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Yamagaso

3.5 star property
Ryokan with a full-service spa, steps from Hakone Hot Springs

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Public bath
Public bath
Exterior
Down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is AU$545
16 Feb - 17 Feb

Explore the area

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592 Yumoto, Hakone, Kanagawa-ken, 250-0311
  • Place, Hakone Hot Springs
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Gyokuren Shrine
    ‪4 min walk‬

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Down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated

AOI-Japanese-Style Room with Hotspring Semi-Open Air Bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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Down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated

KARUKAYA - Japanese-Style Room with Hotspring Semi-Open Air Bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 3 Single Futons

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Down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated

CHOUJI - Japanese-Style Room with Hotspring Semi-Open Air Bath

  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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Down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated

TSUKUSHI - Japanese-Style Room with Hotspring Semi-Open Air Bath

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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Down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated

YAMABUKI - Japanese-Style Room with Hotspring Open Air Bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

About the area

Hakone

Yamagaso places you steps from Hakone Hot Springs and within a short 5-minute stroll of Tamadare Falls. Highlights at this ryokan include a full-service spa, a restaurant and free self-parking. .A day of pampering at Gespa can include massages along with access to the hot springs/mineral springs. The ryokan's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, concierge services and a garden. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Yumoto ryokan include Hakone Kowakien Yunessun and Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.

What's nearby

  • Hakone Hot Springs - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Tamadare Falls - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Gyokuren Shrine - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Sounji Temple - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Hakone Yumoto Station - 10 min walk
  • Kowakidani Station - 11 min drive
  • Tokyo (NRT-Narita Intl.) - 171 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪囲炉裏茶寮八里 - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪はつ花そば 本店 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪茶のちもと - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪箱根浪漫亭湯本店 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪山そば - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Yamagaso

Ryokan with a full-service spa, steps from Hakone Hot Springs
As a guest of Yamagaso, you'll find a full-service spa and hot springs. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at Yamagaso. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Hakone ryokan.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • On-site shopping
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Yamagaso offers 5 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature indoor private hot tubs and free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down duvets. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes and telephones. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower and toilets with an electronic bidet. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the ryokan's full-service spa, Gespa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 3:00 PM to midnight. There are hot springs on site.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Hot springs
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden

Full-service spa

  • Hot/mineral springs
  • In-room massages
  • Public bath open from 3:00 PM - midnight
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Spa open daily
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests who book in half board rate plans must check-in by 7:30 PM to receive dinner.

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the ryokan before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Yamagaso
Yamagaso Hakone
Yamagaso Inn
Yamagaso Inn Hakone
Yamagaso Ryokan
Yamagaso Hakone
Yamagaso Ryokan Hakone

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Yamagaso?

Yep, Yamagaso has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Yamagaso?

As of 13 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Yamagaso on 16 Feb 2026 start from AU$542.42, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Yamagaso?

The closest beach to Yamagaso is Atami Sun Beach (14.7 km).

Is there a spa on site at Yamagaso?

Yep, Gespa is available for guests. You'll enjoy services like massages.

What makes Yamagaso a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus Hot tubs in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Yamagaso.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Yamagaso?

Yep, all rooms come with private hot tubs.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Yamagaso?

No, Yamagaso does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Yamagaso?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Yamagaso?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Yamagaso?

No, pets are not allowed.

Yamagaso Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 157 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 157 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 157 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 157 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 157 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This a small Ryokan which is very authentic Japanese style. No English spoken but this adds to the authenticity. We loved the natural accommodation which was exactly as shown on the website. Excellent meal provided in the evening and an enormous breakfast which we were not expecting so was a bonus. We lounged about in out Japanese clothes provided and Thoroughly enjoyed our visit to this clean and peaceful retreat.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yamagaso was a wonderful surprise after a very disappointing stay the week before at Arima Onsen. This property is beautiful and our room with a garden view was more pleasant than any any place that we’ve stayed around the world. The rooftop onsen is a very special experience to not miss. The breakfast and dinner was superb and each dish presented was a work of art. All that being said, what made this place really stand out was the service provided by Kimiko. Her attention to detail, explaining customs, preparing the room and serving meals made our experience very special
Just the start of the dinner
Rooftop onsen
Nighttime view from our room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely authentic Japanese experience. Very welcoming hosts. Food was plentiful and to a high standard just not to my Western palate. Very fish orientated. A menu would have been good to help identify some of the dishes. We loved getting dressed into our Yukatas. No Wi-Fi in the room but available in the lounge. Convenient for Hakone station.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Anastasia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience of staying in Japanese Ryokan. It is a bit dated but very authentic and enjoyable for couple of nights
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Qi Yang

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice Japanese style resort with nice half board dining and private bath
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

lindsay, LOS ANGELES

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old Japan style hotel The meals were amazing We loved the beauty and service at the hotel Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

No Dinner

Booked through hotels.com. I thought that, since this was a ryokan and other reviews mentioned the amazing Kaiseki style dinner they served, that dinner would come with my booking. There was no additional option when booking to specify whether I wanted dinner or not; so I figured it was implied/included, as it has been for other Ryokan bookings. Turns out, somehow, despite being $600+ a night, my booking did NOT include dinner. This wasn't made clear to me until after dinner never showed up the first night. So, after bathing and putting on my yukata and relaxing with a beer, I had to trudge back outside in my streetwear where the only thing open was an Izakaya with a 1.5 hour wait. I complained to the staff in the morning, and they refused to do anything to make it right. If I wanted dinner that following night, I'd have to pay 20,900 yen more. This overall RUINED my experience for these two days of my trip, which were also, by far, the most expensive accommodations. Given this I cannot award any stars to this place. The actual room and hotel grounds were nice, but not worth getting my trip screwed over. DO NOT BOOK. Find something else, one that will not screw you over on the experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

LOURDE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We came to Japan to experience the culture. Hakone hotel Sensei was perfect. Beautiful room with private onsen. We also experienced the open air onsen. The dinner and breakfast was fantastic. My only complaint was too much food.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved my stay here! Everything was well organised, the semi-private onsen was always free when I wanted to go. The little ryokan was comfy and warm. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

elisa

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

agathe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay at Yamagaso was a unique experience. I recommend doing the half board as the Kaseiki dinner and the breakfast were fantastic! We also love the private onsen and the convenient access to the other onsen at the hotel next door.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Biljana

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nhien

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

suzann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow! What an amazing experience. We had a beautiful stay , our only regret was that we could not stay longer. We highly recommend this traditional Ryokan. Kimiko our host is a beautiful souls and made ourv stay that much more special. The food is incredible, the private ohnsen was better than expected. You will not be disappointed with a stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay at Yamagaso. We were able to drop our bags off at the main hotel so we could go sightseeing before check-in. Dinner was a delicious kaiseki meal served in our room. It was great having our own private bath in our villa with hot spring water. Our host Momo-san was sweet and very helpful. If we ever return to Hakone we would love to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda, Bradenton

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous and serene ryokan in Hakone, beautiful facilities and rooms, amazing kasekei dinner right in our suite!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ryoken is absolutely beautiful and the staff are wonderful. It's a picturesque place to stay and not too far from the station or restaurants/bars. It was an amazing experience to stay here!

8/10 Good

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

hoang

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abderrazzak

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sungwook, Las Vegas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very unique experience in a fairly traditional ryokan-style lodging. Hot spring readily accessible. Peaceful, soothing, and healing stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay! The room and property were absolutely gorgeous, the staff so welcoming and nice, and surrounding area stunningly beautiful. I highly recommend staying here and plan to visit again on my next trip to the Hakone!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic food, accommodations and staff. Could not have been happier with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024