Published date: August 15, 2024
Snowy Hakone Hot Spring Tour
Room Type Stayed
Dormitory
1 guest(s)
250 ~
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Experience of the stay
This was my first time using HafH, but I had previously stayed once, so I was a repeat visitor.
The structure goes from 1st floor to B1, B2, B3.
Unlike my previous visit, there were nearly half of the guests coming from overseas. Many were young people, but there were also older guests.
At "Sokokura-no-Yu", one of the seven hot springs of Hakone, you can enjoy indoor baths, open-air baths, and spring water flowing continuously.
Dining is available in the lounge. There is a kitchen where seasonings and other items can be used freely, and since there is a refrigerator, some guests prepared their meals easily. I kept it simple this time with a quiche bought at Picot from Fujiya Hotel, bread from Watanabe Bakery famous for onsen stew bread, and soup bought from a convenience store (all within walking distance of the inn). The last time, I went to "Sushi Miyafuji", which was a 3-minute walk from the inn, but it seems to have closed, which was disappointing.
You can freely use coffee, tea, and other drinks, so I saw scenes of guests reading books with drinks in hand, working on their computers, or chatting with fellow travelers while enjoying their own ways in the lounge.
Experiences during the trip
It was raining from the morning, with snow forecasted in some areas.
Using "Hakone Navi" for route search, I took a bus from Hakone Yumoto to Togendai, and from there took the ropeway to Ubako. From around Sengokuhara, it started to sleet, and when I arrived at Ubako, there was a light layer of snow. I visited "Ubako Onsen Shumeikan".
This place only accepts same-day registrations without prior reservations. I barely made it in time. It is a healing facility for adults who want to spend time quietly. I really wanted to relax, but due to concerns about the weather, I stayed for 2 hours before moving on to Owakudani. I had lunch while overlooking the snowy Owakudani and then headed to Sounzan. The foot bath was fully occupied, so I bought onsen mochi at the shop. When I arrived in Gora by cable car, there was no snow there. I transferred to the Hakone Tozan Railway and got off at Miyanoshita. It is convenient to use the Odakyu Hakone Free Pass. You can enjoy touring Hakone with various means of transportation.
I bought bread at Picot from Fujiya Hotel and from Watanabe Bakery.
Before going to the inn, I took a break at Cafe de Motonami.
When I come here, I always order a parfait, even in winter.
The next day, I went to Tenzan Onsen. By the way, you can get discount tickets with the Hakone Free Pass.
Since it was a Sunday, there were many people, including children, and it was quite lively. There are two dining options, and I had the "Tenzan Zen Lunch" at "Yamaboshi".
I was able to indulge in the hot springs at Ubako Onsen, Sokokura Onsen, and Tenzan Onsen.