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Ajisai Onsen Ryokan - Award Winning Private Open Air Onsen Hakone

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Hot springs
Hot springs
Garden
Restaurant
Hot springs

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
$223
Dec 3 - Dec 4

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1320-653, Gora, Hakone, Kanagawa, 250-0408
  • Place, Hakone Gora Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Hakone Open Air Museum
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Hakone Kowakien Yunessun
    ‪3 min drive‬

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Japanese Style Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Japanese Style Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

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Family Studio, Corner | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Family Studio, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Futons and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Family Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 12
  • 12 Twin Futons

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About this property

Ajisai Onsen Ryokan - Award Winning Private Open Air Onsen Hakone

4-star ryokan in Gora
This ryokan features a garden, a front-desk safe, and free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include multilingual staff assistance and a vending machine. Housekeeping is available on request.
Ajisai Onsen Ryokan - Award Winning Private Open Air Onsen Hakone offers 6 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, bidets, and toilets with an electronic bidet. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Private bath/onsen services include an indoor private onsen (in communal space) and an outdoor private onsen (in communal space). Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). There are 4 hot springs open between 4:00 PM and midnight.
Ajisai Onsen Ryokan - Award Winning Private Open Air Onsen Hakone features hot springs. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This hot springs ryokan also offers a vending machine, multilingual staff, and a garden. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Ajisai Onsen Ryokan - Award Winning Private Open Air Onsen Hakone has designated areas for smoking.

Local cuisine breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 3,300 for adults and JPY 3,300 for children
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 4 hot springs

Family friendly

  • Baby toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains

Spa

  • 4 hot springs
  • Hot springs open from 4:00 PM - midnight
  • Hot springs water temperature - 104 ºF
  • Private indoor onsen (mineral springs) in communal space
  • Private outdoor onsen (mineral springs) in communal space
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Genkan (entryway)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Children's robes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Fusuma (room partition)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Safe
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring
  • Tokonoma (alcove)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (4:00 PM - 11:30 PM) and Monday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of JPY 5000 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately JPY 3300 for adults and JPY 3300 for children
  • Pet fee: JPY 5000 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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 bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Hot springs access available from 4:00 PM to midnight
Reservations are required for private bath/onsen; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Ajisai Onsen Ryokan

Reviews

Ajisai Onsen Ryokan - Award Winning Private Open Air Onsen Hakone Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 226 out of 320 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 320 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 320 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 320 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 320 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Han

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful onsen retreat

Great for families looking for some traditional serenity. Tucked away with ability to book private onsen. Yes as a base when exploring Hakone, but get ready to walk.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awful Disgusting Ryokan

My family and I had an utterly deplorable experience at this ryokan in Hakone, which was so appalling that we couldn’t bear to stay the night. Despite its exorbitant pricing, comparable to a 5-star hotel, the conditions were shockingly substandard and outright disgusting. The onsens, which should be a highlight, were filthy, with hair, bugs, and debris floating in them. They were not cleaned between uses and emitted a revolting smell of rotting organic matter. The room was equally unacceptable—grimy, with a pervasive mildew odor that made it unbearable. Even the windows were so dirty we couldn’t see out of them, further adding to the sense of neglect. This ryokan’s cleanliness and maintenance are nonexistent, and it’s an outrage that they charge premium rates for such a deplorable experience. We left immediately and spent the same amount to stay at a proper 5-star hotel, which was a night-and-day difference. Even though we couldn’t get a refund, it was worth every penny to escape this place. Avoid this ryokan at all costs—there are far better options in Hakone that actually care about their guests’ experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irina

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Traditional Japanese onsen. The only issue iir is in the middle of nowhere and impossible to get any kind of cab or uber in the morning to go to your next destination. Everything at the hotel was great. Service is great. People are extremely kind and helpful, lovely staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merav

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Must stay in Hakone for a Japanese experience

Beautiful onsen, very hiddrn and quiet. Seems like an authentic Japan experience for foreign travelers. Wonderful private hot spring baths. Choice of western or Japanese slerping arrangements. Ie. Beds or futon mats on real tatami floors. The dinner and breakfast alone are worth the stay. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Especially when navigating cultural differences.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Truong

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a great place to enjoy a private onsen and nice staff. Be ready to to hike from Gora station to the hotel. Its a bit of a steep hill. I would recommend catching a short taxi.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prathima

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Ryoken & onsen experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a beautiful place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Ryokan. Peaceful and very serene. I enjoyed walking around the town, visiting the Rose Garden, and eating at local eateries. I would highly recommend this Ryokan for people wanting the onsen experience, as you can request it privately. That was the main reason why I chose this onsen. I highly recommend this Ryokan.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chou

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed just one night with family. The traditional dinner and breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our luxury stay in Japan. We absolutely loved the traditional ryokan and the private onsen was just dreamy. We had the option to book an hour every morning and evening—we just booked in the evening because in the morning we are usually ready to get our day started (and I think the bookings started maybe at 8am?). We loved the little walk down the hill to the train station—it was a pretty walk. While in Halone, Gora Park is a MUST—it is so beautiful and there is so much to see. I’d also recommend the Hakone Free Pass, which covered all of our transportation, the visit to Gora Park, and lots more! We’d definitely stay here again!
The view from our window that overlooked the walkway to the front of the hotel.
Room service—shrimp rice, butter chicken, and vegetable curry. It was all delicious!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria, San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Google maps made this place very hard to find. It’s way up a steep hill and not an easy walk so don’t plan on walking there. It’s a very difficult 20 min walk. Call a cab. Breakfast is not that great and is kind of expensive. Hot mineral springs are nice and are booked by the hour for each room so they are private. Staff is very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful traditional ryokan. Clean, with private onsens you can use twice per day (or more). Very friendly staff. Highly recommend! Tip: take a taxi from the train station, it is a 15 min walk but very uphill. Also, for fine dining you can walk 10 minutes to the Hyatt that has two nice restaurants incl. sushi.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique experience. Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yanzhong

Traveled with family
I like the hot springs.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Shaina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice but not worth the price

We enjoyed our stay at Ajisai. The rooms and futon were comfortable and staff was nice and accommodating, but for the price I have stayed at far better Ryokan. The images online made the rooms seem bigger and as if we would have our own baths attached to our room. Which is my own fault for not reaching out to clarify. But, personally, I would not have paid the ammount we did if I'd known it was only two tattami rooms and a toilet. Also, my companians were dissapointed in the way that the staff handled a large spider entering our room, as it made the room very difficult to be in, but we sincerely hope that the older man who sprayed an entire raid can into our room is okay as we could hear him coughing from upstairs. Speaking of which, the floors are very thin so if you have the downstairs room you can hear everyone walking in the hall and in their rooms upstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Josh

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, Dubuque

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Super staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family vacation

It was a family vacation to Japan and this place was amazing, I can not think a single thing to add that would make it better. The breakfasts were fabulous.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, Dubuque

Liked: Amenities
Staff was so good. Very friendly and hard working. Food was excellent. Highly recommend to those who want a get-away.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025