Romantic Hotels in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

Hakone Hotel Kowakien, a natural onsen hotel offering dinner and breakfast that I'd rate 90 out of 100. It's not easy to impress me in Hakone, the famed hot spring town in Kanagawa Prefecture, but this hotel truly excelled across all criteria, showing a consistently high standard. Both the front desk and restaurant staff were attractive, with fluent English and standard accents; notably, they didn't employ any Southeast Asian staff. The hotel facilities are relatively new and well-designed, and the cleanliness is exceptional. The public areas offer plenty of sofa seating, and the temperature control is precise, allowing guests to comfortably wander around in traditional yukata without feeling cold. The air is fresh with no strong artificial scents, embodying a 'Natural and Pure' concept. The restaurant, named Fontainebleau, lives up to its name with authentic French pastries. The 'all-you-can-eat' style still maintains high-quality ingredients, and there's an unlimited supply of Sapporo Asahi draft beer and Gekkeikan sake. What's more, the self-service alcohol bar is also open during breakfast, which seems quite common for Japanese guests – their physical resilience certainly differs from ours! Observing Japanese dining concepts, you'll notice several characteristics: a wide variety of dishes, comprehensive nutrition, low-temperature preservation, minimal oil and seasoning, and avoiding high-temperature cooking to prevent nutrient loss. The sauna is also quite professional, featuring a 12-minute sand timer, anti-scald mats, humidity and temperature displays, and powerful heating elements that ensure you won't waste any time. Whether you prefer mountain views, garden vistas, or indoor hot springs, there's an option for everyone. For those interested, the address is: 1297 Ninotaira, Hakone-machi, Kanagawa Prefecture 250-0407

The overall cleanliness was good, but because the room was mainly black, the dust on the walls (especially on the top) was a bit noticeable. Also, the lighting was a bit dim, making it difficult to put on makeup. Other than that, it was very good. The bathroom was spacious, and I was surprised to find a place that wasn't a unit bath for this price.

Whenever I visit Yokohama, I always stay here. The rooms are clean and tidy, and I'm very satisfied with their size and layout. When I have a lot of luggage, the staff even help me carry it to my room. Transportation is super convenient from here, and there's also a parking lot downstairs. As long as they keep up this standard, I'll continue choosing this hotel.

The hotel was located a bit further out from the main attractions. However, with that its also at a quieter area and nice break away from the touristy area. Because of the location, it is also convenient to get to the Gotemba outlet mall. There’s a mountain view outside the balcony. A convenience store and bus stop just right outside the hotel. We felt the breakfast served was underwhelming, and the same food was served on the 2 days we were there. The hotel was spacious and really clean, interior design was beautiful. The hotspring was really nice as well. The staff recommended the Izakaya restaurant called Monta, just few minutes walk from the hotel. The food was really good and open till 12am!

A hot spring ryokan with unique character, and a very convenient location. The meals were outstanding, and the service was incredibly attentive and detailed. Overall, it was a fantastic experience. Highly recommend staying here for your Hakone trip.

It was very convenient to get here from Haneda Airport 🛬. I just needed to transfer once on the subway 🚈 and arrived at Sakuragicho Station 🚉 in about 50 minutes. The hotel 🏨 is right across the street, just over the pedestrian bridge from the subway exit. The front desk is on the 5th floor, and check-in starts at 2 PM. Everything is handled via self-service machines, which are very user-friendly with language options and Chinese subtitles. After checking in, before getting on the elevator, there's a table where you can pick up toothbrushes 🪥, toothpaste, combs, razors 🪒, face masks, and toiletries, which is a really nice touch 👍. My room was on the 23rd floor, and this time I chose a twin-bed room with a night view 🌃. I feel like the twin rooms are a bit larger than the king-sized rooms! The room was clean and tidy, and I could see Yokohama Port and the Ferris wheel 🎡 right outside the window. The night view was even more beautiful. The hotel 🏨's location is excellent. Right outside the subway exit, there's a large supermarket and a shopping mall 🏬, making shopping 🛍️ and dining 🍽️ very convenient. The breakfast offers great value for money, and I highly recommend dining in the hotel 🍴. In the morning, you can enjoy delicious tuna, and the grilled mackerel is also a favorite of mine. There are also hot udon noodles 🍜 and miso soup, and the sushi 🍣 is quite good. The coffee ☕ is also tasty 😋. Check-out is also done via the self-service machine ✅, and there's a luggage storage area 🛅 on the same floor, which is very convenient.

A charming small hotel with a Japanese-style atmosphere. Located in a residential district of Kawasaki, about a 10-minute walk from the train and metro stations. The rooms are very spacious and beautifully decorated in traditional Japanese style, featuring a raised futon bed. The large bathroom includes a whirlpool bathtub. Slippers, a bathrobe, and a Japanese kimono for walking around the property are provided in the room. The hotel does not have a traditional reception desk. On the ground floor, there's a cozy lounge where breakfast is served (simple pre-set meals—miso soup and a rice sandwich). A unique feature is the 24-hour access to a selection of several types of sake, drinks, juices, craft beer, and hot snacks in the hotel lobby—all included in the room rate. In summary, a modern hotel with authentic Japanese flair and the added bonus of free sake tasting. Highly recommended.

This hotel is right next to Lake Ashi, just a few minutes' walk from the shore. Outside the lobby, there's a hot spring foot bath where you can relax your body and mind after a day of sightseeing. The rooms are clean and tidy, and the bedding is soft and comfortable. There's also a small shop in the lobby selling Hakone specialties. Both the dinner and breakfast buffets offer a wide variety of dishes; I particularly enjoyed a certain grilled fish, and the desserts were plentiful – it was a feast for both the eyes and the palate! I hope to visit again. The hotel is very close to Togendai Ropeway Station and the Togendai Pirate Ship pier, just about a 7-8 minute walk from the back exit, making it very convenient for transportation.

Room facilities: The room was quite spacious. The only minor inconvenience was a step in the bathroom, but overall the facilities were pretty good and well-equipped. Breakfast was simple but very affordable. Hygiene: Good, quite clean. Environment: The location is excellent, very close to the JR station, and the area is bustling with various shopping malls, restaurants, convenience stores, and arcades. Service: Very good, self-service was well-implemented.

The location is very centralize and near to restaurants and shopping streets in Yokohama. The staff are very polite and very helpful, which make me feel very privileged. The room is clean and ecologically following the nature saving regilayions.