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Hakone has long been a famous onsen (hot spring) destination in Japan. As such, it plays host to some of the best onsen hotels in Japan. Whether you're on a weekend getaway from Tokyo, or stopping over on your way to Kyoto, Hakone always makes for a relaxing holiday destination. It's a popular spot to visit year-round and also has historical value -- it was a checkpoint on the Old Tokaidō Road that used to stretch between Tokyo and Kyoto. These days, though, it's beloved for its hot springs and cozy hot-spring accommodations. Here are some of our favorites. Best hotels with onsen in Hakone There are lots of onsen hotels in Hakone, so it can be hard to work out which one is the best fit for you. To help you out, we've looked at not only the hot-spring facilities in each hotel, but also their tattoo policies, whether they cater to different dietary requirements, and whether they have accessible or non-smoking facilities. Pro tip: If you're only planning a day trip to Hakone, check out our Hakone one-day itinerary. And if you're an Eva fan, don't miss our Evangelion-themed guide to Hakone. Hotel name Price from Private bath available Open-air bath Tattoo policy Booking link Emblem Flow Hakone Yes No Guests with tattoos can use the hot spring Mount View Hakone Ryokan Yes Yes Guests with tattoos can use the private bath Kansuiro Annex Yes Yes Not available Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori Yes Yes Guests with tattoos can use the private bath Hakone Nanase Yes Yes Not available Hakone Kowakien Ten-yu Yes Yes Not tattoo friendly Hakone Suimeisou Yes No Guests with tattoos can use the hot spring Hakone Hoshi no Akari Yes No Guests with tattoos can use the private bath Fukuzumiro Yes No Guests with tattoos can use the hot spring Hakone Suishoen Yes Yes Not available 1. Emblem Flow Hakone From Emblem Flow Hakone is a modern hotel within walking distance of Gora Station. The hotel has an indoor onsen for guests, and we appreciate that tattoos are allowed. Besides the dormitory rooms, all the other room types have private (regular) bathrooms. Emblem Flow has a range of room types suitable for all kinds of travelers, including dormitory rooms, double rooms, and even an extra-large Suite Room for up to eight people. Breakfast is available, and they will do their best to cater to allergies and dietary requirements if given advance notice. The hotel also has an onsite restaurant offering lunch and dinner. There is free onsite parking and Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. 2. Mount View Hakone Ryokan From Mount View Hakone is a ryokan, or traditional Japanese inn. This means you can expect tatami floors, sliding doors, and plenty of traditional charm. There are both indoor and outdoor baths available -- both of which are carefully designed to complement the beauty of the ryokan's natural surrounds. You can enjoy a private bath at an extra charge, or book a room with its own private bath. There are a few different room types for one to three people, including single-room options. Breakfast is available, and the hotel can cater to vegetarians and food allergies with advance notice. We also like that they always have English and Chinese staff on duty. 3. Kansuiro Annex From Kansuiro Annex is another onsen ryokan in Hakone with a rustic atmosphere and modern amenities. The hotel has both indoor and outdoor baths, as well as an indoor private bath. Every day the water temperature is adjusted according to the source and air temperatures, so you're guaranteed a comfortable experience year-round. There are a variety of room types available that can accommodate up to two or three people. All of the rooms have comfortable, raised futon-style beds, and some also have private toilet facilities. Breakfast is available, and the hotel has free Wi-Fi throughout. Plus, all rooms are non-smoking. 4. Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori From Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori is a modern Hakone hotel with Western-style rooms. It has two large outdoor hot spring baths, one with views of the garden while the other has views of nearby Ashinoko Lake. There are also two private, semi-outdoor baths available for reservation (extra charge of per 30 minutes). There are five room types available at Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori, including a fully wheelchair-accessible room and a few rooms with private outdoor baths. Buffet-style meals are served in the restaurant, so guests can freely choose their food. Free Wi-Fi, car parking, and electric-car charging ports are all available on the premises. Unfortunately, though, no tattoos are allowed in the public bath areas. Pro tip: Check out our guide to accessible places to visit in Tokyo for more travel tips for wheelchair users. 5. Hakone Nanase From Hakone Nanase (formerly known as Manatei) is a modern onsen hotel in Hakone. It offers both indoor and outdoor baths, as well as three semi-outdoor private hot springs that guests can use for free. Notably, one of these baths has a changing room that is wheelchair friendly, and rails around the bath itself. There are also saunas in both the men's and women's shared baths. The hotel has several room types, all of which can accommodate up to three people. One of the Suite room types also fits with Universal Design ideas, and some of the rooms have private baths. Breakfast and dinner inclusions are available; however, the menu can't be changed to cater to different dietary needs. Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, and all rooms are non-smoking. 6. Hakone Kowakien Ten-yu From Hakone Kowakien Ten-yu is an elegant hotel with modern amenities located right by the Okada Museum of Art. There are indoor and outdoor baths, with both shared and private options available. As a nice bonus, all rooms also have their own open-air private bath. Ten-yu has a range of room types to choose from, with the largest able to accommodate up to five people. There are four onsite dining options, with some packages including breakfast and/or dinner. The restaurants will do their best to cater to allergies, but make sure to give the hotel advance notice so that they can make the necessary arrangements. Free Wi-Fi is available, and all rooms are non-smoking. 7. Hakone Suimeisou From Hakone Suimeisou is a tattoo-friendly ryokan in Hakone within easy walking distance of Hakone Yumoto Station. They have a beautiful open-air shared bath that offers views of the moon at night, as well as several other private open-air baths, and two large indoor shared baths. Some of the rooms also have their own private, open-air baths. The ryokan has several room types, including some that can sleep up to eight people. Breakfast and dinner options are available at the onsite restaurant, and some special diets and allergy requirements can be catered to with at least 3 days' notice (they unfortunately can't cater to egg or wheat allergies, though). Hakone Suimeisou also has free Wi-Fi and car parking. Pro tip: If you're inked up, check out our guide to tattoo-friendly onsen near Tokyo for more hot springs you can visit. 8. Hakone Hoshi no Akari From All rooms at Hakone Hoshi no Akari have private open-air baths with views of the surrounding mountains. There is also a large, indoor shared bath and a rooftop terrace with a footbath. There are two room types at Hoshi no Akari -- all of them are Japanese-style, and the largest is suitable for up to five people. The hotel's restaurant offers both breakfast and dinner, and they will try to cater to special diets if given advance notice. Notably, all rooms allow smoking. So if that's not your thing, you need to request that they deodorize the room ahead of your stay. While tattoos are not allowed in the public bath, you can use the private bath in your room. A final thing worth noting is that Wi-Fi is only available in the lobby and common areas, not in the rooms. 9. Fukuzumiro From Fukuzumiro is the place to stay for a taste of history. The hotel was founded in 1890 and is registered as an Important Cultural Property. There are two indoor shared baths and three private baths. Because of the age of the building, the baths are on the smaller side, but they have been well-maintained. Fukuzumiro has 17 rooms, each with a slightly different layout. The bigger rooms can accommodate groups of up to six people. Breakfast and dinner options are available, and they can cater to special diets with advance notice. We love that tattoos are allowed in the public baths, but unfortunately, not all rooms are non-smoking. Free Wi-Fi and car parking are available. 10. Hakone Suishoen From Hakone Suishoen is an onsen hotel in Hakone with a modern twist. All rooms have private open-air baths on the balcony, and there are shared indoor and outdoor onsen as well. The hotel also has a sauna and massage services available. The rooms at Hakone Suishoen are very spacious, with large beds and sofas. Some of the rooms have adjoining doors, so they can cater to larger groups. There are options to include breakfast and/or dinner in your booking, and special diets can be accommodated with advance notice. The hotel is non-smoking, and they offer a shuttle service between the hotel and the nearest train station -- a good option for people taking the train from Tokyo to Hakone. Car parking spaces and free Wi-Fi are available. While we do our best to ensure it’s correct, information is subject to change.

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