Researched guide · Checked on Oct 22, 2026
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Hakone, about 85 minutes from Shinjuku by the Odakyu Romancecar, is the classic hot spring getaway from Tokyo. Staying a night lets you soak in an onsen, see Lake Ashi and Owakudani without rushing, and maybe catch Mt. Fuji in the morning. Here are three places to stay with hot spring baths, from a historic hotel to big onsen hotels in Hakone-Yumoto.
Quick answer
Want history? Fujiya Hotel in Miyanoshita opened in 1878 and many of its buildings are registered cultural properties.
Want to walk from the station? Tenseien is about 12 minutes on foot from Hakone-Yumoto Station.
Want a big onsen hotel by the river? Hotel Okada is about 10 minutes from Hakone-Yumoto by the local shuttle bus.
How we chose
We have not stayed at these hotels. We chose them from official information using the criteria below, so this is a researched guide, not a review. Check current prices, reviews and room details on the booking site before you book.
We pick only a few hotels in each area. Read how we choose hotels. Each hotel below says who it suits and who should look elsewhere.
- In Hakone, reachable from Hakone-Yumoto Station by train, bus or on foot
- Has hot spring (onsen) bathing, according to the official website
- Open and clearly listed on official websites in October 2026
- Clear official information on location and access
- A clear reason to stay, confirmed on the official website: for example a direct station connection, a large public bath, a free airport shuttle or a landmark location
Hakone stays at a glance
| Place | Area | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Fujiya Hotel | Miyanoshita (about 25 min from Hakone-Yumoto by Hakone Tozan Railway, then 7 min on foot) | History, a classic Hakone stay |
| Tenseien | Hakone-Yumoto (about 12 min on foot from the station) | Easy access, large baths |
| Hotel Okada | Hakone-Yumoto (about 10 min by shuttle bus) | A big onsen hotel by the river |
New to onsen? Read our onsen and sento etiquette guide first. Many baths do not allow tattoos; see tattoos and onsen.
The hotels
Fujiya Hotel
| Location | 359 Miyanoshita, Hakone. From Hakone-Yumoto: Hakone Tozan Railway to Miyanoshita (about 25 min) then about 7 min on foot, or bus to the Hotel-mae stop (about 15 min) then about 2 min |
| Check-in / check-out | 15:00 / 11:00 |
| Good for | History, a special night in Hakone |
| Not ideal for | Travelers who want to walk from Hakone-Yumoto Station: it is about 25 minutes by train, then a short walk |
| How we picked it | Researched: we have not stayed here |
Opened in 1878 as Japan’s first full-scale resort hotel, according to the hotel. The main building dates from 1891, and many of the buildings were registered as tangible cultural properties in 1997. Guests can bathe in Miyanoshita Onsen water, and there are three restaurants serving French, Japanese and Western food.
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Tenseien
| Location | 682 Yumoto, Hakone. About 12 minutes on foot from Hakone-Yumoto Station, or about 5 minutes by taxi |
| Shuttle | Local minibus (Course A, toward Taki-dori) from the station rotary, ¥200 for junior high and over. Service is reduced: no buses from the station between 10:20 and 13:15, and on Monday to Thursday the last bus is at 16:45 |
| Good for | Easy access from the station, large public baths |
| Not ideal for | Guests with tattoos who want to use the baths: the hotel does not allow tattoos (or tattoo-style stickers) in the baths |
| How we picked it | Researched: we have not stayed here |
A large onsen hotel in Hakone-Yumoto with big public baths, which are also open to day visitors. The hotel does not allow guests with tattoos (or tattoo-style stickers) in the baths.
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Hotel Okada
| Location | 191 Yumoto-chaya, Hakone. About 10 minutes from Hakone-Yumoto Station by the Yumoto Onsen-go shared bus, or about 20 minutes on foot along the Sukumo River |
| Parking | 80 spaces, free |
| Good for | A big onsen hotel, rooms with private baths |
| Not ideal for | Travelers who want to walk from the station: it is about 20 minutes on foot, or take the shared bus |
| How we picked it | Researched: we have not stayed here |
A large hot spring hotel in Hakone-Yumoto. Some rooms have their own open-air or indoor baths, and bookings made on the official website include free entry to the group’s Yu-no-Sato bath facility, according to the hotel.
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Tips for staying in Hakone
- The Hakone Freepass covers many trains, buses, the ropeway and boats in the area. See our Hakone guide.
- Traveling light makes the mountain trains and buses easier. To send or store luggage, see luggage in Tokyo.
- Check the last bus and shuttle times before you go, especially on weekdays.
FAQ
How do I get to Hakone from Tokyo?
Take the Odakyu Romancecar from Shinjuku to Hakone-Yumoto, about 85 minutes, according to Fujiya Hotel’s access page.
Is there a historic hotel in Hakone?
Yes. Fujiya Hotel in Miyanoshita opened in 1878, and many of its buildings are registered cultural properties.
Can I stay near Hakone-Yumoto Station?
Tenseien is about 12 minutes on foot from Hakone-Yumoto Station, and Hotel Okada is about 10 minutes by local shuttle bus.
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Sources
Locations, access and facilities come from each hotel’s official website (checked October 22, 2026). Photos are shown through Agoda’s affiliate tools.
