The best ryokan in Hakone in 2026 are Gora Kadan in a former imperial villa, Hakone Ginyu with valley-view baths, KAI Hakone by the river in Yumoto, Gora Hanaougi and Hakone Kowakien Tenyu with private open-air baths, and the historic Fujiya Hotel, a Western-style classic since 1878.
Hakone is the classic onsen escape from Tokyo, about 90 minutes from Shinjuku. Many ryokan offer rooms with private open-air baths, which also suit guests with tattoos. See also our things to do in Hakone.
A ryokan in a former imperial family villa.
Gora Kadan occupies a former summer villa of the imperial family, with modern rooms, private baths and refined kaiseki.
It is Hakone's most famous ryokan.
Good to know: Book a room with a private open-air bath.
1300 Gora, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0408
Private baths overlooking a forested valley.
Hakone Ginyu is famous for rooms with private open-air baths on balconies over a deep valley.
It is adults-oriented and romantic.
Good to know: Book early; it fills months ahead.
100-1 Miyanoshita, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0404
A Hoshino ryokan by the river in Yumoto.
KAI Hakone, from Hoshino Resorts, sits by the Sukumo River near Hakone-Yumoto, with riverside baths and local crafts.
It is easy to reach from the station.
Good to know: Try the craft activities offered in the evening.
230 Yumotochaya, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0312
Every room with a private open-air bath.
Gora Hanaougi is a ryokan in Gora where every room has its own open-air hot-spring bath, with mountain views.
It is good for privacy.
Good to know: Ask for a room facing the mountains.
1300-681 Gora, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0408
Japan's grand classic hotel since 1878.
The Fujiya Hotel opened in 1878 and blends Japanese and Western architecture; it has hosted many famous guests.
It is a hotel, not a ryokan, but a Hakone essential.
Good to know: Join the free historic building tour.
359 Miyanoshita, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0404
Rooms with private onsen baths and a big public bath.
Hakone Kowakien Tenyu has rooms with private hot-spring baths and a large public bath with mountain views.
It is a modern, comfortable choice.
Good to know: Book a room with a private bath for tattoos.
1297 Ninotaira, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0407
Gora Kadan is the most famous; Hakone Ginyu is loved for its views.
Many ryokan don't allow tattoos in shared baths; book a room with a private bath.
Take the Odakyu Romancecar from Shinjuku to Hakone-Yumoto, about 90 minutes.
Most ryokan include a kaiseki dinner and Japanese breakfast.
Autumn for leaves and winter for clear Fuji views and cozy baths.