Hakone Yutowa (solo trip)
How Solo-Friendly is Hakone Yutowa?
What makes it 85% Solo-Friendly: 24-hour front desk, free Wi-Fi and secure access suit lone guests; library lounge and public/ private onsen give relaxation; 5-min flat walk to Gora Station for easy solo sightseeing.
Good match for:
- Onsen Enthusiasts: Enjoy free-access public baths and a foot bath in a wooden-deck courtyard.
- Art Lovers: Walk 6 minutes to the Hakone Open-Air Museum for world-class sculptures in nature.
- Bookworms: Relax among 700 books in the library lounge.
Things to keep in mind:
- Pool Seekers: This hotel does not have a swimming pool.
- Budget Travelers: Rates start around $413 per night, not suited for tight budgets.
What is so special about Hakone Yutowa for solo trip?
- 5-min walk from Gora Station on flat terrain, perfect for car-free guests
- Hot spring facilities include free public baths and an outdoor foot bath with fire pit
- Library lounge stocked with 700 books for quiet reading
- All-inclusive meals and drinks at no extra charge
- Close to art and nature highlights like the Hakone Open-Air Museum
Transport & Nearby Access
Chokokunomori Station: 450m (6 min walk)
Catch the Hakone Tozan Railway for scenic mountain routes.
Gora Station: 480m (5 min walk)
Board the Hakone Tozan Railway or Cable Car at Gora Station.
Solo-Friendly Activities around Hakone Yutowa
Hakone Gōra Park: 270m (4 min walk)
Historic landscape garden with a greenhouse and tea house.
Tip: Try a matcha tea ceremony at Hakuun-Do on site.
The Hakone Open-Air Museum: 400m (6 min walk)
Outdoor sculpture park featuring works by Picasso and other artists.
Tip: Arrive early to avoid crowds at the Picasso Pavilion.
Hakone Tozan Cable Car: 390m (5 min walk)
Scenic mountain cable car ride with panoramic views.
Tip: Buy a one-way ticket to Owakudani for easier return hikes.
Solo-Friendly Hotel Facilities
Free facilities in Hakone Yutowa:
Library Lounge:
Browse 700 books and relax on sofas in a quiet setting.
Public Onsen Baths:
Unwind in separate indoor baths for men and women at no extra charge.
Nakaniwa Foot Bath:
Dip your feet in a hot spring foot bath on the wooden deck by the fire pit.
Paid or on request with possible fees:
Spa Treatments:
Book foot-reflexology, body stretches, or a modern toji program at Yururito; additional fees apply.
Accessibility at Hakone Yutowa:
Elevator connects all floors, from lobby to guest rooms.
Make the Most of Your Stay
- Use the foot bath at sunset: Head to Nakaniwa around 17:00 to enjoy the foot bath by the fire pit as daylight fades.
- Quiet time in the library: Visit the library lounge early in the morning to find a peaceful spot among 700 books.
- Reserve spa early: Book your spa treatment at Yururito upon arrival to secure your preferred time slot.
Reviews of Hakone Yutowa
Ryan Ryan
Specifically booked here bc they have private onsen. But you can't reserve. And no one checks if ppl are in there for 30 min (max time) or 3 hours. No one to enforce or way to get a time slot so you can waste away for chance at the onsen. Staff was great. Food was good. Room is large
Ella
I’ve stayed in many hotels across Japan, and almost every experience has been wonderful. This one was the exception — and at ¥66,000 (about $440 USD) per night. Unfortunately, what I got didn’t match the price, instead you get: no water, a 100-minute check-in, luggage gymnastics, buffet curfews, old facilities, and a surprise bill on a sticky note. Hakone is beautiful — but please, stay somewhere ...
Veronika Ferancová
Beautiful hotel in nature, very good food and friendly staff. However we would appreciate more if the staff explained better how the onsen works, how to wear and where to wear yukota. I felt like I had to ask everything.Since I had no infos regarding onsen I stayed maybe too long (15 minutes) with my legs in the water and was dealing with terrible itching the next few days... also this is more fam...
viv poh
The hotel view is great and a few minutes walk from Gora station. Really beautiful hotel with foot bath and onsen. There is coffee machine and water fountain available by the elevator on each floor. There are drinks, snacks and dessert available at certain time of the day by the library. The bathtub was filled up for our stay, which was very nice. However, it’s unbearably warm in the room with the...
Susanne Gaspar
The room is very big which is nice. The room has an entire window front to the very noisy street and railway, including an alarm when the road is closed for the train every 15 minutes. Windows are not soundproof which is a shame. The noise is very annoying and doesn't help with relaxing. We booked a room for 4 and the kids sleep on the couch which we have to make up ourselves - I've never seen th...
Map of Hakone Yutowa
Address: 1300-27 Gōra, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0408, Japan
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How to get to Hakone Yutowa:
Walk 5 minutes from Gora Station on the Hakone Tozan Railway via a flat road to the hotel entrance.
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