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Hakone Kowakien Morinoyu
3.8★ · 357 Google ratings · Hakone, Kanagawa · 箱根小涌園 元湯 森の湯
✓ Day visitors✓ Private bath✓ Sauna
Before you go
Can you bathe here?
Day visitors
✓ YesConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Hours
11:00–20:00From the facility's listing
Tattoos
? Call aheadNo policy stated in the 34 recent reviews we read
Price
¥1,500 adultReported by two visitors
Private bath
✓ AvailableConfirmed by recent visitor reports
How we know this
- Day visitors: Multiple visitors accessed as day-use guests; admission prices ranged from 1000 yen (with LINE coupon) to 1700 yen (without towel) across 2025–2026. · 3 visitors, Oct 2025 – Jun 2026
- Price: Most recent stated price is 1700 yen (2025-10, without towel); earlier price 1500 yen (2026-06, with towel). · 2 visitors, Oct 2025 – Jun 2026
- Private bath: Private rental baths available by reservation; 2-hour rental approximately 10,000 yen (2026-02). Private baths include indoor and outdoor sections. · 3 visitors, Oct 2025 – May 2026
Atmosphere
The bath
What you’ll find
Hakone day-use hot spring with multiple indoor and outdoor baths, but chlorine levels trigger skin reactions in sensitive visitors.
Bath setup
Sauna
✓ YesReported by two visitors
Cold bath
✓ YesReported by one visitor
Private bath
✓ YesPrivate rental baths available by reservation; 2-hour rental approximately 10,000 yen (2026-02). Private baths include indoor and outdoor sections.Confirmed by recent visitor reports
Family bath
✓ YesReported by two visitors
View
MountainReported by two visitors
Spring water
Bath temperature
38°CReported by two visitors
Chlorinated
✓ YesHigh chlorine levels reported by multiple visitors causing skin irritation, redness, itching, and persistent odor on hair and body; some staff acknowledge chlorine smell as unavoidable.Confirmed by recent visitor reports
How we know this
- Sauna: Sauna facility present and accessible to day-use visitors. · 2 visitors, Oct 2025 – Nov 2025
- Cold bath: One cold-water tub-bath (single-person size) available in sauna area. · 1 visitor, Oct 2025
- Private bath: Private rental baths available by reservation; 2-hour rental approximately 10,000 yen (2026-02). Private baths include indoor and outdoor sections. · 3 visitors, Oct 2025 – May 2026
- Family bath: Private family-style baths available for rental; facility promoted as suitable for families with children. · 2 visitors, May 2026 – Jun 2026
- View: Outdoor baths overlook mountains (Hakone range); views include Mount Daimonji characters visible on clear nights. · 2 visitors, Aug 2025 – May 2026
- Bath temperature: Outdoor baths notably lukewarm (especially lower pools); some visitors appreciated extended soak-ability, others found them cooler than expected. · 2 visitors, Dec 2025 – May 2026
- Chlorinated: High chlorine levels reported by multiple visitors causing skin irritation, redness, itching, and persistent odor on hair and body; some staff acknowledge chlorine smell as unavoidable. · 3 visitors, Jan 2026 – Jun 2026
Practical
What you need
Towels
Rental availableConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Soap & shampoo
✓ ProvidedReported by two visitors
Lockers
✓ Coin returnedReported by two visitors
Payment
✓ Cards & QR acceptedQR code system required for exit; entry ticket must be retained or scanned to leave facility.Confirmed by recent visitor reports
Hair dryer
✓ YesConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Accessibility
Step-free entrance, accessible restroom and accessible parkingFrom the facility's listing. Bath access not confirmed
Facilities
Rest area
✓ YesReported by two visitors
Restaurant
✓ YesReported by two visitors
Lodging
✓ YesConfirmed by recent visitor reports
How we know this
- Towels: Towel rental available; day-use price is higher without towels included. · 3 visitors, Oct 2025 – Jun 2026
- Soap & shampoo: Shampoo and body soap provided at communal baths; private rental bath has only shampoo and body soap, no other amenities. · 2 visitors, Mar 2026 – Jun 2026
- Lockers: Locker-style storage with varying sizes; baskets/coin lockers available but capacity noted as small for large luggage. · 2 visitors, Oct 2025 – Dec 2025
- Payment: QR code system required for exit; entry ticket must be retained or scanned to leave facility. · 3 visitors, Nov 2025 – Jan 2026
- Hair dryer: Hair dryers present (Refa brand noted in private bath); communal bath has one dryer per wash station; effectiveness varies per user. · 3 visitors, Oct 2025 – May 2026
- Rest area: Large tatami rest areas with compartmentalized sections for privacy; free snacks available (udon, etc.); updated to more cozy setup in recent years. · 2 visitors, Apr 2026 – May 2026
- Restaurant: Simple food (udon) and beverages available; craft beer shop and vending machine present; previous regular beer vending machine removed. · 2 visitors, Aug 2025 – May 2026
- Lodging: On-site or affiliated lodging (Tenyou, Komineya Hotel); guests receive free or discounted bath access. · 3 visitors, Oct 2025 – Feb 2026
Timing
When to go
Quietest Thursday around 11:00. Busiest Sunday around 14:00.
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Quiet Busy
Based on Google visit patterns, not a forecast.
Weekly hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 11:00–20:00 |
| Tuesday | 11:00–20:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00–20:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00–20:00 |
| Friday | 11:00–20:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00–20:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00–20:00 |
Getting there
How to get there
Nearest station
Kowakidani · Hakone Tozan Railway · OH55About 8 min on foot, 0.6 km in a straight line
Address
1297 Ninotaira, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0407From the facility's listing
Show a driver
箱根小涌園 元湯 森の湯The name in Japanese, for a taxi or at the counter
Phone
+81460-82-4126Japanese-speaking. For tattoos or private baths a call is the only sure answer
Website
morino-yu.comOfficial, in Japanese
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Questions
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Can I visit Hakone Kowakien Morinoyu without staying overnight?
Multiple visitors accessed as day-use guests; admission prices ranged from 1000 yen (with LINE coupon) to 1700 yen (without towel) across 2025–2026.
How much does Hakone Kowakien Morinoyu cost?
Most recent stated price is 1700 yen (2025-10, without towel); earlier price 1500 yen (2026-06, with towel).
