Hanagokoro

Tucked into Gora in Hakone’s volcanic hills, this family-friendly onsen ryokan sits minutes from the Hakone Museum of Art and the Hakone Meissen Antique Museum. You’re also close to Owakudani’s steaming valley and the hands-on exhibits at the Hakone Geo Museum.

Intimate with just eight guestrooms, rooms include refrigerators, DVD players and flat-screen TVs with satellite. Private bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers fed by spring water baths, with complimentary toiletries, air conditioning and a simple desk for any planning or journaling.

Soak in natural spring water baths and unwind in the sauna and lounge after a day of sightseeing. The ryokan offers room service and baggage storage, plus free self parking for guests.

Rooms include a desk and the property provides complimentary wireless internet access—perfect for quick check-ins or maps and bookings on the go.

Nearby dining highlights regional street flavors—try local okonomiyaki and takoyaki at Okonomiyaki Kaji just a short walk away.