Hakone Yuryo Onsen

Hakone Yuryo is a premier day-trip onsen located just outside Hakone-Yumoto, the historic gateway to the Hakone region. Designed with the aesthetic of a traditional countryside inn, the facility is celebrated for its diverse outdoor baths (rotenburo) that offer immersive views of the surrounding woodland. For those seeking a more exclusive experience, the onsen features 19 private open-air bathing rooms available for hourly rental, providing a secluded sanctuary for families or groups looking to escape the communal bustle.

Beyond its mineral-rich waters, the facility is renowned for its vigorous löyly (roryu) sauna service. This Finnish-inspired ritual involves staff throwing scented water—with fragrances varying daily from refreshing mint to sweet peach—onto hot stones before using large fans to waft intense waves of steam directly at guests. Held every hour, this high-heat performance is a favorite for regular sauna-goers, though the third and final round of steam often prompts a swift and humbled migration toward the cooling forest air. Combined with an on-site restaurant specializing in traditional charcoal-grilled cuisine, the onsen provides a sophisticated and complete mountain retreat.

Visitor Information
Address	4 Tonosawa, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0315 (Google Maps)
Opening Hours	10:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Weekdays) / 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Weekends & Holidays)
Price	Adults: ¥1,600 / Children: ¥800 / Private Tubs: ¥3,900 – ¥5,900 per 60 mins
Website	Visit Website

Access Information
Method	Transport	Access Details
Free Shuttle	Hakone-Yumoto Station	A free shuttle bus departs every 10–15 minutes from the station bus stop. (3-min ride)
Walking	From Station	Approximately a 15-minute uphill walk from Hakone-Yumoto Station.