Kinnotake Tonosawa  

Tucked into Hakone’s Tounosawa neighborhood, this adult-only ryokan sits minutes from Gyokuren Shrine and Tamadare Falls. It’s also close to the Key Hiraga Museum and Hakone Toy Museum, with Hakone Kowakien Yunessun and the Open Air Museum a short drive away; Lake Ashi and Gotemba Premium Outlets are within easy reach.

Rooms blend modern tech and calm ryokan style — think iPads, LCD TVs, minibars (some free items) and espresso makers. Private bathrooms feature spring water baths with separate tubs and showers; safes, desks and separate sitting areas add comfort across the 23 guestrooms.

Soak in hot springs or stretch at the indoor pool, sauna and 24-hour fitness center. A terrace invites quiet mountain-mist mornings, and daily housekeeping keeps things pristine.

Complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected, and practical touches like a 24-hour front desk, safe deposit box and free self parking make work-and-stay easy.

Main dining serves thoughtful meals and a bar/lounge is on site for after-soak drinks. Local-cuisine breakfasts are offered daily from 7:30–9:00 for a fee, and full breakfasts are available.