Kinokuniya Ryokan provides a peaceful escape with its indoor mineral hot spring and quiet garden setting. Travelers can book a rejuvenating massage after exploring the area, and the public WiFi keeps everyone connected throughout their stay.
Located in Ashinoyu, a neighbourhood in Hakone, Kinokuniya Ryokan is in the mountains and on the boardwalk. Hakone Kowakien Yunessun and Hakone Hot Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Ashi and Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Fuji Speedway, or consider a night out at Fujisan Juku no Mori Ampitheater. Visit our Hakone travel guide
Ashinoyu 8, Hakone, Kanagawa, 250-0523
What's nearby
Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park
1 min walk - 0.0 km
Chisuji Falls
6 min drive - 2.4 km
Hakone Yunohana Golf Course
15 min walk - 1.3 km
Buddhist Stoneworks at Motohakone
17 min walk - 1.4 km
Hiryu Falls
5 min drive - 1.7 km
Getting around
Kowakidani Station
5 min drive
Hakone Miyanoshita Station
7 min drive
Tokyo (HND-Haneda)
126 min drive
Restaurants
Bakery & Table 箱根
4 min drive
箱根バターサンド Sun San D
4 min drive
芦ノ湖 ラ・テラッツァ (La Terrazza)
4 min drive
小田急 あしのこ茶屋
4 min drive
bar hotel 箱根香山
3 min drive
About this property
Kinokuniya Ryokan
Ryokan near Hakone Kowakien Yunessun
Kinokuniya Ryokan provides amenities, such as an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and a garden. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Free self-parking
Hot springs on-site, a lift and meeting rooms
A front desk safe and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guest rooms at Kinokuniya Ryokan offer comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
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Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bidet
Free toiletries
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
LCD TV
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Refrigerator
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Air conditioning
Desk
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The hotel restaurant closes at 6:30 PM.
Guests booked in Half Board rates must check in by 6 PM to receive dinner.
Guests who wish to book dinner are encouraged to contact the property before arrival to pre-book it.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
A late check-out fee will be charged
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities
Property is also known as
Kinokuniya Ryokan Hakone
Kinokuniya Hakone
Kinokuniya Ryokan Ryokan
Kinokuniya Ryokan Hakone
Kinokuniya Ryokan Ryokan Hakone
Frequently asked questions
Is Kinokuniya Ryokan pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Kinokuniya Ryokan?
As of 12 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kinokuniya Ryokan on 26 Mar 2026 start from Rp4.015.165, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Kinokuniya Ryokan?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Kinokuniya Ryokan?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Kinokuniya Ryokan?
Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee.
Where is Kinokuniya Ryokan located?
Located in Ashinoyu, this ryokan is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Buddhist Stoneworks at Motohakone and within 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Ashi and Hakone Kowakien Yunessun. Hakone Yunohana Golf Course and Hakone Shrine are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Reviews
Kinokuniya Ryokan Reviews
7.8
Good
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It was quite a journey from the station to the ryokan. Well worth it. Elaborate Japanese dinner and breakfast. Outdoor onsen. The new part of the lodge is 80 years old. It has been on this spot for 300 years. Quick bus ride to Lake Ashi next morning.
The dinner alone gets a lot of points. Easily some of the best food I have ever had at a ryokan.
The Men’s Onsen is a bit small outdoors. It was difficult to get my large western body (5’10”, 185lb) in the outdoor pool. The indoor pool was nice.
The biggest problem is the old wooden floors. Upstairs neighbors had kids and I got virtually no rest. The tranquil atmosphere of autumn in the mountains of Japan was disturbed by little giants trampling overhead.
Overall, great place, but I hope you get lucky with who stays above you.
Kirill
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
8/10 Good
Massimo
30 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very good, nice atmosphere
Massimo
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
6/10 Okay
Meagan
29 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This hotel was good-hearted and the food was Japanese artistry. It is an older property and has a very “mountain lodge” kind of feel.
The food was interesting but challenging for an unadventurous North American eater. It goes well beyond sushi to escargot and tiny octopi (squids?) over cucumber and a miso sauce. I was impressed with the look of this but I am weak on seafood and so it wasn’t that easy to eat. I expect that it is very seasonal and probably changes to make sure the food is the freshest.
The hotel itself is very high up the mountain, with a few walking trails nearby but no other. The hotsprings older facilities but again, overall very nice.
It is very close to the bus stop, where the bus comes often from Hakone Yumoto station to Lake Ashinoko and back so that is convenient.
Very nice location (in the hills, near the bus stop, 10 mins from Ashi lake). Easy check-in (although English is nearly non-existent). Good structure, rooms are nice and wide, traditional futon beds, hot fans and air conditioning. Working at the garden since like a year. Did not found any onsen/public bath. A little overpriced for what it has to offer.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
8/10 Good
Bruno
21 May 2018
Disliked: Staff & service
Décevant ...
Hôtel traditionnel décoration sympa très bien placé onsen très agréable par contre déçu par le service le soir dîner kaiseki très bon deux choix d'horaires 18h ou 18h30 service trop rapide à 19h20 sans avoir eu le dessert on nous a mis dehors en nous disant closing Time moins d'une heure pour manger c'est très limite pour un repas avec autant de plats différents même chose pour le buffet du petit déjeuner à peine servi le buffet était débarrasser... Pour un hôtel de ce prix là c'est très décevant ... entretien général très limite chasse d'eau cassée, rideaux piqués...bref très moyen pour le prix ..
The hotel is nice however the access to its remote location is terrible during winter or early spring when snowing. The only public bus to this Ryokan stopped operating. We had to take very expensive taxi (>8000yen) to reach this place. getting out of it on next day is even harder as there is no taxi coming to this Ryokan and the hotel staff asked us to walk 40mins to the nearest train station! It was still snowing that time and we had 3 kids with us! It is not possible for us to walk this far with big luggage’s as well. Luckily we finally able to get he Hotel staff to send us to the train station in his own car. Really thanks to the 2 young men tnb he didn’t front desk.
front desk can’t speakers mich English as well...
This was my first time staying at an onsen ryokan, but it was much better than expected. The staff was friendly, helpful, and professional. The room was roomier than what I imagined, but I guess I was staying at a place meant for two people by myself. Dinner was excellent, and the breakfast buffet was great too. Dinner was fully Japanese while the breakfast was continental with a heavy Japanese slant. The onsens were great. I'd recommend using the bath in the early afternoon or the early morning before people start arriving if you are not comfortable with stares. The outside bath was a bit small but charming. The only bad thing I can say about this place was the fact that it's a bit old, but that's to be expected from some place that's more than 300 years old. It was very clean though.
Will stay again, next time with another person to play table tennis with.
Hotel is abit dated and onsen abit old, but I enjoyed the rustic feeling.Excellent service and delicioilus kaiseki dinner, more than made up for everything
직원분들이 너무 친절하고 좋았습니다! 한마디한마디에도 세심한 배려를 해주셨고 다른 료칸을 찾아간다고 하니 지도를 출력해주고 길을 알려주셨습니다
정말 너무너무 친절해서 기억에 남습니다
료칸의 정원도 너무나 예쁘고 객실에서 바라본 풍경도 백점만점에 백점입니다
단지 료칸주변에 편의점이라든지 다른 이용시설이 전혀없어서 미리 준비만 해간다면 더욱 완벽한 연휴를 보낼구있는 곳일겁니다
Homely yet well-built ryokan outside the main area
Located just outside the main Hakone area (10 mins by bus from Moto-Hakone), the ryokan is located in a small residential village without any other touristy developments around it. Thus it was surprising to find such a well-developed ryokan, that can cater to large crowds, rather than the usually smaller minshuku, in such an area.
Facilities were well developed, with an indoor garden, 2 distinct baths, a small souvenir shop and basically everything you should and would expect from a ryokan. Place was clean and spacious as well.
Food too was great. Dinner was kaiseki style with dishes that are visibly Japanese, yet something I have not eaten anywhere else before. Breakfast was a Japanese/Western-style buffet that had a very good range of items.
Verified traveller
6/10 Okay
Hiang
14 Nov 2016
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property is a bit old and badly needs a renovation. The onsen is dated and gives a not so clean feeling.