.
Generally more accessible with elevators and Western-style beds. Some have ADA-compliant rooms.
Hakone's loop has some accessible transport, although some older trains/buses potentially less so.
