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Tucked in Gora, Hakone — a compact spa hotel minutes from volcanic Ōwakudani and the hot-spring fields of Sengokuhara Onsen. You're a 4-minute walk from Ōwakudani, about 3 minutes by car to Hakone Kowakien Yunessun, and close to Hakone Gora Park and the Hakone Open Air Museum.

An intimate, boutique stay with just 8 air-conditioned rooms. Rooms feature LCD TVs, safes, down comforters and premium bedding, plus bathrooms with bidets and complimentary toiletries. Daily housekeeping keeps things neat; there are designated smoking areas on the property.

Soak and unwind at the full-service spa and sauna. Free Wi-Fi covers the property. Outdoors you’ll find barbecue grills and a table-tennis area for casual fun.

Front desk staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

There’s an on-site restaurant for easy meals and a barbecue area for DIY cookouts — ask at check-in for current opening details.