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Experience Japan - Guide To Hakone Yuryo Private Open Air Onsen


An alternative way to plan your itinerary in Tokyo is by having one day trip to Hakone and enjoy its famous hot spring if you have tired of shopping trip in Tokyo. It only takes an hour Shinkansen ride from Tokyo Station to Hakone-Yumoto Station.
You often find Hakone's hotels built with hot springs. However, if you are looking for a short and relaxing trip, you can find their hot spring spa resort. If you are not used to getting yourself naked in public hot spring, you can opt for private hot spring. Some of the private hot spring rooms are open air too!
Ideally, you can have your own private bath room overlooking the nature beauty. Sounds nice, isn't it? One of my recommended hotspring resort will be Hakone Yuryo (箱根汤寮). It provides free access to bus station and it's easy to find at Hakone. Furthermore, you can make your reservation online. However, their website with more complete contents are in Japanese. I will make necessary explanation here to guide you through the reservation.

This is their English website - http://www.hakoneyuryo.jp/english/ 
(You will find nothing informative in here)


You need to switch to Japanese site.
http://www.hakoneyuryo.jp/spa/private/
After that you click on the left side, then you will find private hotspring bath rooms to choose from.
If you aren't sure about how to write Japanese. You can take a snapshot of the room you want and send your reservation request to hakoneyuryo@odakyu-hotel.co.jp. It's advisable to make your reservation 1 month before your departure.

Their price are listed on the website as well, all are based on hourly rate
http://www.hakoneyuryo.jp/price/

For transportation access
http://www.hakoneyuryo.jp/access/
You can get more information about free shuttle to the resort at their website.


After their staff confirmed the reservation, you can look forward your trip to Japan and enjoy a relaxing and rejuvenating day at Hakone Yuryo Hot Spring Resort!

We did it last time and it was high recommended for first time experiencing hot spring. We enjoyed the privacy and spacious private room given. Hope you enjoy it too.

*For transport arrangement, you can visit Hyperdia website and search for "Hakone-Yumoto" station. We used it to travel everywhere in Japan!

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  1. N.Qaiyimah17 October 2015 at 13:14

    I am going Japan this December and was trying to find ways to book online via e-mail but their English site does not have any e-mail address available! Thank you for this tip! :)

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  2. Z.O.E.licious20 October 2015 at 01:47

    Here you go, this is their email - hakoneyuryo@odakyu-hotel.co.jp
    For your information, their email can only be found in japanese website.

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  3. Jenny Ngu4 January 2017 at 16:12

    What is the number of people allowed in the private onsen, thanks :)

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    1. Z.O.E.licious5 January 2017 at 20:43

      It's from 2 to 4 persons, depending on which private onsen. Refer to this page for list. http://www.hakoneyuryo.jp/price/

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  4. Unknown1 November 2017 at 22:43

    Hi Zoez,

    does pre-shower time inclusive of the 1hr booked for private use?
    or do we come earlier to shower?

    Thanks,
    Angie

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  5. Z.O.E.licious9 November 2017 at 19:00

    Hi Angie,

    Shower equipment is provided in the room. The room charges are based on the number of hours you booked. Hope this clarifies your questions.

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  6. Unknown3 May 2018 at 05:30

    For the reservation, do you need to state the time your going and how long you are going to be there?

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    1. Z.O.E.licious21 May 2018 at 02:05

      Yes, you need to mention your booking time and duration. They will reserve the room for you.

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