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Ajisai Onsen Ryokan - Award Winning Private Open Air Onsen Hakone

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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1320-653, Gora, Hakone, Kanagawa, 250-0408
  • Place, Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hakone Gora Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Hakone Open Air Museum
    ‪20 min walk‬
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Japanese Style Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Style Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Futons

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Family Studio, Corner | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Studio, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Single Futons and 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Family Suite | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 12
  • 12 Single Futons

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About this property

Ajisai Onsen Ryokan - Award Winning Private Open Air Onsen Hakone

Suburban ryokan in Hakone with free parking
This ryokan features a garden, a front desk safe and free self-parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include multilingual staff assistance and a vending machine. Housekeeping is available on request.
Ajisai Onsen Ryokan - Award Winning Private Open Air Onsen Hakone offers 6 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, bidets and toilets with an electronic bidet. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and free toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Private bath/onsen services include an indoor private onsen (in communal space) and an outdoor private onsen (in communal space). Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and yukata (Japanese robe). There are 4 hot springs open between 4:00 PM and midnight.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Ajisai Onsen Ryokan - Award Winning Private Open Air Onsen Hakone. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Hakone Gora Park. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and breakfast (surcharge) are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, multilingual staff and a vending machine
  • On-site recreation includes hot springs
  • 8 minutes by foot from Hakone Gora Park and a 3-minute drive from Hakone Open Air Museum
  • Pets welcome for a fee
Ajisai Onsen Ryokan - Award Winning Private Open Air Onsen Hakone offers its guests hot springs. Public spaces have free WiFi. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at Ajisai Onsen Ryokan - Award Winning Private Open Air Onsen Hakone. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Hakone ryokan.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a local cuisine breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 3,300 for adults and JPY 3,300 for children
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 4 hot springs

Family friendly

  • Baby toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains

Spa

  • 4 hot springs
  • Hot springs open from 4:00 PM - midnight
  • Hot springs water temperature - 40 ºC
  • Private indoor onsen (mineral springs) in communal space
  • Private outdoor onsen (mineral springs) in communal space
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Genkan (entryway)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Children's robes
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Fusuma (room partition)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Safe
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring
  • Tokonoma (alcove)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (4:00 PM - 11:30 PM) and Monday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: JPY 5000 per pet, per stay
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: from approximately JPY 3300 for adults and from JPY 3300 for children
  • Pet fee: JPY 5000 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Sunday: 4:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Hot springs access available from 4:00 PM to midnight.
  • Reservations are needed for private bath/onsen. For reservations, contact the ryokan before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children aged 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Ajisai Onsen Ryokan

Ajisai Onsen Ryokan - Award Winning Private Open Air Onsen Hakone Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 247 out of 343 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 343 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 343 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 343 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 343 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ajisai Onsen Ryokan presents beautifully. The grounds fit in with the surrounding forest landscape, creating a sense of serenity. The staff were friendly, attentive, and accomodating of various requests, including changes to private onsen access on days when we were engagin in Hakone and Gora's experiences. The ryokan is well situated, close to Gora station and cable car, however, it is a difficult walk due to the general steepness of the area - especially with larger luggage or walking with small children - a taxi is recommended by the facility and myself alike. The waters of the onsen themselves are hot, but not so hot that young children cannot enjoy the experience too. In terms of dining, the breakfast options are traditional or western, and children amd babies are catered to as well. Overall, a fantastic experience, and I look forward to the opportunity to return in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ariana, Invercargill

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Orawan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Leonardo, Yokohama

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not the most authentic ryokan experience - very touristy but service was nice and onsen was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANGELA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a unique experience. The 2 indoor and 1 outdoor onsen were very relaxing. The staff were extremely friendly, polite and helpful. The traditional Japanese food was beautifully presented and tasty. The standard of cleanliness was exceptional. About 25 minutes walk from Gora station if you are dragging heavy cases up the hill! Otherwise about 15 minutes.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ela

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Han

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful onsen retreat

Great for families looking for some traditional serenity. Tucked away with ability to book private onsen. Yes as a base when exploring Hakone, but get ready to walk.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awful Disgusting Ryokan

My family and I had an utterly deplorable experience at this ryokan in Hakone, which was so appalling that we couldn’t bear to stay the night. Despite its exorbitant pricing, comparable to a 5-star hotel, the conditions were shockingly substandard and outright disgusting. The onsens, which should be a highlight, were filthy, with hair, bugs, and debris floating in them. They were not cleaned between uses and emitted a revolting smell of rotting organic matter. The room was equally unacceptable—grimy, with a pervasive mildew odor that made it unbearable. Even the windows were so dirty we couldn’t see out of them, further adding to the sense of neglect. This ryokan’s cleanliness and maintenance are nonexistent, and it’s an outrage that they charge premium rates for such a deplorable experience. We left immediately and spent the same amount to stay at a proper 5-star hotel, which was a night-and-day difference. Even though we couldn’t get a refund, it was worth every penny to escape this place. Avoid this ryokan at all costs—there are far better options in Hakone that actually care about their guests’ experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irina

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Traditional Japanese onsen. The only issue iir is in the middle of nowhere and impossible to get any kind of cab or uber in the morning to go to your next destination. Everything at the hotel was great. Service is great. People are extremely kind and helpful, lovely staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merav

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Must stay in Hakone for a Japanese experience

Beautiful onsen, very hiddrn and quiet. Seems like an authentic Japan experience for foreign travelers. Wonderful private hot spring baths. Choice of western or Japanese slerping arrangements. Ie. Beds or futon mats on real tatami floors. The dinner and breakfast alone are worth the stay. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Especially when navigating cultural differences.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Truong

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a great place to enjoy a private onsen and nice staff. Be ready to to hike from Gora station to the hotel. Its a bit of a steep hill. I would recommend catching a short taxi.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prathima

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Ryoken & onsen experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a beautiful place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Ryokan. Peaceful and very serene. I enjoyed walking around the town, visiting the Rose Garden, and eating at local eateries. I would highly recommend this Ryokan for people wanting the onsen experience, as you can request it privately. That was the main reason why I chose this onsen. I highly recommend this Ryokan.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chou

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed just one night with family. The traditional dinner and breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our luxury stay in Japan. We absolutely loved the traditional ryokan and the private onsen was just dreamy. We had the option to book an hour every morning and evening—we just booked in the evening because in the morning we are usually ready to get our day started (and I think the bookings started maybe at 8am?). We loved the little walk down the hill to the train station—it was a pretty walk. While in Halone, Gora Park is a MUST—it is so beautiful and there is so much to see. I’d also recommend the Hakone Free Pass, which covered all of our transportation, the visit to Gora Park, and lots more! We’d definitely stay here again!
The view from our window that overlooked the walkway to the front of the hotel.
Room service—shrimp rice, butter chicken, and vegetable curry. It was all delicious!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria, San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Google maps made this place very hard to find. It’s way up a steep hill and not an easy walk so don’t plan on walking there. It’s a very difficult 20 min walk. Call a cab. Breakfast is not that great and is kind of expensive. Hot mineral springs are nice and are booked by the hour for each room so they are private. Staff is very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful traditional ryokan. Clean, with private onsens you can use twice per day (or more). Very friendly staff. Highly recommend! Tip: take a taxi from the train station, it is a 15 min walk but very uphill. Also, for fine dining you can walk 10 minutes to the Hyatt that has two nice restaurants incl. sushi.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique experience. Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025