HAKONE Setsugetsuka

Amazing onsen hotel/ryokan, it has multiple choices of public and private onsens to enjoy aswell as a bath on the balcony. We were in a Japanese room with tatami mats and a stunning view a lovely way to end our honeymoon and was also left a gift with a note wishing us a good honeymoon. I had a great time in the public onsen it was so relaxing with a mix of hot spring baths, an ice bath and sauna. It was a great first experience to have in a public onsen not too busy with it being a part of the accommodations. My wife has tattoos so wasn’t able to go in the public onsen as we forgot to bring coverings, but because they had a choice of three private baths she still got to experience all of them which were all different although we did have to wait 10 to 20 mins for them as they are often full. It is on the doorstep to the train station and train up to the ropeway so is perfect. I’d also recommend visiting the open air museum, park and pit stop brewery and pizza bar round the corner as little side experiences we got the Hakone pass which made the time there a lot easier.

Amazing stay, perfect location, a great range of onsen. Definitely come here for a nice relaxing time. This was one of the best spots I have stayed in Japan and I've stayed at quite a few now!

I spent two nights solo here, the hot springs bath onsen was the best part!! I felt rejuvenated and relaxed. Location super close, walking distance to train station. Hotel has the Japanese yukata to wear and you really get a taste of Japanese culture and food here. Many snacks and lots of food! Staff very helpful. I got western room with bath on balcony and loved soaking private nights there. Staff English is not fluent but with translators you get by. The garden yard was peaceful too. There are two buildings, I was in back one do a bit of a walk to main area, but not a problem. I would recommend if you want a Japanese experience and be near the train for early morning Hakone loop — best the crowds by staying in Gora.