Family Frolic: Spacious Stays for Hakone’s Outdoor Fun

Hakone’s family-friendly zones, like Lake Ashi’s shores or Gora’s parks, mix adventure and relaxation, from pirate ship cruises to the Open-Air Museum’s play areas, delighting kids and parents. Hotels here (¥15,000–¥40,000/night) offer suites, onsens, and bus or train access to Yumoto (20 minutes) or Owakudani (15 minutes), perfect for groups exploring Yunessun’s themed baths or Sengokuhara’s fields. With mid-range pricing, kids’ menus, and English support, these stays ensure comfort after shrine visits or forest hikes, keeping families immersed in Hakone’s natural playground under Mount Fuji’s gaze.

1. Hakone Kowakien Ten-yu

   In Gora (¥20,000–¥40,000/night), this ryokan offers family suites and private onsens, a 10-minute bus from Gora Station. Near Yunessun. Book via their site.

   Hakone Kowakien Ten-yu on Google

   

   
   

2. Fujimien

   By Lake Ashi (¥15,000–¥30,000/night), this hotel has tatami rooms and an onsen, a 15-minute bus from Motohakone-ko. Near Hakone Shrine. Book online.

   Fujimien on Google

   

   
   

3. Hakone Yutowa

   In Gora (¥20,000–¥35,000/night), this hotel offers family condos and an onsen, a 5-minute walk from Gora Station. Near Gora Park. Book via Booking.com.

   Hakone Yutowa on Google

   

Location Benefits: Gora and Lake Ashi offer kid-friendly museums and cruises, with buses to Yumoto (20 minutes) or Owakudani (15 minutes). Onsens and parks ensure fun and relaxation for all ages.