Kanagawa Japan Travel Guide
Traditional Japanese inns, with tatami mats, futon bedding, onsen baths, and multi-course kaiseki meals.
Western-style hotels, from budget-friendly to luxury resorts; many 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 and upscale eating.
Formal campsites within Hakone's main tourist loop are limited, but alternatives can be found in surrounding Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.
Smaller, often family-locally-owned 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 region with pampas grass fields and art museums. It offers peace but more bus travel to central Hakone.
Smart booking practices help secure preferred accommodation and potentially save money, especially during peak travel times.
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 for meals.
Many offer family rooms or connecting rooms.
Some ryokan are specifically welcoming to children and provide specific amenities or services.
Experience authentic cultural experiences 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 up-to-date 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 quintessential Japanese stay with conventional 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 plus Occidental-style beds. Some have ADA-compliant rooms.
Hakone's loop has some accessible transport, but some older trains/buses might be less so.
