I Looked Into Manjufuku Ryokan

Beyond campsites and day-trip hot springs, I'm continuing to look into accommodations for those days when I feel like saying "today calls for a hokansu" (a stay-at-a-hotel-and-relax kind of day).

This time I looked into a long-established ryokan called Manjufuku Ryokan, located in Hakone-Yumoto. I came across some information saying it has three private baths, which caught my interest, so I decided to put together some notes on it.

What Kind of Place Is Manjufuku Ryokan

This is a ryokan located in the Yumoto area of Hakone Town, Kanagawa Prefecture. It was apparently founded in 1927, and the current three-story wooden building was reportedly rebuilt in 1933. The distinctive karahafu-style roof gives it the kind of exterior you'd expect from a "long-established ryokan." As for access, it's said to be about a 5-6 minute walk from Hakone-Yumoto Station on the Odakyu Line, just past the Yumoto Bridge. Since I don't drive, I really appreciate this kind of information about accommodations you can reach on foot from the station.

Check-in is apparently from 3:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Reservations seem to be mainly handled by phone, and it looks like plans that include meals may need to be booked at least a week in advance. Closed days seem to vary, so if you're planning a visit, it might be worth confirming in advance just to be safe. There's reportedly free parking for 6 cars.

Apparently There Are Three Private Baths Fed by Natural Hot Spring Water

One of the standout features of this ryokan seems to be its three private baths (family baths), all fed by natural hot spring water. They're apparently named individually, and all three can reportedly be reserved for private use. I found information suggesting the water is used without dilution, heating, recirculation, or additives, but I also saw some sources indicating there's no open-air bath, so the exact layout of the bathing facilities seems to vary a bit depending on the source. The water is said to be alkaline, though the details differed slightly between references, so if you're curious, it might be worth confirming when you make a reservation.

There are reportedly 6 Japanese-style guest rooms in total, one of which is non-smoking. Meals are apparently reservation-only, typically served in your room, though there's also said to be a dining area with an irori hearth. I came across information suggesting free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms, but since this wasn't mentioned on the local tourism association's site, it's probably best treated as reference information only. There doesn't seem to be a shuttle service, so getting there from the station would mean walking.

Komorin

Having three private baths is great when you're staying with family or a group, since you don't have to wait your turn. I'm the type who doesn't drive, so just being walkable from the station already scores major points with me.

Rakuten Mobile Signal Conditions

I checked the location of this ryokan (the Hakone-Yumoto area) using the official My Area Connectivity Simulation tool, and the overall rating came back as "C."

Since the result was a C rating, it's probably a good idea to know what to expect regarding connectivity beforehand. Given that the ryokan is a historic wooden building, the structure itself might have some effect on this. If you're a Rakuten Mobile user considering a stay here, it's worth keeping this result in mind.

Komorin

Honestly, a C rating is a bit concerning. But since it's a hot spring ryokan, maybe it's better to shift focus away from connectivity and just concentrate on soaking in the bath.

I Also Looked Into Nearby Sightseeing and Food Options

Near the ryokan, there seem to be spots like a waterfall said to be connected to the hot spring source, and a shrine tucked away down a side path. Using Hakone-Yumoto as a base also seems to make it easy to reach classic Hakone attractions like the open-air sculpture museum and the Hakone Museum of Art by bus.

As for food, I came across a mention of a Chinese restaurant near Hakone-Yumoto Station known for its hand-pulled noodles. In addition to the meals at the ryokan, doing a bit of casual food-hopping around the station might be a fitting way to spend time in Hakone-Yumoto.

• Room rates: apparently around 14,850 to 17,350 yen per night on weekdays, and around 15,850 to 17,350 yen on the night before holidays (tax and service charge included, bathing tax excluded)
• Reservations: mainly by phone, with meal-inclusive plans reportedly needing to be booked about a week in advance
• Day-trip bathing: reservation-only, with rates and available times apparently requiring a direct inquiry

Wrapping Up

Putting it all together, my impression of Manjufuku Ryokan is that it's a long-established, quietly atmospheric ryokan founded in 1927, equipped with three private baths fed by natural hot spring water. Being about a 5-6 minute walk from Hakone-Yumoto Station is also a real plus for someone like me who doesn't drive.

That said, since the Rakuten Mobile signal condition came back as a C rating, it might be reassuring to check on connectivity ahead of time. If you're concerned about this, you can check it yourself using the official Rakuten Mobile tool, so it's probably worth a look before your visit.

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