Hakone Airu
箱根藍瑠- Say it
- ah·
ee· roo - Also written
- Airu Hakone, Hakone Airu Ryokan
About Hakone Airu
A 15-room ryokan with Balinese decor on the hillside above Hakone-Yumoto. Every room is an 11-mat tatami room with a terrace and its own open-air bath of free-flowing hot-spring water.
- OnsenYesFree-flowing; large baths 24 hours
- Bath in your roomEvery roomOpen-air, free-flowing, every room
- Private bathNot stated
- TattoosNot stated
- MealsKaiseki dinner and breakfastPrivate dining room; room-only too
- Dietary needsSome dietsAllergies, told 3 days ahead
- ChildrenWelcomeFacility fee from age 0
- Check-in and dinnerCheck-in 15:00–19:00; out 10:00
- Getting thereShared ryokan bus from the station, ¥100
Good to know before you book
- Futons, not bedsAll 15 rooms are tatami rooms where guests sleep on futons; there is no separate bedroom.
- Not step-freeThe ryokan describes itself as not barrier-free.
- The walk from the station is steepIt is about 15 minutes uphill from Hakone-Yumoto Station; a shared ryokan bus runs from the station for ¥100.
- Rooms
- 15, all 11-mat tatami rooms with a terrace and a reclining sofa
- Beds
- Futons on tatami; no beds
Rooms and their baths
- Open-air bath
Chobo no Ma, 4th floor
Open-air hot-spring bath on the terrace, free-flowing
The view floor. Rooms Mizuki, Suigetsu, Tsukisato, Yuzutsu and Subaru
- Open-air bath
Yuragi no Ma, 3rd floor
Open-air hot-spring bath on the terrace, free-flowing
Rooms Kunpu, Hanoto, Sappu, Kazahana and Soyokaze
- Open-air bath
Komorebi no Ma, 2nd floor
Open-air hot-spring bath on the terrace, free-flowing
Named for sunlight through trees. Rooms Aiyama, Sansui, Moegi, Yusan and Senshi
The fine print
Last checked November 12, 2026.
- Onsen
Yes. Free-flowing hot-spring water; large baths open 24 hours
Hakone-Yumoto spring at 65°C, piped straight in. Separate men's and women's large baths with an open-air section.
- Bath in your room
Every room. Open-air hot-spring bath in every room
Free-flowing from the ryokan's spring, like the two large baths.
- Private bath
Not stated. Not stated by the ryokan
Every room has its own open-air bath.
- Tattoos
Not stated. Not stated by the ryokan
Every room has its own open-air bath.
- Meals
Included with some stays. Kaiseki dinner and breakfast in a private dining room, or room-only plans
Upgrades include sushi and wagyu. Jalan also sells breakfast-only and room-only plans.
- Dietary needs
Some diets. Allergies, told 3 days ahead
Vegetarian or halal meals are not mentioned.
- Children
Welcome. Accepted; a facility fee applies from age 0
Towels and robes aren't included for small children.
- Check-in and dinner
Check-in 15:00 to 19:00, check-out 10:00
- Getting there
Shared ryokan bus from Hakone-Yumoto Station, ¥100
Primary-school children ride free. The walk up from the station is about 15 minutes and steep.
Meals
- Dinner
- Japanese kaiseki in a private dining room
- Dinner upgrades
- Wagyu shabu-shabu, wagyu steak, grilled king crab, a sashimi platter, sushi made in front of you, or a choice of abalone, steak or lobster
- Breakfast
- Japanese, in the private dining room
- Drinks you bring
- A glass charge may apply
Who it suits
- Suits
- Couples who want their own hot-spring bath in the room, and guests who like Asian resort styling
- Less suited
- Anyone who needs beds or step-free access
- Style
- A ryokan in format, with tatami rooms, futons, kaiseki and shared hot-spring baths; the decor is Balinese, and shoes come off at the lobby
- Staff
- The ryokan notes that many of its staff are from overseas
History
- About 2018
The ryokan opens; a plan sold in 2026 marked its eighth anniversary. The exact date is not stated.
Ryokan elsewhere to compare
Kawaguchiko
Fuji Onsenji Yumedono
Also serves dinner in a dining room and has an open-air bath in every room, in Kawaguchiko, another mountain and lake resort, at about the same price.
Questions
Does every room at Hakone Airu have its own hot-spring bath?
Yes. All 15 rooms have an open-air bath on the terrace, filled with free-flowing hot-spring water from the ryokan's spring, the same water as the two large baths.
Is Hakone Airu a traditional ryokan?
In format, yes: tatami rooms, futons, kaiseki meals and shared hot-spring baths. The decor is Balinese, and shoes come off at the lobby.
Are there beds at Hakone Airu?
No. Every room is an 11-mat tatami room and guests sleep on futons; there is no separate bedroom.
Is Hakone Airu step-free?
No. The ryokan notes that it is not barrier-free.