10 BEST Hakone Onsen Ryokans with Mt. Fuji Views or Private Onsen (2025 update)
Hakone is one of the most popular onsen destinations near Tokyo, boasting 17 designated hot spring areas. In this article, we've compiled a list of the top-rated onsen ryokans with excellent facilities, some featuring in-room private onsens or views of Mt. Fuji. Let's find out which one suits you the most!
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Best onsen areas to stay in Hakone:
📍 Yumoto: oldest onsen area with a lively shopping street, closest to Tokyo, ideal for short stays.
📍 Gora: most popular area with plenty of ryokan options, convenient transportation links.
📍 Sengokuhara: surrounded by mountains, mainly rely on public buses for getting around.
📍 Lake Ashi: picturesque lake views, some hotels offer views of Mt. Fuji on the southern side.
Top-rated Hakone onsen hotels:
1. Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori stunning lake views!
When it comes to hotels with the best views, Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori, which opened in 2017, is definitely at the top of the list. Situated on a gentle slope overlooking Lake Ashi, it is just a short walk to Togendai ropeway station, the pier and a public bus stop, making it an excellent base for exploring the sights in the region.
The hotel features 154 modern guest rooms, some of which face Lake Ashi and include a private bath (not natural hot spring) on the balcony. // View Room Details
Additionally, the hotel offers two communal baths with views of Lake Ashi and a Japanese-style garden respectively, each equipped with indoor and outdoor pools supplied with natural hot spring water from the Moto Hakone area. There are also two private onsen baths available for rental.
2. Hakone Hotel Mt. Fuji views!
Hakone Hotel is one of the few onsen hotels located right next to the shore of the scenic Lake Ashi, just a short walk from the Hakone Sightseeing Cruise pier and a public bus stop. The hotel features a lakeside garden, private pier, and all rooms provide stunning lake views, with glimpses of Mount Fuji on clear days.
The hotel offers 48 rooms, with the 4th-floor rooms renovated in April 2022. With floor-to-ceiling glass windows, guests can enjoy views of the iconic pirate sightseeing boats on Lake Ashi in comfort. // View Room Details
There are two communal baths at the hotel, one of which offers breathtaking views of Lake Ashi. Both baths are open to guests of all genders interchangeably.
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3. Odakyu Hotel de Yama Mt. Fuji view + near Hakone Shrine!
Odakyu Hotel de Yama, established in 1948, is one of the most renowned onsen hotels near Lake Ashi, close to Hakone Shrine. Surrounded by natural beauty, the setting is particularly enchanting, especially during the floral season when nearly 3,000 azaleas bloom simultaneously. The hotel can be reached directly via express bus from Shinjuku, with a complimentary shuttle service also connecting to the nearby Motohakone Port.
Featuring 89 guest rooms, the hotel offers a variety of accommodations, including triple rooms and rooms with private onsen baths. Some rooms overlook Lake Ashi, providing guests with breathtaking views of both the lake and Mount Fuji at the same time. // View Room Details
The hotel is a rare hotel near Lake Ashi with its own source of natural hot springs, offering alkaline spring water known for its beauty-enhancing effects!
4. Hakone Kowakien Ten-yu rooms with private onsen!
Hakone Kowakien Ten-yu, opened in 2017, has some of the top-graded onsen facilities to offer in the region. All rooms come with private onsen and it's located right next to a onsen theme park called 'Hakone Kowakien Yunessun'. Even though it's a bit far from railway stations, guests can make use of the free shuttle to travel to Gora station.
The hotel offers 150 Japanese-western style rooms equipped with private onsen bath on the balcony, and the rooms are either facing Somma volcano or the valley nearby. // View Room Details
The main highlight of the establishment is definitely two public outdoor onsen baths, one of which has scenic views of the nearby mountains. Guests can even make use of the facilities of Hakone Kowakien Yunessun for free!
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5. Laforet Club Hakone Gora Yunosumika rooms with private onsen!
Laforet Club Hakone Gora Yunosumika is located on the slope of Gora, a 5-minute walk from the Hakone Tozan Railway's Naka-Gora Station. During your stay, it's convenient to explore nearby attractions by transferring to the Hakone Tozan Cable Car and Ropeway. The hotel also provides a shuttle service to and from Gora Station, available by reservation.
The hotel boasts 44 Japanese style and Japanese-western style rooms, some with private onsen bath. The private onsen areas in the rooms are elegantly designed with wooden accents, creating a cozy and relaxing atmosphere. // View Room Details
The public onsen is surrounded by a Japanese-style garden, and it's particularly beautiful when the maple leaves turn red during autumn.
6. Emblem Flow Hakone budget-friendly + great location!
Emblem Flow Hakone is one of the most affordable and conveniently located hotels in this selection, just a short distance from the major interchange station, Gora Station. The hotel offers both bunk beds for backpackers and private rooms. While the room amenities are relatively simple, guests can enjoy a public bath with natural spring water from the Owakudani Valley.
With 21 private rooms, including rooms for 4 and 8 guests, some with private bathrooms, this hotel caters well to both large friend groups and budget-conscious family travelers.
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7. Yumoto Fujiya Hotel great location!
Yumoto Fujiya Hotel is a traditional Japanese ryokan just a 2-minute walk from Hakone Yumoto Station, a major railway interchange in the Hakone region with train connections to Gora and Odawara. Situated next to the onsen shopping street, it offers guests extreme convenience to drop off their bags and head out for sightseeing immediately!
There are 149 modern style and Japanese-style rooms in the hotel, some with balconies overlooking the nearby mountains. // View Room Details
Guests can pamper themselves in the atmospheric indoor and outdoor communal hot spring pools, or at one of the four private onsen baths for an extra cost.
8. Hakone Suimeisou great location with private onsen!
For those who are looking for a serene and private onsen experience near the railway station, Hakone Suimeisou is another great option. It's conveniently-located just a 3-minute walk from Hakone Yumoto station and Hakone-Yumoto Shopping Street is just steps away. You'll find with a tons of restaurants and souvenir stores nearby!
The hotel boasts 28 Japanese style and Japanese-western style rooms, all with views of the nearby river, with some rooms featuring private baths. // View Room Details
The hotel is complete with three communal hot spring baths and two private rental baths, and they are fed with natural low-alkaline hot spring known for its effectiveness in relieving joint pain, muscle aches, and neuralgia.
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9. Hotel Morinokaze Hakone Sengokuhara opened in 2022!
Hotel Morinokaze Hakone Sengokuhara, which opened in December 2022, stands as one of the newest onsen ryokans in the Sengokuhara area. The hotel is adorned with calligraphy and paintings, giving it the feel of a luxurious art museum. While the it is a bit distant from the station, guests can arrange for a complimentary shuttle service from Gora Station to the hotel.
Some rooms are equipped with open-air private baths on the balcony, offering sweeping views of the nearby mountains. // View Room Details
The communal baths include various indoor and outdoor pools with views of a charming little garden that changes with the seasons.
The full board plan includes a lavish and refined kaiseki dinner, which make use of local ingredients sourced from Kanagawa Prefecture.
10. Susukinohara Ichinoyu great value for money!
Susukinohara Ichinoyu, which opened in 2017, is situated near the Sengokuhara Pampas Grass Field with a nearby convenience store. All rooms in the hotel feature private hot springs using natural spring water. The standard accommodation plan starts at approximately 198 USD and includes breakfast and a luxurious dinner with Miyazaki beef sukiyaki, making it one of the most affordable options.
The hotel offers 67 rooms, with options for mountain views or views of the Hakone Botanical Garden of Wetlands. Each room includes a private natural hot spring bath. With 2 floors and no elevator, guests can request a room on the 1st floor if necessary. // View Room Details
Dinner features a delightful Miyazaki beef sukiyaki set meal with various dishes. This beef is sometimes hailed as one of Japan's “Big Three” Wagyu varieties.
The communal baths are supplied with natural hot spring water from the Owakudani, Hakone, and Ohtaike areas, surrounded by a cypress tree grove.
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