Quick FactsOverview
About Hakone Yuryo
Hakone Yuryo, Japan is a day-use traditional hot spring facility on the former site of the Hakone Begonia Garden, near Tonosawa Station on the Hakone Tozan Railway in Kanagawa Prefecture. It opened in spring 2013 and is styled as an old Japanese private house set in forested hills above Hakone-Yumoto. The spring water is an alkaline simple onsen from Tonosawa Onsen, one of the seven historic hot spring areas of Hakone, classified for its skin-smoothing properties. The facility is day-use only with no accommodation.
The main public bath building, Honden Yurakuan Oyu, offers gender-separated indoor baths, multiple open-air rotenburo, pottery and ceramic baths, a rock bath, and a sauna for each gender. Rest spaces include a tatami room, a large manga reading room described as the largest manga collection in the Hakone area, and a hammock nap room. The facility also has 19 private open-air bath rooms, Hanare Yuya Kaden, described as the largest selection of private outdoor baths in the Tokyo area. Private rooms range from 18 to 32 square metres and accommodate two to four people; reservations are made on the day by phone or at the front desk. From April 1, 2025, the tattoo restriction on the public baths was lifted and tattooed guests are fully welcome.
Location & Access
Getting to Hakone Yuryo
Hakone Yuryo is in Tonosawa, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture. A free shuttle bus from Hakone-Yumoto Station runs every three minutes and takes around three minutes to reach the facility; this is the most convenient access route. Alternatively, the facility is approximately a five-minute walk from Tonosawa Station on the Hakone Tozan Railway. From Tokyo, take the Odakyu Line from Shinjuku to Odawara (Romancecar limited express approximately 70 minutes, or rapid express approximately 90 minutes), then the Hakone Tozan Railway to Hakone-Yumoto. The Hakone Free Pass from Odakyu covers the Tozan Railway and the Odakyu line leg and can reduce overall costs for a day trip including other Hakone sightseeing.
Public baths are open weekdays 10:00 to 20:00 (last entry 19:00) and weekends and holidays 10:00 to 21:00 (last entry 20:00). Prices were revised from April 1, 2026; confirm current adult and child pricing at hakoneyuryo.jp before visiting. Private open-air bath rooms start at 6,000 yen per room per session (minimum two hours) and are available on the day by reservation only, telephone (+81-460-85-8411) or same-day at the front desk. No towels are available to rent; bath towels (550 yen) and face towels (300 yen) can be purchased at reception. Free parking for 92 cars.
Suitability & Accessibility
Who Hakone Yuryo Suits
Hakone Yuryo suits day-trippers from Tokyo who want a quiet, high-quality traditional onsen experience within easy reach of Shinjuku. The free shuttle bus, reasonable entry price, and high-quality alkaline Tonosawa spring water make it one of the most accessible and well-regarded day onsen in the Hakone area. Its traditional old-house design, forested setting, and lack of accommodation mean the atmosphere is calmer than resort-style facilities in the area.
The 19 private open-air bath rooms are particularly useful for families with small children (children aged 5 and under are not admitted to the public baths), couples, or tattooed visitors seeking privacy, though from April 2025 tattoos are fully accepted in the public baths as well. The irori hearth-cooking restaurant on site allows visitors to extend the visit with a meal. For those planning a longer Hakone day trip, Yunessun is a short bus ride away for a contrasting theme-park style experience.
Wheelchair users can access the facility entrance and there is a universal design private bath room; however, the public baths are not fully accessible by wheelchair. Children under 6 are not permitted in the public baths; mixed-gender bathing is not permitted for guests aged 7 and over in the public baths. Private bath rooms accept families with children of any age. Unaccompanied visitors under 18 are not permitted.
Safety & Etiquette
Hakone Yuryo Safety Tips
Hakone Yuryo is generally safe as a professionally staffed day-use facility with clean, well-maintained baths and clear guest policies. The main safety considerations are the bath temperatures, the age restrictions in the public areas, and the standard health contraindications for alkaline thermal bathing.
The Tonosawa spring water is alkaline, classified as gentle on the skin, but any thermal bath carries the standard risks of overheating and dehydration. Limit soaking sessions to 10 to 15 minutes, drink water between soaks, and exit if you feel dizzy or unwell. People with heart conditions, hypertension, or open wounds should not use the baths or should consult a doctor first. The sauna facilities reach high temperatures; limit time inside and cool down between sessions. Children aged 5 and under are not permitted in the public baths and must use a private room instead.
No towels are available to rent; purchase a bath towel and face towel at reception before entering the bath area. Indoor clothes can be rented for 300 yen. Wash thoroughly at the shower stations before entering any communal bath; this is both an etiquette and hygiene rule. Mixed-gender bathing is not permitted for those aged 7 and over in the public bath sections. The facility does not allow guests to bring food or drink from outside. Drunk guests are not admitted. Arrive early on weekends as the parking area (free, 92 spaces) fills quickly, and the free shuttle bus from Hakone-Yumoto Station is the most reliable access.
