Kinokuniya Ryokan, Hakone

Kinokuniya Ryokan - A historic ryokan with private hot springs, Japanese-style rooms, and proximity to Hakone's cultural sites

Set in the green mountains of Hakone, this 300-year-old Kinokuniya Ryokan features private sulfur hot spring baths, Japanese-style rooms with tatami floors and futon bedding, and an indoor mineral hot spring. Rooms include flat-screen TVs, air conditioning, and en suite bathrooms with complimentary green tea; some offer mountain or garden views. Guests can enjoy onsite dining with dinner service available upon check-in, while landmarks like the Doll House Museum Hakone (0.5 km) and Narukawa Art Museum (3 km) are nearby. The lobby provides a free-use iPad, Wi-Fi, and a gift shop, and recreational options include table tennis, massages, and hiking. Accessible via bus from Hakone-Yumoto or Odawara Station, the ryokan is 80 km from Oshima and 6 km from Ohiradai.

Pros

Private open-air baths and an indoor mineral hot spring sourced from the property's sulfur spring.

Some rooms feature mountain or garden views, tatami flooring, and traditional futon bedding.

Proximity to cultural sites like the Hakone Checkpoint Museum and Okada Museum of Art.

Free Wi-Fi in public areas and a 24-hour front desk for convenience.

Cons

No restaurants or convenience stores are available outside the property.

Dinner service requires prior check-in.