Hakone Yuryo is a traditionally styled countryside hot springs resort in Hakone, Japan ideal for day trips to relieve the daily stresses of life and to soothe the body and soul as they say. They are open 365 days a year and have indoor baths, open air baths, pottery baths and sauna facilities, towels are available for rent and purchase, plus there's a shop with specialties and local items. The restaurant at Hakone Yuryo serves authentic irori or hearth cooked cuisine with meals cooked carefully over charcoal fires on a grill or on skewers, it is worth a visit for the wonderful meals alone. They also offer relaxation services with full body massages, head, upper body and shiatsu massages, it's all here come find peace.READ MORE

Hakone Museum of Photography in Hakone, Japan is a private institution dedicated to the photgraphic works of Obsui Yamada, it was established by his grandson in 2002. They also feature permanent exhibitions by the grandson Katsura Endo with Mount Fuji displayed through the seasons, and they showcase the Obsui Yamada collection and special exhibitions by photographers working in a variety of fields. Hakone Museum of Photography presents a beautiful space for expression through photography thereby creating a blend of traditional Japanese and overseas cultures. They host photographic exhibitions by both Japanese and overseas artists, and also promote the art form through lectures, gallery talks, photography classes and other activities, come for a fascinating visit.READ MORE

Hakone Gora Suirinsou in Hakone, Japan features a 100 percent pure Hakone hot spring with their onsen, and they are the best base camp for your trip in the area just a five minute walk from the Naka-Gora cable car station. This ryokan is old and small, so you've found the perfect place for old world charm and a traditional Japanese style Hakone stay, they don't have many staff and they never bother you, traditional meals are also delivered by suppliers, and mostly everything here is self service. Hakone Gora Suirinsou is like your tiny second house in Hakone for pleasant stays, and they are just a few minutes walk from the Naka-Gora cable station, come get away and enjoy a much needed vacation in this tiny sweet, home from home.READ MORE

The Hakone Club Mmanatei is a Japanese style ryokan hotel in Hakone, Japan complete with art museum that features paintings and antiques, come relax in a warm and elegant atmosphere of days gone by, of Japan the way it was 100 years ago. Quiet accommodations surrounded by greenery over five stories face the mountain stream and at night you will marvel at all the fireflies fluttering by. This onsen with three hot spring bathrooms is privately available to use by the hour for relaxation and rejuvenation. The Hakone Club Mmanatei also serves creative and beautifully presented creative Japanese cuisine of selected organic vegetables and fresh fish as well as delicious meat dishes, all of modern Japanese Kaiseki cuisine. Come for a fabulous all round experience and stay in beautiful surrounds.READ MORE

Hotel Okada is set in the convenient location of Hakone-machi in Japan featuring 117 beautiful guest rooms over 12 floors, and the main attraction is the hot springs within the hotel and the hotel grounds. Guest room choices include spacious and elegant suites, tranquil Japanese style studios, and combination rooms with both Japanese and Western features, select rooms have private baths for guests. Dining at the hotel offers both banquet and buffet dining options and they can cater to private events, the menu is seasonal Japanese cuisine and seafood delights skilfully prepared by the hotel chefs. Hotel Okada has 5 fountainheads that produce hundreds of litres of hot spring water per minute, and there are several large baths in stunning settings with mountain views. Come for a wonderful stay, your dining pleasure and the healing waters of the magma heated hot spring baths.READ MORE

The Hakone Kowakien Garden Yunessun in Hakone, Japan is a hot spring amusement park complete with Japanese style outdoor hot spring bath, weatherproof indoor facilities and an outdoor amusement area. Don your swimwear and head for the big water slides or Rodeo mountain as its called, enjoy spectacular views as you slide down the rapids into hot water. There's also an open air hot springs bath with stunning mountain views, a jungle gym, cave bath and waterside of the dragon waterfalls. The Hakone Kowakien Garden Yunessun indoor areas include the Aegean sea of the Gods with large spa and Mediterranean motif, there's a wine bath with bright vintage colours and rich fragrance, a full coffee bath which is a first in Japan, a Doctor's fish footbath and a playground. They also have green tea baths and sake baths, a jacuzzi and three bathtubs with warm wood deck, an aroma room, Finnish sauna and offer pyroclastic treatments, it's all here including a lounge and terrace for delicious meals and buffets, a must visit.READ MORE

Aura Tachibana in Hakone, Japan is a Japanese hotel or ryokan offering comfortable rooms with flat screen TV and private bathrooms that feature free toiletries, some have a balcony and all are fitted with a seating area. The spa has 3 different kinds of hot spring baths including a rooftop private open air bath with sky terrace, a big public bath with open air bath and an open air bath in the guest room Kazeno yakata, come escape from the city, enjoy picturesque mountain views and find healing peace. Aura Tachibana serves exquisite meals at the Beppin Ryori restaurant using selected fresh ingredients, dine in one of their two buildings, the forest building for casual dining with open kitchen and terrace or the wind building serving modern dishes in a cozy atmosphere with dim lights, it's all here.READ MORE

Mount View Hakone is a beautiful hotel in Hakone, Japan with indoor and outdoor Nigori-yu hot spring baths with rare volcanic hot spring water, massages can also be arranged and free WiFi is available throughout the property. Tranquil rooms feature traditional futon beds and LCD TV, safe and yukata robes, and all room have a private toilet and washstand but bathroom facilities are shared. The famous mountains around the property are perfect for hiking with incredible views after a good nights rest. The dining room at Mount View Hakone serves delicious Japanese meals for breakfast and dinner made from local seasonal ingredients. For recreation, there is table tennis, and a shop with local products, as well as free parking, it's all here and more for a fabulous stay with relaxing hot spring baths. READ MORE

Fun2Drive in Hakone, Japan is an original JDM sports car entertainment company with the largest fleet of JDM sports cars featuring many famous brands including additions by Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche and Lotus. Join them on exciting tours with stunning scenery of Mount Fuji, landscapes, lakes, ocean and more, they offer guided tours in these legendary sports cars on some of the greatest roads in Japan, standard tours or private custom tours are available. Fun2Drive also offer sports car rentals exclusive to company members as long as you have a valid drivers license, join them for the ultimate adventure in these wonderful cars, they have an amazing fleet to choose from.READ MORE

Takumino Yado Yoshimatsu in Hakone, Japan is just 4 minutes walk from beautiful Lake Ashi and here there are shared open air hot spring baths along with private hot springs for families, and some rooms feature private hot spring baths. Enjoy a wonderful stay in Japanese style rooms with views over Mt. Fuji or twin bed room with outdoor hot spring and Japanese garden view, there is free WiFi access and free private parking as well. Takumino Yado Yoshimatsu prepares traditional kaiseki ryori which are delicious Japanese meals brought in courses to your room, enjoy an explosion of colours and tastes made with fresh seasonal ingredients. It's all here, hot spring baths, excellent cuisine and an unforgettable stay in traditional Sukiya style accommodations.READ MORE