Hakone Airu  

In Hakone's hot-springs foothills, this traditional Japanese ryokan sits minutes from Ajiro Onsen and Ashinoko Onsen. Nearby highlights include Tamadare Falls (0.7 km), Gyokuren Shrine (0.7 km), Hakone Toy Museum (1 km) and Tenzan Onsen (1.5 km). Train station pick-up is available and the property is reachable from Haneda and Narita airports.

A small, traditional ryokan with about a dozen rooms. Expect private furnished balconies, in-room refrigerators and minibars, large flat-screen TVs, and bathrooms with separate showers and deep spring-water soaking tubs. The vibe is authentic and calm, with multilingual staff, concierge service, luggage storage and a gift shop on site.

Soak in hot springs and book onsite massages at the spa center. Unwind at the bar/lounge or grab coffee at the café. Services include room service (limited hours), free valet parking, shuttle and area transfers (some with surcharge), and a terrace for views. Breakfast options vary by rate—some include a complimentary full breakfast while cooked-to-order breakfasts are offered daily (7:30–8:30) for a fee.

Complimentary wireless internet throughout the property. Train station pick-up is provided, plus a safe-deposit box and luggage storage for convenience.

Dining focuses on Japanese cuisine with a private dining restaurant and additional on-site restaurants plus a coffee shop/café. Start the day with the offered breakfast options and end it with a drink at the bar.