Setsugetsuka, Hakone

Setsugetsuka - A 3-star ryokan with natural hot springs, garden views, and proximity to Gora Station

Setsugetsuka features 158 guest rooms with fireplaces, safes, and laptop-friendly workspaces, some offering private open-air baths and views of the Japanese garden. The property includes an indoor mineral hot spring, a public bath with natural spring water sourced from two springs, and yukata robes available for rental. Fugetsu, one of the two on-site restaurants, serves wagyu beef shabu shabu, while guests can also choose Japanese course menus or sushi and tempura for dinner. Located in Gora, directly across from Gora Station, Setsugetsuka provides free on-site parking and is within 0.5 km of Gora Park, the Hakone Museum of Photography, and several local dining options. The 24-hour front desk assists with luggage storage, and rooms are equipped with free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and deep-soaking bathtubs.

Pros

A public hot spring bath with natural spring water drawn from two different sources.

Private open-air baths available in select rooms with garden views.

Walking distance to Gora Station, Gora Park, and the Hakone Museum of Photography.

Two on-site restaurants, including one specializing in wagyu beef shabu shabu.

Free on-site private parking and 24-hour front desk services.

Cons

Some rooms may lack private bathrooms, relying instead on shared facilities.

Proximity to Gora Station may result in occasional noise for light sleepers.