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Hakone Hotel Kagetsuen
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Rakuten Travel rating: 4.14 out of 5 (1,794 reviews). Guests praise the four private-hire baths, free and open 24 hours, where the sulfur spring piped from Owakudani can also be enjoyed. The communal bath is a simple onsen gentle enough for babies, and with Japanese-style tatami rooms and buffet meals the hotel is well regarded as an affordable way to enjoy Hakone's hot springs with children.
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Four free private-hire baths open 24 hours and a simple onsen communal bath
Four free private-hire baths open 24 hours and a simple onsen communal bath
Alongside the natural onsen from the hotel's own source, four free private-hire baths filled with the rich sulfur spring piped from Owakudani run 24 hours a day. You can bathe in private as a family at whatever moment suits you, after the children have gone to sleep or early in the morning. The communal bath is a simple onsen that is low in irritation and gentle enough for bathing with a baby. All of these baths are indoors, and there is no open-air bath.
- •Four free private-hire baths operate 24 hours a day, fed by the hotel's own source and the sulfur spring from Owakudani, while the communal bath is a simple onsen.
- •All of them are indoor baths, with no open-air bath.
Japanese-style tatami rooms and buffet dining
Japanese-style tatami rooms and buffet dining
Guest rooms include Japanese-style tatami rooms of about 8 tatami mats, where futon can be laid out side by side so the whole family sleeps together. Meals are served in a buffet restaurant, where children can choose the dishes they enjoy.
- •Japanese-style tatami rooms of about 8 tatami mats are available, and meals are served in a buffet restaurant.
Overview
Hakone Hotel Kagetsuen is a resort hotel on the Sengokuhara highlands in Hakone. It draws on two different hot-spring sources: the communal bath uses natural onsen water from the hotel's own source, a simple onsen, while four private-hire baths carry a rich sulfur spring piped from Owakudani (Sengokuhara Onsen), and all four can be used free of charge, 24 hours a day. The simple onsen in the communal bath is low in irritation and soft on the skin, which is welcome when you are bathing with a baby. Guest rooms include Japanese-style tatami rooms, where futon can be laid out side by side so the family sleeps together. Meals are served in a buffet restaurant, so children can pick out what they like. With on-site facilities such as table tennis, it is a family-friendly place to enjoy Hakone's hot springs at a reasonable price. Its Rakuten rating is 4.14 out of 5.
Hakone Hotel Kagetsuen, on the Sengokuhara highlands in Hakone-machi, Kanagawa Prefecture, is a resort hotel that draws on two different hot-spring sources.
Four free private-hire baths, open 24 hours
Alongside the natural onsen from the hotel's own source, a rich sulfur spring piped from Owakudani (Sengokuhara Onsen) fills four private-hire baths that carry no extra charge. These baths run 24 hours a day, so you can bathe in private as a family at whatever moment suits you, after the children have gone to sleep or early in the morning. Guests often praise this. All of them are indoor baths, and there is no open-air bath.
A simple onsen communal bath that is gentle for babies
The communal bath uses natural onsen water from the hotel's own source, and the water is a simple onsen that is low in irritation, with listed benefits including joint pain and lower back pain. It feels soft on the skin, which makes it a welcome bath for families with babies and young children.
Japanese-style tatami rooms and buffet dining
Guest rooms include Japanese-style tatami rooms of about 8 tatami mats, where futon can be laid out side by side so the whole family sleeps together. Meals are served in a buffet restaurant, where children can choose the dishes they enjoy. Children staying on a co-sleeping basis are not provided with amenities, so it is worth bringing your own. On-site facilities include table tennis.
A base for sightseeing in Hakone
The hotel sits in Sengokuhara, with good access to Hakone's main sights and to Owakudani.
Note: this page is compiled from information on the official website, Rakuten Travel and the OTA listing on Jalan. Please check the official website or Rakuten Travel for the latest information.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 1244-2 Itari, Sengokuhara, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa 250-0631 |
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| directions_carAccess | Reachable from Odawara Station by bus or by car, in the Sengokuhara area. Please check the details with the hotel. |
| trainNearest station | Odawara Station |
| local_parkingParking | Parking is available. |
| callPhone | +81-460-84-8621 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, UFJ Card, Mastercard, Saison, JTB, Rakuten Card |
| languageOfficial site | https://hotel.kagetsuen.net/open_in_new |
Reference price as of August 28, 2026 (stay date 2026-09-19). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the private-hire baths really free, and when can we use them?
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Yes. The four private-hire baths carry no extra charge and are open 24 hours a day, so you can bathe together after the children are asleep or early in the morning. They are filled with the rich sulfur spring piped from Owakudani.
What is the communal bath like for a baby?
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The communal bath uses natural onsen water from the hotel's own source. It is a simple onsen that is low in irritation and soft on the skin, which makes it a welcome bath for families with babies and young children. Every bath here is indoors, so there is no open-air bath.
Can our family sleep together in one room?
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Guest rooms include Japanese-style tatami rooms of about 8 tatami mats, where futon are laid out side by side for the whole family. Of the 61 rooms, 8 are Japanese-style tatami rooms and 12 are Japanese-Western style rooms, so it is worth checking the room type when you book.
What are meals like with young children?
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Meals are served in a buffet restaurant, so children can choose what they like, and children's chairs and tableware are available. Children who have not yet started elementary school staying on a plan with dinner are served a kids'-meal-style plate. Children staying on a co-sleeping basis are not provided with amenities, so bring your own.
How do we get there, and is there parking?
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The hotel is reached from Odawara Station by bus or by car, in the Sengokuhara area; please confirm the details with the hotel. Parking is available.
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