Hakone Fura
9/10 Exceptional - Based on 142 reviews
Hakone Fura is an intimate six-room ryokan set in Sengokuhara, Hakone, Kanagawa. Housed in a low-rise, traditionally styled building, the property offers Japanese-style rooms with tatami areas and futon bedding alongside practical amenities such as flat-screen TVs, kettles and small refrigerators. Bathrooms commonly include bidets and separate toilets; yukata are provided for guest use. The compact scale creates a quiet, low-density atmosphere suited to travelers seeking a more personal, traditional stay rather than a large resort experience.
Facilities focus on bathing and relaxation: this ryokan with onsen in Hakone maintains a hot spring bath and a public onsen area, and guests may reserve private use for a dedicated time slot when available, so the property can function as a ryokan with private onsen Kanagawa for visitors who prefer privacy. Spa therapy is offered and the property provides free parking and complimentary Wi‑Fi. Its setting puts museums and the ropeway within easy reach, combining traditional lodging with straightforward access to Hakone’s main attractions.
Meals are a feature: an Asian-style breakfast is provided and many guests highlight kaiseki-style multi-course dinners prepared by the host, which emphasize seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and traditional presentation. Staff follow a small-house approach to service, assisting with arrival logistics, luggage storage and local recommendations, and offering some English assistance when needed. The ryokan’s modest size and calm surroundings make it a measured choice for travelers seeking an authentic, low-key onsen stay near central Hakone.
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Review summary for: Hakone Fura
Positive Reviews
Outstanding kaiseki meals
Multiple guests praised the dinner and breakfast as exceptional—well‑presented, abundant traditional Japanese (kaiseki) cuisine with refined flavors and seasonal ingredients.
Warm, attentive hospitality
Hosts and staff repeatedly described as very friendly, helpful and attentive—going beyond expectations (offering rides to bus stops, finding lost items, personalised care) which made stays memorable.
Relaxing onsens with private booking option
Property offers both public and private onsen experiences; guests enjoyed clean, soothing baths and the ability to reserve private time after dinner.
Authentic, spacious traditional rooms
Rooms are large, very clean and styled in traditional Japanese fashion (tatami, futon, yukata, kotatsu), providing a relaxing, immersive experience.
Peaceful, off‑the‑beaten‑path location
Many reviewers valued the quiet, tranquil setting away from busy areas—still reasonably accessible by bus and near hiking trails and key Hakone sights for those who want a calm retreat.
Negative Reviews
Remote / hilly access
Several guests noted the ryokan is a bit off the main road, uphill or a 7–10 minute walk from bus stops; this can be inconvenient with heavy luggage or for guests with mobility issues.
Fixed menu / limited choices
Some guests mentioned set menus that may not allow much flexibility to adjust dishes to personal preferences.
Early dinner start time
Dinner typically begins fairly early (around 18:00), which may not suit guests who prefer later dining times.
Smaller men’s onsen
A few reviewers felt the men’s public onsen was less spacious compared with the women’s or private options.
Minor signs of an older property (bugs)
A small number of guests noticed occasional bugs or minor issues consistent with an older, rustic property, though this did not detract significantly from most stays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rooms are traditional Japanese-style with tatami and futon bedding; room types include double, twin and a quadruple option that can sleep up to four guests using futons and beds.
The property’s booking notes specify children are accepted from about elementary-school age; cribs and extra beds are not provided and solo bookings may have age-related conditions, so check the room details when booking.
Yes — there is a public hot spring bath, and two indoor baths are available for private use in the evening (typically allocated between 20:00–24:00 and arranged at check‑in).
No regular airport or hotel shuttle is listed on the official information; most guests arrive by train or bus to Hakone-Yumoto or Odawara and transfer by local bus or taxi to the ryokan.
Common routes are by train to Odawara or Hakone-Yumoto and then Hakone Tozan or highway bus to Sengokuhara; the official directions note a roughly 40‑minute bus ride from Hakone‑Yumoto and about 20 minutes by car from the Tomei/Gotemba interchange.
The ryokan’s primary language is Japanese, but booking/affiliate pages provide English information and staff are experienced in assisting international guests with basic English support.
Meals are traditional, seasonal multi-course kaiseki dinners with a served breakfast (Asian-style); the dining room is used for meals and the property can accommodate dietary requests if informed in advance.
Hakone Fura is in the Sengokuhara area close to the Hakone Lalique Museum and the Venetian Glass Museum, with easy access to art museums, nature walks and the pampas-grass fields popular in autumn.
Standard check‑in hours are around 15:00–17:30 and check‑out is by 11:00; the property notes the entrance is closed overnight (approximately 22:00–06:00) so you should advise the ryokan of any late arrival.
Pets are not allowed and celebrations or events are not permitted; while the two indoor baths can be used privately for guests in the evening, whole‑property privatization is not offered.