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Shirayu no Yado Yamadaya

白湯の宿　山田家

Milky Owakudani spring water with views over Hakone's outer rim

★ 3.5TrustYou 81/100 · 916 reviews|Ashigarashimo-gun
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♨️Milky Owakudani spring water with views over Hakone's outer rim

Kanagawa · Shirayu no Yado Yamadaya

A 60-year-old inn on the heights
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A 60-year-old inn on the heights

  • 🏯A long-running ryokan of about 60 years, set near Sounzan Station on the Hakone Ropeway.
  • ⛰️It stands at 800 m elevation with a 180-degree view of Hakone's outer crater rim.
  • 🌿Every room looks out on the outer rim, in a calm, traditional Japanese setting.
Milky water straight from Owakudani
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Milky water straight from Owakudani

  • ♨️The cloudy water comes from the famous Owakudani source and flows straight from the spring, about 56 tons a day.
  • 🌡️It leaves the spout at around 62°C, while the baths themselves sit at about 40–41°C.
  • 🎨Known as a 'beauty bath', the water shifts between milky white, bluish white and brownish white with the seasons and time of day.
Hakone yosegi marquetry open-air bath
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Hakone yosegi marquetry open-air bath

  • 🪵The inn describes its open-air bath decorated with Hakone yosegi marquetry as the only one of its kind in Japan.
  • 🌲You can rest on a sculpture made from jindai-sugi cedar about 3,000 years old.
  • 🔄The large bath and open-air baths are open 24 hours, with men's and women's sides switching by time.
Private bath and benefits
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Private bath and benefits

  • 🛁The private semi-open-air bath 'Ubuyu' has a fine view and is open 16:00–23:00.
  • 🏞️From the outdoor baths you can see the 'Daimonji' character on the slopes of Mt. Myojogatake.
  • 💆Listed benefits include relief for neuralgia, muscle and joint pain, poor circulation and fatigue.
15 Japanese-style rooms
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15 Japanese-style rooms

  • 🛏️All 15 rooms are Japanese-style, mostly view rooms of 8 to 18 tatami mats.
  • 🌄The top floor has a 10+8-mat two-room suite with its own view bath (one only) and 10-mat rooms (two only).
  • 📶There is also a compact 6-mat room with twin beds; all rooms have air conditioning, TV, a refrigerator and free Wi-Fi.
Seasonal kaiseki and facilities
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Seasonal kaiseki and facilities

  • 🍱Dinner is a creative kaiseki menu that changes monthly, built on local sourcing.
  • 🥬It uses seasonal Hakone highland vegetables, seafood from Sagami and Suruga Bays and produce from the Ashigara Plain.
  • 🎤Karaoke, a gift shop and luggage storage are available.
Access and parking
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Access and parking

  • 🚡About a 3-minute walk from Sounzan Station on the Hakone Tozan Cable Car.
  • 🚃From Gora Station, ride the cable car up to Sounzan and walk from there.
  • 🚗About 30 minutes from Hakoneguchi IC on the Odawara-Atsugi Road; free outdoor parking for 15 cars.
Hakone yosegi marquetry open-air bath
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Hakone yosegi marquetry open-air bath

  • 🪵The inn describes its open-air bath decorated with Hakone yosegi marquetry as the only one of its kind in Japan.
  • 🌲You can rest on a sculpture made from jindai-sugi cedar about 3,000 years old.
  • 🔄The large bath and open-air baths are open 24 hours, with men's and women's sides switching by time.
Private bath and benefits
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Private bath and benefits

  • 🛁The private semi-open-air bath 'Ubuyu' has a fine view and is open 16:00–23:00.
  • 🏞️From the outdoor baths you can see the 'Daimonji' character on the slopes of Mt. Myojogatake.
  • 💆Listed benefits include relief for neuralgia, muscle and joint pain, poor circulation and fatigue.

A hilltop ryokan pairing milky Owakudani spring water, outer-rim views and a yosegi marquetry open-air bath. There is no sauna, the large baths alternate between men and women, and the official website is currently being renewed.

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Property Location Located in Hakone (Gora), Shirayu no Yado Yamadaya is within a 15-minute walk of ?wakudani and Hakone Gora Park. This ryokan is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Hakone Open Air Museum and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Hakone Kowakien Yunessun. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 15 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and slipp…Read more ↓

Property Location Located in Hakone (Gora), Shirayu no Yado Yamadaya is within a 15-minute walk of ?wakudani and Hakone Gora Park. This ryokan is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Hakone Open Air Museum and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Hakone Kowakien Yunessun. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 15 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and slippers. Conveniences include safes and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily. Amenities Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as karaoke or make use of other amenities including gift shops/newsstands. Business Amenities Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby and luggage storage. A train station pick-up service is provided at no charge, and free self parking is available onsite. Nearby Attractions Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Sengokuhara Onsen - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi ?wakudani - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi Hakone Museum of Art - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi Hakone Gora Park - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi Hakone Kowakien Yunessun - 1.7 km / 1 mi Hakone Geo Museum - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi Okada Museum of Art - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi Hakone Open Air Museum - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi Chisuji Falls - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi Hakone Ropeway - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi Miyagino Hayakawa Breakwater Cherry Blossoms - 4.1 km / 2.6 mi Pola Museum of Art - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi Mount Kamiyama - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi Lake Ashi - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi Hakone Visitor Center - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi The nearest airports are: Tokyo (NRT-Narita Intl.) - 167.2 km / 103.9 mi Tokyo (HND-Haneda) - 97.3 km / 60.4 mi

* This description is the property's own text, in English.

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Mandatory fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: · A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply. We have included all charges provided to us b…Read more ↓

Mandatory fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: · A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. Other information · Children 3 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. · 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 onsite public bathing facilities. Check-in Instructions · Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy · Government-issued photo identification and a 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 hot springs and access to the public bathing facility · This property accepts cash · Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property Special Check-in Instructions This property offers transfers from the train station. Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 6 PM to receive dinner. The entrance to this property is closed from 11 PM-7 AM. Guests are not permitted to enter or leave the property during this time.

* These policies are the property's own text, in English; the cancellation policy shown at booking takes precedence.

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FAQ

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What are the check-in and check-out times at Shirayu no Yado Yamadaya?
Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 10:00.
Where is Shirayu no Yado Yamadaya located?
It is in Ashigarashimo-gun. Address: 1320-907 Gora Hakonemachi.
What is the cancellation and refund policy?
Free-cancellation deadlines vary by rate plan and are shown with each room. Cancelling before the deadline gives a full refund.

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916 reviews

Check-in / Check-out

Check-in

15:00

15:00 ~ 18:00

Check-out

10:00

Until 10:00

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