Hakone Yuryo, Kanagawa

Super clean and well worth the price. We upgraded to type 2 and had a larger onsen to soak in and it was great. There’s everything you need in the room including face lotion, body lotion, soaps to shower, q tips, combs and hair ties. We rented robes for 100 yen and they provided towels. Highly recommend doing this and you can bring your own snacks so go to the Lawson beforehand. There’s a mini fridge in the room with two free bottles of water too.

PROS ➕ Large onsen with nature view ➕ Other amenities ➕ Affordable CONS ➖ None Date visited: 05/06/2024 We arrived at the Hakone Yuryo bathhouse on foot. There were buses running from the train station, but it was already late. According to the staff, we had about an hour to bathe, so we got right to it. For a low price, we were handed a locker key and directed to the men’s section. On the way, I noticed the facility had plenty to offer—souvenirs, snacks, a garden, and a rest area complete with shelves of manga, just to name a few. There were even private baths, which I was glad I hadn’t reserved. It was already dark outside, so I didn’t linger too long. We headed straight to the onsen. After stripping and placing our belongings in a locker, we met a local who explained all the onsen etiquette we needed to know—in fluent English. I’m still grateful for that. I’d recommend looking up the rules before you even consider visiting one of these public bathhouses. Armed with fresh bathing knowledge, we entered the onsen hall. There were several pools with varying temperatures—all hot and steamy, in my opinion. I washed myself at one of the two washing stations before jumping into a pool, which turned out to be the warmest one. I say “pool,” but they were designed to resemble natural hot springs, with rocks and boulders. Fallen leaves from nearby trees floated on the surface, adding beautifully to the ambience. A low fence bordered the onsen. Beyond it was darkness, but I could imagine the view would be stunning in daylight. I soaked for a short while, hopping between pools to find the most comfortable one. I also tried the sauna, which was still running—thankfully. By then, it was just the two of us in there, but I wasn’t about to complain. We spent about half an hour bathing, just as I felt a headache starting to kick in. A variety of vending machines were installed in the locker room, offering snacks and bathing necessities. I bought and drank a small bottle of milk to stay in the spirit of things. We left just as quickly as we arrived. The process was swift and effortless. We returned the key and thanked the staff for their work, then left—but not before picking up some hotspring–boiled eggs. Overall, I highly recommend this bathhouse and any bathhouses if you’re in Hakone. While private services are available, nothing beats bathing butt-naked with strangers in a public pool.

This was my second time visiting Hakone Yuryo (after coming here in April last year), and I honestly couldn’t have enjoyed it more. We booked a private onsen room, which was spotless, very well maintained, and truly private. The onsen itself was incredibly relaxing and felt very healing, we enjoyed every minute of it. After the onsen, we had a massage appointment, and it was outstanding. We chose a 30-minute full body massage combined with a 20-minute facial, and the masseuses were absolutely amazing. We left feeling completely refreshed and honestly wishing we had booked even longer. For our next trip, we’re already planning to stay overnight instead of just doing a day trip, it’s that good. The staff is very friendly, speaks English well, and the whole experience is very smooth. You can pay both by card and cash, which is convenient. I highly recommend this onsen, a perfect place to relax and unwind in Hakone.

Very nice place. There should be more places where to sit or lie down, to relax after sauna or hot water. It would be also useful to have shower before cold pool after sauna, washing with bucket of water is not so effective. Restaurant is extremely delicious! You must to create registration number and wait in the queue, but it diseased it.

Literally went TWICE in my 3 day trip. Super amazing and accommodating people. Just did the message both days lol, so did not do the onsen, but was probably the best message of my life. You're with other people in the room but still super zen and peaceful.