1.Hakone Sengokuhara: A Highland Resort to Savor Art and Nature

Sengokuhara is an area that spreads between the outer rim of the Hakone caldera and a pyroclastic cone. It was originally part of a caldera lake and took its current form due to the eruption of Mt. Kami about 20,000 years ago. Its development as a tourist destination began in the Meiji era, and it has continued to develop steadily since, now becoming a resort area with complex charms.

Sengokuhara, known for having various museums within the area, is also equipped with accommodation facilities and gourmet spots. In addition to the pampas grass fields, Kanagawa Prefecture's only wetland is also located here in Sengokuhara. The onsen, a blessing of the Hakone volcano, also offers many places where you can enjoy cloudy white water with excellent therapeutic effects and skin-beautifying properties.

2. An Abundance of Unique Museums

Hakone is home to various museums, but Sengokuhara is where a particularly unique collection of museums is gathered.

Well-known museums include the "Hakone Venetian Glass Museum," Japan's first museum specializing in Venetian glass; the "Pola Museum of Art," whose collection of Impressionist paintings is considered one of the largest in Japan; and the "Hakone Lalique Museum," where you can enjoy teatime in an actual Orient Express train car.

There are also other unique museums in Sengokuhara. It is likely an irresistible area for art fans.

3. Pampas Grass Fields That Shine Gold in Autumn

What can be called the top landscape in Sengokuhara, and indeed in all of Hakone, is the "Sengokuhara Susuki Grass Fields." Its beauty, which has been selected as one of "Kanagawa's 50 Scenic Spots" and "Kanagawa's 100 Famous Flower Spots," is not limited to the autumn when the golden glow undulates like waves; the beauty of the green from spring to summer is also exceptional.

To protect the grasslands, a controlled burn called yamayaki is held every year in March on a windless day. If you are lucky enough to encounter the day of the yamayaki, you can witness a powerful scene. Near the grasslands is the "Hakone Botanical Garden of Wetlands," Japan's first botanical garden for wetland plants, making Sengokuhara a charming place for nature lovers as well.

A convenient location where you can also walk to the center of Sengokuhara. The condominium hotel "BLISSTIA Hakone Sengokuhara," which opened in December 2023, proposes a stylish holiday spent in Hakone.

A Luxurious Holiday in Your Own Style

All guest rooms are designed as suite-style accommodations, offering a generous space of 50 square meters or more. Some rooms are equipped with kitchens and laundry facilities for longer stays, while the Corner Premium Suites and Semi-Suites feature smart home appliances for added comfort. You can choose a room that best suits your style of travel.

At the grand public bath, you can enjoy the free-flowing hot spring water sourced directly from Owakudani. The open-air bath offers a stylish and refreshing setting as well. Between the onsen wing and the accommodation wing, a terrace invites you to take in the natural beauty of Hakone’s four distinct seasons.

For dinner, choose from three courses, each offering a selection of main dishes. After savoring stone-oven cuisine paired with wine, you can enjoy a relaxing cocktail time or gather around the fireplace at the center of the accommodation wing. The precious moments you spend in Sengokuhara flow by gently, leaving you with a deep sense of comfort.

Accommodation Rates and Access

person 　Room rates start from around 15,000 yen to 50,000 yen per person (for one night with two meals, based on double occupancy). For access, take a bus bound for Togendai from either Odawara Station or Hakone-Yumoto Station and get off at "Sengokuhara Shogakko-mae" (Sengokuhara Elementary School), from which it is a 2-minute walk.

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Gourmet dining, relaxation, art, and nature — Hakone Fuga is a retreat designed for adults to enjoy moments of quiet luxury.

Spending a Special Moment with Someone Important

“Hakone Fuga” is an adults-only retreat located near one of Sengokuhara’s iconic sights — the sweeping pampas grass fields. The property offers 24 guest rooms in both Western and Japanese-Western styles, each featuring a terrace with a semi-open-air bath fed by the waters of Gora Onsen. The grand public bath, with its serene and dreamlike atmosphere, also creates a refined space exclusively for adults. As the bathing areas alternate between men and women, guests can experience all of them during their stay.

Dinner features a creative kaiseki blending Japanese and Western flavors, enhanced by the excitement of a live cooking station. After your meal, you can unwind in the lobby lounge by the fireplace — a special moment where the gentle glow of the flames adds a touch of warmth, especially during the colder months. The unhurried time spent here flows by softly, leaving you with a sense of quiet comfort.

Accommodation Rates and Access

Room rates start from around 22,000 yen per person (for one night with two meals, based on double occupancy).
For access, take a bus bound for Togendai from either Odawara Station or Hakone-Yumoto Station and get off at “Sengoku Kogen.” The property is a 7-minute walk from the bus stop, and a free shuttle service is also available. The Odakyu Highway Bus from Shinjuku also stops at “Sengoku Kogen.”

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A rich, creative time shared with close friends. LIME RESORT HAKONE is a resort hotel offering group-oriented stays that can even be fully chartered.

A Quality Retreat with Friends

There are two types of guest rooms: the Standard POD Room and the Suite Room with an open-air bath. The playful Standard POD Room can also be used as two connecting rooms. It includes its own meeting space, and for larger groups, the lounge area can be used as a meeting room during the day. The courtyard, where you can enjoy the refreshing Hakone air, is also ideal for remote work.

In the grand public bath, you can enjoy the skin-friendly waters of Shin-Ubako Onsen.
Meals follow a “home party” concept, creating a warm atmosphere that brings friends even closer. The lounge—used as a meeting room during the day—transforms into a relaxed space for enjoying wine and local sake after dinner. Every moment spent in the hotel feels truly irreplaceable.

Accommodation Rates and Access

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The pampas grass fields — the iconic symbol of Sengokuhara.
“Susuki no Hara Ichinoyu” is an onsen inn named after these fields, which offer beautiful scenery not only in autumn but throughout all four seasons.

Two Hot Spring Qualities Irresistible to Onsen Fans

Guest rooms are located in the Japanese-style main building and the Japanese-Western style annex, and all rooms feature an open-air bath.
One of the highlights of the main building’s large public bath is the ability to enjoy two different hot springs: the alkaline simple spring of Daidaira Onsen in the indoor bath, and the milky acidic spring from Owakudani Onsen in the open-air bath.
If you wish to enjoy both, it is recommended to start with the open-air bath and then move to the indoor bath.

Dinner is served in a restaurant with a traditional Japanese atmosphere, where the main dish is shabu-shabu featuring Yonezawa beef and Shimanto pork.
The inn’s specialty — simmered splendid alfonsino — is another popular favorite.
A wide range of additional dishes is also available, and the menu changes for guests staying multiple nights, a thoughtful touch that enhances the experience.
In addition to its excellent hot springs and cuisine, the inn’s location allows you to fully enjoy the natural surroundings of Sengokuhara.

Accommodation Rates and Access

Room rates start from around 25,000 yen to 30,000 yen per person (for one night with two meals, based on double occupancy).
For access, take a bus bound for Togendai from either Odawara Station or Hakone-Yumoto Station and get off at “Daigatake,” which is just a 1-minute walk away.
The Odakyu Highway Bus from Shinjuku also stops at “Daigatake.”

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Nestled within the rich forest that envelops Hakone, KANAYA RESORT HAKONE is a private retreat offering refined hospitality, inspired by the legacy of a long-established resort hotel.

A Supreme Private Retreat Embraced by the Forest

Accommodation Rates and Access

Room rates start from around 70,000 yen per person (for one night with two meals, based on double occupancy).
A shuttle service is available from Gora Station on the Hakone Tozan Railway, so be sure to make a reservation in advance if you wish to use it.

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In Sengokuhara, where the atmosphere of a highland resort fills the air, Kitanokaze Saryo offers a calm, Japanese-modern retreat. This auberge has also become popular among younger travelers.

An Elegant Space to Indulge Yourself

Pass through the gate, and you are immediately welcomed into an artistic space filled with a soothing ambience.
The interior, which feels almost like stepping into a museum, is wrapped in a Japanese aesthetic with a refined modern touch.

All ten guest rooms feature either an open-air bath or a scenic bath, each supplied with the luxurious free-flowing waters of Owakudani Onsen.
The views from the baths differ from room to room, allowing you to enjoy the beauty of the changing seasons in your own private space.

Meals are served in private dining rooms—an appreciated gesture of hospitality.
Each beautifully presented dish is a delight not only for the palate but also for the eyes, making every course a visual pleasure.
The thoughtfully selected amenities also stand out, and it is easy to see why the inn is especially popular among women.

The quiet night that awaits you in Sengokuhara is sure to become a truly special moment.

Accommodation Rates and Access

Room rates start from around 55,000 yen per person (for one night with two meals, based on double occupancy).
For access, take a bus bound for Togendai from either Odawara Station or Hakone-Yumoto Station and get off at “Senkyoro-mae” which is a 1-minute walk from the inn.
The Odakyu Highway Bus from Shinjuku also stops at the same stop.

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Sengokuhara is a relatively new resort area, yet it offers a rich blend of attractions—places where you can feel the depth of Hakone’s natural beauty, and others where you can immerse yourself in art. Together, they create a charm that is both diverse and deeply appealing.

It is in this setting that unique accommodations, like the ones introduced in this article, have gathered. Whether you are traveling with family, spending time with close friends, or enjoying an adults-only getaway, Sengokuhara offers a range of stays that cater to different styles and desires—another reason this area continues to grow in appeal.

Why not spend an exceptional holiday in Sengokuhara?