I Looked Into Hakone Yuryo

Not just campsites—on this blog I've been researching, almost like a series, facilities that could work for those days when you think, "let's skip camping and go do a hotel spa day instead."

This time I looked into Hakone Yuryo, a day-trip hot spring in the Hakone area. What got me interested was learning that it has four different types of open-air baths—even as an indoor type myself, it seemed like a place I could spend a whole relaxing day.

The Short Version

With four types of open-air baths, a löyly sauna service, and even the private reserved open-air bath "Hanaden," this came across as a day-trip hot spring that makes it easy to choose how you spend your time, whether alone or in a group.
The Rakuten Mobile signal came back as a "C" rating on the official tool, so I'll share that as-is.

I've summarized the details below.

What Kind of Place Is Hakone Yuryo?

This is a day-trip hot spring facility in the Tonosawa area of Hakone Town, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa Prefecture, apparently operated by Odakyu Resorts. There's no overnight lodging—it seems to be positioned purely as a facility for enjoying day-trip bathing and dining. The large communal bath is open 10:00 to 20:00 on weekdays and 10:00 to 21:00 on weekends and holidays, and it apparently operates year-round (aside from closures for facility maintenance).

The fee for the large communal bath is around 1,700 to 1,800 yen on weekdays and 2,000 to 2,200 yen on weekends and holidays for adults (junior high school age and up), with elementary school children priced at 1,000 yen. Children under elementary school age apparently can't use the large bath building, so if you're traveling with young kids, it might be worth checking in advance. Reservations aren't needed for the large communal bath—it's same-day walk-in only—which might be a nice point if you decide to visit on a whim.

Hours: Large communal bath open 10:00–20:00 on weekdays, 10:00–21:00 on weekends and holidays (last entry one hour before closing)
Fees: Adults 1,700–1,800 yen on weekdays, 2,000–2,200 yen on weekends and holidays; children (elementary school age) 1,000 yen
Reservations: Not needed for the large communal bath; the private reserved room "Hanaden" can apparently be booked from one month in advance via the official website or by phone
Access: There's a free shuttle bus, apparently running about 3 to 4 times per hour (with a note that this can vary depending on road conditions)

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I don't drive, so having a shuttle bus was reassuring information. The official website doesn't list detailed timetables, so if you're planning to go, it seems you'd need to check on the day.

The Large Communal Bath, Famous for Its Four Open-Air Baths and Löyly Service

The large communal bath, Honden Yurakuan Oyu, apparently has separate men's and women's sections each featuring four types of open-air baths—Miharashi-yu, Iwaburo, Sawamizu-buro, and Shigaraki-buro—plus an indoor bath and a sauna called Netsu-no-Shitsu. The sauna apparently offers a löyly service every hour between 11:30 and 19:30, with a performance by a löyly master and aromatic scents to enjoy. The official website doesn't specify the sauna's set temperature or the cold plunge pool's temperature, so I wasn't able to find that out.

The free tatami-mat rest area, Kyusokubo, is apparently spacious enough for around 40 people, and on the women's side there's reportedly a space where you could hole up alone. There's also apparently a dim, relaxing space called Utatane-bo, so this seems like a facility well suited to anyone who wants to properly rest after bathing.

Completely Private Time in the Reserved Open-Air Bath "Hanaden"

Separate from the large communal bath, there's apparently a facility called Hanare-yuya Hanaden, offering private reserved open-air baths. It has 19 rooms total, divided into three types: Ichi-no-maki for up to 2 people, Ni-no-maki for up to 4 people, and San-no-maki for up to 4 people (some with a deck). All rooms apparently come with air conditioning and heating as well as amenities and towels included, which might be a nice point if you'd like to come empty-handed.

Use starts from 2 hours, with fees apparently starting around 10,400 yen on weekdays and 11,400 yen on weekends and holidays for Ichi-no-maki. The Icho room within Ni-no-maki is reportedly a universal-design room that's wheelchair accessible. There's also apparently room service allowing you to eat within the private room, as well as a plan bundled with an irori (hearth) course. However, use by those under 18 alone, or by anyone wearing diapers, isn't allowed, so that's worth checking in advance.

Checking Out the Facilities and Dining Options That Caught My Indoor-Type Eye

The dining hall, Irori Sharyo Hachiri, is fairly large with 140 seats total, and the whole space is apparently non-smoking, with a smoking area outside. Besides the irori course, there's apparently a wide range of menu items—from hearth-grilled and seared dishes to set meals, rice bowls, soba, udon, and even curry. You can apparently use the dining hall for a meal alone without using the bathing facilities, which seems like it could work well for visitors coming from farther away as part of a sightseeing trip.

At the gift shop, Miyagean, you can apparently buy Hakone and Odawara specialty products as well as Imabari towels, and there's also a relaxation salon called Hogushian Yururuka and a Chinese herbal bathing salon called Yu-no-In on-site. Wi-Fi is apparently available for free throughout the entire facility, so you likely won't have trouble using your smartphone during breaks. Also note that pets aren't allowed (though service dogs may enter), and outside food and drink can't be brought in, so it seems worth keeping these points in mind beforehand.

Rakuten Mobile Signal Conditions

When I checked this facility's location using the official "My Area Network Simulation" tool, the overall rating came back as "C." If you're planning to rely heavily on data at the facility, it might be worth checking in advance.

Since this is a hot spring facility, there may be spots deep within the building—like bathing areas or private rooms—where the signal doesn't reach well. If you're planning to do things that use a lot of data, like streaming video or making calls, it might give you peace of mind to check beforehand.

Komorin

As someone who uses Rakuten Mobile myself, that "C" rating was a bit concerning. But I think while you're soaking in the hot spring, it's probably better to set aside thoughts about connectivity and just relax.

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Wrapping Up

To sum it up again, Hakone Yuryo came across as a day-trip hot spring with a wide range of ways to spend your time—four types of open-air baths, a large communal bath with löyly service, and even fully private reserved open-air baths to choose from. It seems like a facility that works well both for a day of relaxing alone in the large communal bath and for spending special time with someone important in a private room.

The Rakuten Mobile signal came back as a "C" rating, so if you're planning to rely on connectivity, it might give you peace of mind to check with the official Rakuten Mobile tool before heading out.

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