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Hakone is a representative hot spring resort in Japan. One of its attractions is the good access from Tokyo and we’ve been there more than 10 times to enjoy authentic hot spring. We’ve scoured the area to bring you the 12 best family friendly hotels that will make your stay in Hakone absolutely amazing. Trust us, we know how important it is to find the perfect balance of fun for the kids and relaxation for Mom and Dad.

FYI, in Hakone, there are some ryokans (traditional Japanese inns) that only allow adults to stay, so please be careful when looking for accommodations. All the accommodations listed here are kids and family friendly.😊

Recommended hotels in Hakone by areas

Hakone, nestled in the mountains, is divided into several unique areas that are too spread out for walking between them, but each one boasts its own special charm:

Our recommended hotels offer something for everyone, with hot springs and delicious cuisine for Mom and Dad to unwind, and family friendly features such as Kids menu, Price for kids, family room and more.

1. Gora Byakudan

Byakudan means sandalwood and the place is filled with its scents. They offer top-notch service, private in-room hot springs, and amazing Kaiseki meals.

📍Area: Gora
⭐Review Score: 9.7 (Exceptional!)
😊Family Room: All is spacious.
🧒Kids Stay Free: Age 0-5 costs 2,200 yen
👚Laundry: No
🍽️Microwave: Warming service only

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Embraced by a 3,160 m² (34,000 ft²) forest in Hakone Gora, Gora Byakudan offers a tranquil retreat for families. Featuring the scent of sandalwood, “byakudan” in Japanese, all 16 rooms boast private open-air baths with free-flowing hot spring water. The spaces harmonize traditional Japanese charm with modern design, including furniture by renowned architects. Indulge in exquisite kaiseki cuisine highlighting local ingredients from Manazuru, Sagami Bay, and Hakone Izu. Parents can unwind with complimentary amenities in the lounge, while kids enjoy entertainment and snacks. The attentive staff ensures a memorable, relaxing stay for the entire family. 😊

How to Book here?

You can book Gora Byakudan with Booking.com or Agoda. If you have any special needs it’s better to let them know – they’ll probably make it happen! ✨

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2. FUFU Hakone

Everything’s top-notch at this hot spring inn – it’s the best Hakone has to offer. We stayed here too.

📍Area: Gora
⭐Review Score: 9.4 (Wonderful)
😊Family Room: All is suite room.
🧒Kids Stay Free: Age 0-12 costs 1,650 yen
👚Laundry: No
🍽️Microwave: Warming service only

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Nestled in the heart of the Hakone mountains, FUFU Hakone offers an enchanting escape for families. The resort’s design elegantly incorporates the rocky terrain, with stone walls and counters exuding strength, while delicate flowers and bamboo vases add a touch of Japanese softness. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Hakone mountain range from the magnificent public bath or the private open-air baths in each room, featuring two distinct hot spring qualities. Savor delectable meals, with the attentive staff ensuring a memorable celebration for special occasions like birthdays. For more insights into our stay at this resort, please refer to this post. We highly recommend checking it out!

How to Book here?

You can book FUFU Hakone with Booking.com or Agoda. January-March is Onsen peak season! Booking it early for not missing your stay at this wonderful place.✨

3. Madoka no Mori

A luxury ryokan in Hakone with stunning mountain views. Wooden interior is beautiful.

📍Area: Gora
⭐Review Score: 9.4 (Wonderful)
😊Family Room: All is spacious.
🧒Kids Stay Free: Age 0-6 costs 3,000 yen
👚Laundry: No
🍽️Microwave: Warming service only

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The ryokan features tatami flooring throughout and offers 20 rooms with private outdoor baths. Guests can enjoy indoor hot springs fed by two distinct spring sources. Family-friendly services include kids’ menus for children aged 3 and above, baby amenities (bath, soap, bed guards, high chairs), and children’s yukatas (80cm+). The food, onsen, and overall facilities are highly rated both domestically and internationally, making it a recommended accommodation. Shuttle service is available from nearby stations like Gora Station; advance reservation is recommended for this service.

How to Book here?

You can book Madoka no Mori with Agoda. Don’t miss the entrance – the waterwheel and wooden details make a perfect photo spot!📷

4. Hakone Kowakien Tenyu

Natural hot spring open-air baths in all 150 guest rooms, stands atop a hill in Hakone. Food is Excellent too!

📍Area: Kowakudani
⭐Review Score: 8.9 (Wonderful)
😊Family Room: Quad
🧒Kids Stay Free: Age 0-2
👚Laundry: No
🍽️Microwave: Yes

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Surrounded by the woodland of Hakone, this splendid Japanese Hotel offers an exclusive stay for you. You can get there only a one-minute walk from the “Tenyu” bus stop, or they have a free shuttle service from the “Gora” station of Hakone Tozan Railway. They offer onsen open-air baths for every rooms, which is rare, with numerous kid-friendly amenities. Their rooms feature a luxurious atmosphere, commanding a fine view of Hakone’s nature. They provide breakfast and dinner. You can enjoy Japanese-Western creative cuisine made from selected seasonal ingredients. Activities like craft experience, walking/cycling, or an amusement spa facility “Yunessun” are waiting for you. Luggage delivery by delivery service is accepted.

How to Book here?

You can book Hakone Tenyu with Booking.com or Agoda. Actually we’ve visited here three times because we loved dinner and breakfast, stunning even for a local Japanese.

5. Setsugetsuka

All 158 rooms have private cypress open-air baths, and it’s just a 1-minute walk from the station.

📍Area: Gora
⭐Review Score: 8.3 (Very Good)
😊Family Room: Triple, Quad
🧒Kids Stay Free: Age 0-2
👚Laundry: No
🍽️Microwave: Warming service only

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A high-end hotel surrounded by Mount Hakone. It’s located next to the “Gora” station. Only a 4-minute walk takes you there. They feature luxurious hospitality with private open-air baths and various amenities including Matcha green tea. They take it seriously to provide relaxation in a traditional Japanese atmosphere. Their esthetic salon and large public baths are prominent, so you can retrieve well after a long walk. By their offerings from seasonal ingredients for breakfast and dinner, they provide a night meal option, called “Yonaki-Soba.” Meals for breakfast and dinner mark the exclusive Japanese-style Kaiseki course menu. Luggage delivery by shipment service is accepted.

How to Book here?

You can book Setsugetsuka with Booking.com or Agoda. Don’t miss the entrance – the waterwheel and wooden details make a perfect photo spot!📷

6. Hakone Kowakien Hotel

Rebuild everything and reopened in 2023. Very new. Close to Yunessun and in a great location for activities in Hakone.

📍Area: Kowakudani
⭐Review Score: 8.3 (Very Good)
😊Family Room: Triple, Quad
🧒Kids Stay Free: Age 0-2 costs 2,000 yen
👚Laundry: Yes
🍽️Microwave: Yes

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Newly renovated in July 2023, this hotel offers unlimited access to Hakone Kowakien Yunessun, a hot spring amusement park perfect for year-round family fun. Kids will love the spacious rooms, exciting water park, and lively festival area with games, while parents can relax in the top-floor public baths or indulge in a well-deserved spa treatment. The lobby’s atrium design showcases stunning garden views, inviting families to explore the vast 16,000 m² grounds. Savor delicious buffet meals featuring live cooking stations, local specialties, and complimentary drinks. With its focus on hot springs, nature, and culinary delights, this hotel promises an unforgettable family getaway in the heart of Hakone.

How to Book here?

You can book Hakone Kowakien Hotel with Booking.com or Agoda. It’s the newest large scale hotel in Kowakudani area, actuay very close to Tenyu.

7. Hakone Suishoen

Top-class ryokan that represents the best of Hakone. Known for its exceptional hospitality, it promises a stay that will satisfy the whole family.

📍Area: Owakudani
⭐Review Score: 9.2 (Wonderful)
😊Family Room: Triple, Quad, Connecting
🧒Kids Stay Free: Age 0-12 costs 1,650 yen
👚Laundry: No
🍽️Microwave: No

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A sleek traditional luxurious Japanese Hotel. Their high-end hospitality aims for stress-free relaxation, including their luxurious esthetic spa, private open-air hot spring baths for every rooms, and family-friendly amenities like bed guards and house-clothes uniforms for kids. They offer Japanese-style breakfast and dinner with a seasonal selection of local ingredients. They have a souvenir shop, where you can enjoy finding traditional Japanese items. Luggage shipment before arrival is accepted. Free shuttle service is available from the “Kowakien” bus stop on request in advance.

How to Book here?

You can book Hakone Suishoen with Booking.com or Agoda. We had stayed here once, and it was excellent. You can dine in the National Registered Cultural Property – it’s an precious experience to remember!

8. Hotel Okada

A Japanese-style resort hotel with 5 hot spring sources and 13 different hot spring baths, conveniently located right near Hakone-Yumoto Station.

📍Area: Hakone Yumoto
⭐Review Score: 8.2 (Very Good)
😊Family Room: Triple, Quad, Family Room
🧒Kids Stay Free: Age 0-2
👚Laundry: No
🍽️Microwave: Warming service only

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A highly family-friendly mixed Japanese-Western style hotel. Located along the Sukumo River, 4 4-minute ride by vehicle takes you to the location from the “Hakone Yumoto” station. You can also use the community bus to get there in addition to a taxi or car. They are significantly aware of luxurious and worry-free stays for families with babies. They are well-equipped with complimentary amenities for baby care like baby baths and chairs with all goods for bathing, bed guards, baby-bottle warmers, picture books, etc. Breakfast and dinner are provided both in Japanese and Western style, which are made from chef’s selections of local and seasonal ingredients to invite you to a superb time. Numerous activities regarding cultural experiences, hiking in nature alongside bathing are available. Luggage delivery in advance is accepted.

How to Book here?

You can book Hotel Okada with Booking.com or Agoda. Express train from Shinjuku takes you right to the final stop – couldn’t be more convenient!

9. Yusakaso

A family-friendly hot spring inn with kids’ spaces and a welcoming atmosphere for babies. The high ratings really show how great this place is!

📍Area: Hakone Yumoto
⭐Review Score: 9.0 (Wonderful)
😊Family Room: Quad
🧒Kids Stay Free: Age 0-2
👚Laundry: No
🍽️Microwave: Warming service only

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An upmarket Japanese hotel with classic Japanese architecture. Surrounded by nature, they provide all-private wellness with hot spring baths and in-room meal service. Also, their top priority aims especially for families with babies. Alongside free 5 diapers, bins, and baby chairs, they offer services such as baby-meal warming, or baby-friendly hot springs. Both breakfast and dinner are served in-room by the professional chef of Kyoto-style cuisines from appetizers to desserts. You can enjoy tasty meals feeling their creativity. Located on the Tokaido route, you can reach the place in four minutes by bus or taxi from the “Hakone Yumoto” station.

10. Rakuten Stay Villa Sengokuhara

A perfect place to rent the whole building. Kids love the ceiling nets and loft – it’s like a secret hideout! You can be as noisy as you want, making it ideal for families.

📍Area: Sengokuhara
⭐Review Score: 8.8 (Wonderful)
😊Family Room: Triple, Quad
🧒Kids Stay Free: Age 0-5
👚Laundry: Yes
🍽️Microwave: Yes

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Set in the highland of Hakone, this upscale villa-style private accommodation is one of the hidden gems. They prioritize amusement items for kids alongside top-rated wellness like private hot springs. In their spacious room, you can enjoy super-comfortable stays in a wooden warm-colored living room, kitchen and dining space, and bedroom. A large-screen TV with Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, etc, is available. There is also a garden with a terrace, where you can get in touch with the true nature of Japan. Close to their location, you will find various museums so that you can enjoy a harmony of nature and art.

11. Hakone Hoshi no Akari

Great views, beautiful night skies, hot springs, and delicious food make moms and dads happy. Kids are thrilled too, with a playroom and Nintendo Switch rentals available!

📍Area: Sengokuhara
⭐Review Score: 8.9 (Wonderful)
😊Family Room: Triple, Quad
🧒Kids Stay Free: Age 0-2
👚Laundry: No
🍽️Microwave: Warming service only

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Set in the highland of Hakone, this upscale villa-style private accommodation is one of the hidden gems. They prioritize amusement items for kids alongside top-rated wellness like private hot springs. In their spacious room, you can enjoy super-comfortable stays in a wooden warm-colored living room, kitchen and dining space, and bedroom. A large-screen TV with Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, etc, is available. There is also a garden with a terrace, where you can get in touch with the true nature of Japan. Close to their location, you will find various museums so that you can enjoy a harmony of nature and art.

12. Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori

The eye-catching water basin terrace is particularly popular. The hot springs are, of course, excellent.

📍Area: Lake Ashi
⭐Review Score: 8.9 (Wonderful)
😊Family Room: Deluxe room with bath
🧒Kids Stay Free: Age 0-2
👚Laundry: No
🍽️Microwave: Warming service only

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The hotel boasts Hakone’s largest public bath and an attractive water basin terrace overlooking Lake Ashi, offers private open-air baths perfect for family enjoyment (which should be reserved as early as possible after booking), and is renowned for its delicious buffet-style meals.

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