Just a 3-minute walk from the station, this elevated onsen brims with natural charm. With over 40 years of history, it is beloved for its retro atmosphere. Its close proximity to the station makes it the perfect spot for a quick break before catching your return train. (Free Wi-Fi available on-premises)

The open-air bath is sheltered by a roof, allowing you to enjoy a relaxing soak regardless of the weather. Day-use bathing costs 900 yen per adult (including tax), and face towel rentals are available for 200 yen (including tax), making it reasonably priced for a tourist spot. The onsen features 100% natural hot spring water, which is said to be effective for neuralgia, muscle pain, and chronic skin conditions, and it is also reputed to have beautifying effects for the skin.

There is also a foot bath that uses the same natural hot spring water, available for just 200 yen (including tax). Like the open-air bath, the foot bath can be enjoyed on a day-trip basis. Perched on a hill, it offers a great view of Hakone Yumoto town, allowing you to warm your feet while taking in the picturesque scenery.

There are also private baths and accommodations with tatami rooms, making it an ideal place for families with small children to relax and enjoy the onsen together. You can stay for as little as 5,650 yen per night (for two or more people), making it a great value option for a trip to Hakone.

Located just a 7-minute walk from Hakone Yumoto Station, Yoshiike Ryokan is a renowned onsen facility known for its beautiful Japanese garden. Not only can you enjoy the stunning garden views while soaking in the hot springs, but you can also take a leisurely stroll through the grounds.

Within the expansive 33,000 square meter garden, you'll find the former Iwasaki family villa and tea house, both registered cultural properties. Be sure to check them out during your visit.

The open-air bath uses the onsen’s own water source and is accessible even for those not staying overnight. Soak in the natural stone tub as you take in the view of the serene greenery around you.

All of their baths here use pure spring water without extra heating or additional water, so it’s very effective in getting soft beautiful skin, not to mention the various health benefits.

The Yoshiike Ryokan uses a total of 6 water sources, which allows it to draw a maximum of 720 liters in total for its baths, something not replicated easily.

Furthest away from the station at about 12 minutes on foot, this onsen has one of the most unique architectures with its Japanese landscape garden which comes with a waterfall, as well as its rooftop open air bath. It’s public use onsens operate 23 hours a day (just one hour short!) which means you can enter at almost any time you fancy. Take a snooze in their “Relax Room” or their “Aroma Este”, all of which are open to visitors as well.

There are two waterfalls within the garden, the tallest splendidly towering over 20 meters. Near the top of the waterfall are steppingstone for you to go close and appreciate the intensity of the spraying water down below. Moreover, the Gyokuren shrine, which houses a deity that graces marriages, is also located right next to the waterfall. There, you can make wishes by writing them on ema plaques and drawing omikujis. As a side note, you can actually enter the garden even if you’re not a guest at the ryokan.

Private facilities are also available for reservation at 2,200-yen per hour (tax inclusive). However, the foot spas are completely free, even for non-guests! It’s worth visiting the gardens and foot spa even if you don’t have a reservation.

Nature and architecture aplenty, going around the various souvenir shops as you enjoy the different hot springs is one of the main draws of the Hakone Yumoto Station area. Refresh your body and soul in a region steeped in nature and history.

(*Note: The information in this article was originally from July 2019 and has been updated in September 2024.)