Romantic Hotels in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

The room was spacious and the access to the airport was super convenient. The on-site hot spring is paid, but hotel guests get a discount (700 yen), and you can even use it again the next morning, which was a nice surprise. At first, there was a slight smell in the room, but considering the cleaning, price, and overall value, it’s still a solid choice. There’s nothing much within walking distance around the hotel, though. The best part was definitely the hot spring — soaking outdoors under the stars felt incredibly relaxing.

Hakone Hotel Kowakien, a natural onsen hotel offering dinner and breakfast that I'd rate 90 out of 100. It's not easy to impress me in Hakone, the famed hot spring town in Kanagawa Prefecture, but this hotel truly excelled across all criteria, showing a consistently high standard. Both the front desk and restaurant staff were attractive, with fluent English and standard accents; notably, they didn't employ any Southeast Asian staff. The hotel facilities are relatively new and well-designed, and the cleanliness is exceptional. The public areas offer plenty of sofa seating, and the temperature control is precise, allowing guests to comfortably wander around in traditional yukata without feeling cold. The air is fresh with no strong artificial scents, embodying a 'Natural and Pure' concept. The restaurant, named Fontainebleau, lives up to its name with authentic French pastries. The 'all-you-can-eat' style still maintains high-quality ingredients, and there's an unlimited supply of Sapporo Asahi draft beer and Gekkeikan sake. What's more, the self-service alcohol bar is also open during breakfast, which seems quite common for Japanese guests – their physical resilience certainly differs from ours! Observing Japanese dining concepts, you'll notice several characteristics: a wide variety of dishes, comprehensive nutrition, low-temperature preservation, minimal oil and seasoning, and avoiding high-temperature cooking to prevent nutrient loss. The sauna is also quite professional, featuring a 12-minute sand timer, anti-scald mats, humidity and temperature displays, and powerful heating elements that ensure you won't waste any time. Whether you prefer mountain views, garden vistas, or indoor hot springs, there's an option for everyone. For those interested, the address is: 1297 Ninotaira, Hakone-machi, Kanagawa Prefecture 250-0407

The location is very centralize and near to restaurants and shopping streets in Yokohama. The staff are very polite and very helpful, which make me feel very privileged. The room is clean and ecologically following the nature saving regilayions.

I'd call this the best hotel experience I've had in Tokyo. You can see Mount Fuji right from the window (it's a bit far, but still clearly visible!). There's a Markis shopping mall right next door with popular outdoor brands like Descente, The North Face, and Arc'teryx. Plus, the landmark tower next door has a ton of food options on its first floor.

🏔️✨【Hakone Indigo Hotel: A Dreamlike Mountain Retreat】 This was my first stay at Hakone Gōra Indigo, and I was truly rejuvenated by the ambiance. The hotel is nestled in a hot spring resort surrounded by mountains; opening the window reveals layers of greenery and distant clouds and mist, as beautiful as a painting. The room design is modern yet elegantly Japanese, and the open-air onsen was fantastic. The spring water was smooth and comforting, instantly washing away a day's fatigue. Breakfast was also incredibly impressive, using fresh local ingredients; you could feel the attention to detail even in the bread and juice. The staff were friendly and attentive, with every greeting feeling warm, making you feel right at home. The overall experience exceeded expectations, and it's worth revisiting, whether you're a couple, a family, or a solo traveler. 💛 The only thing worth mentioning is that the in-room onsen water seemed to be completely diluted; you could even call it a 'fake' onsen. It lacked the typical onsen smell and was essentially just hot water.

Room facilities: The room was quite spacious. The only minor inconvenience was a step in the bathroom, but overall the facilities were pretty good and well-equipped. Breakfast was simple but very affordable. Hygiene: Good, quite clean. Environment: The location is excellent, very close to the JR station, and the area is bustling with various shopping malls, restaurants, convenience stores, and arcades. Service: Very good, self-service was well-implemented.

Hakone has always been a place my family and I wanted to visit. Our first attempt in Spring Festival 2020 was cancelled due to the pandemic. The second time, in Summer 2024, a heavy downpour stopped us at the foot of the mountain. This time, we finally made it! I emailed the hotel in advance to book the shuttle, and it was seamless! The hotel is spacious, the hot spring is very relaxing, and the dinner buffet offers a wide variety of dishes. The hotel's location in Hakone is also quite convenient. We had a very pleasant stay.

The entrance is right in front of Gora Station, so transportation wouldn't be an issue. Plenty of shops and places to eat around the station, but they close pretty early. The front desk staff can speak English and explained everything clearly, from the type of onsen, the bathing hours, meals, and how to get to our rooms (it was in a separate building). The onsen are great, the outdoor private bathtub is great, but the water cools off pretty quickly in winter. The room is very spacious and they also provide an extra futon. I could do a bit of work comfortably in the rooms while resting. They have a bunch of amenities at the lobby, you could make tea, coffee, get some ice cream and bring them to your rooms. The breakfast and dinner were very delicious. You need reservations for meals since the seats are limited.

A charming small hotel with a Japanese-style atmosphere. Located in a residential district of Kawasaki, about a 10-minute walk from the train and metro stations. The rooms are very spacious and beautifully decorated in traditional Japanese style, featuring a raised futon bed. The large bathroom includes a whirlpool bathtub. Slippers, a bathrobe, and a Japanese kimono for walking around the property are provided in the room. The hotel does not have a traditional reception desk. On the ground floor, there's a cozy lounge where breakfast is served (simple pre-set meals—miso soup and a rice sandwich). A unique feature is the 24-hour access to a selection of several types of sake, drinks, juices, craft beer, and hot snacks in the hotel lobby—all included in the room rate. In summary, a modern hotel with authentic Japanese flair and the added bonus of free sake tasting. Highly recommended.

The decoration is very new. It is still small as before, but it is already very good compared to those old hotels. The bathroom is very big and can accommodate three people at the same time. It is really touching. It is the most comfortable day to go to the bathroom in the past few days. It is still very close to the commercial street. There are also many restaurants nearby. There is a fried pork chop that is delicious.