Hakone

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Ninety minutes from Tokyo, Hakone pairs mountain ryokan, sulphur springs and views of Mt. Fuji. The easiest first onsen trip for international travelers, with a growing number of tattoo-friendly and private-bath options.

Open-air bath (rotenburo)

Places in Hakone

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Ryokan★ 4.9

Gora Kadan

A former imperial retreat: in-room onsen suites and museum-grade kaiseki.

¥¥¥¥ LuxuryPrivate bath onlyPrivate bathIn-room onsenRotenburo

Ryokan★ 4.7

Hakone Ginyu

Every room has an open-air bath overlooking the Sukumo gorge.

¥¥¥¥ LuxuryPrivate bath onlyPrivate bathIn-room onsenRotenburo

Day-use Onsen★ 4.3

Tenzan Tohji-kyo

Rustic day-use rotenburo terraces beside a mountain stream.

¥ AffordableCover-up requiredRotenburoSauna

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