Hakone Anniversary Trip. Cheapest Ryokan with a "Private Open-Air Bath in the Room"?

Question

I'm planning an anniversary trip with my boyfriend to Hakone. Since it's a special occasion, we really want to stay in a room that has its own private open-air bath so we can relax together in total privacy. However, our budget is quite limited, so we are looking for the most affordable options available. I know these rooms are usually expensive, but are there any "hidden gem" ryokans or hotels that offer rooms with private baths at a relatively low price? We are looking for the best value for money.

Flying squirrel · Accepted Answer

Hotel Okada is located about a 10-minute drive from Hakone-Yumoto Station, and its charm lies in its location surrounded by nature, where you can hear the sound of the river babbling in the silence. A wide variety of rooms are available, including rooms with open-air hot spring baths, and you can stay at a relatively reasonable price for a hot spring Ryokan (Japanese inn). You're sure to feel relaxed as you soak in the hot springs in a private space while looking out at the Hakone scenery. You can also enjoy natural hot springs in various places within the hotel, such as the large public bath, open-air bath, and foot bath. You can also take advantage of discounts for early reservations to stay at a more reasonable price.

Ermine · Answer

Kiritani Hakone-so is a hot spring Ryokan (Japanese inn) located a 5-minute walk from Koen-kami Station, which is two cable car stops from Gora Station. Even though the Gora area is home to many high-end hot spring Ryokan (Japanese inn), you can enjoy hot springs and hospitality at a relatively reasonable price. There are no open-air baths in the rooms, but there are two private baths available by reservation. In the private open-air baths, you can relax and soothe yourself in the hot springs while surrounded by the seasonal nature of Hakone.

Hakone Anniversary Trip. Cheapest Ryokan with a "Private Open-Air Bath in the Room"?

Hotel Okada

You can stay in a room with an open-air hot spring bath at a reasonable price.

Kiritani Hakoneso Inn

Enjoy the hot springs in a spacious private open-air bath