Hakone Komyoen Unesan — onsen in Hakone, Kanagawa

Hakone Komyoen Unesan

箱根小涌園 ユネッサン

Hakone, Kanagawa, Kanto

Type

Day Use Onsen

Rating

3.2

Tattoo Policy

Cover Up Required

Prefecture

Kanagawa

About

Hakone Komyoen Unesan is a unique waterscape-style onsen where you can enjoy the hot springs in swimsuits in a fun, theme-park atmosphere. It also features a separate nude bathing area (Morinoyu) and has relaxing bathing options with facilities like a sauna and private baths. A great choice for families and visitors who want an onsen experience with an easy, modern feel.

Facilities & Amenities

🛁Private Bath
🌳Outdoor Bath
🔥Sauna
🍽️Restaurant
⛰️Rock Bath
💧Kakenagashi (Free-flowing Spring Water)

Pricing

Prices use a variable/seasonal system and change by day; please check the official website for details. Tattoo policy: Guests with tattoos are generally not allowed. In the swimsuit area (Unesan), you may use the facility if you cover tattoos/tattoo areas (e.g., with a rash guard). In the day-use onsen (Morinoyu), access is allowed only when tattoos can be fully covered with two of the facility-designated tattoo-cover sticker sheets (paid).

Hot Spring Data

Source Name

Komyoen-supplied hot spring mixed with naturally drawn water steam-made bath

Source Temperature

72.5°C

Reported Benefits

CutsBurnsChronic skin disordersWeak childrenChronic gynecological illnessNeuralgiaMuscle painJoint painFrozen shoulderSports-related paralysis (motor weakness)Joint stiffnessBruises/contusions (uchimi)Sprains/disorders from overexertion (kujiki)Chronic digestive disordersHemorrhoidsCold sensitivityPost-recovery periodRecovery from fatigueHealth promotion

Facility Details

Equipment & Features

Private bathOutdoor bathSaunaRestaurantKakenagashi

Access & Directions

From Hakone Tozan Railway 'Hakone-Yumoto' Station, take a bus for Moto-Hakone / Hakone Town for about 20 minutes, get off at 'Komyoen,' and it is right there. [From Tokyo area] About 60 minutes via Odawara-Atsugi Expressway from Atsugi IC on the Tomei Expressway. [From Shizuoka area] About 40 minutes via National Route 138 and Route 1 from Gotemba IC on the Tomei Expressway.

Parking

On-site parking available (510 spaces). Free up to 2 hours.

Nearest Stations

  • Komyoji Station708 m
  • Museum of Art Station925 m
  • Chokogora Station1.04 km
  • Koen-Ue Station1.07 km
  • Kami-GorA Station1.08 km
  • Sounzan Station1.16 km
  • Koen-Shita Station1.17 km
  • Gora Station1.28 km
  • Miyanoshita Station1.63 km
  • Odaira Station2.60 km
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Contact Information

Address

1297 Ninodaira, Hakone-machi, Ashigarakami-gun, Kanagawa

神奈川県 足柄下郡箱根町 二ノ平1297

Hours

Unesan (bathing in swimsuits): Weekdays 10:00–18:00, Saturdays/Sundays/Holidays 9:00–19:00. Morinoyu (nude bathing): Open daily 11:00–20:00 (last entry 19:30).

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