Hibikino Onsen Hotel | A Healing Sanctuary in Sengokuhara, Hakone
Nestled in the renowned hot spring resort of Sengokuhara, Hakone, Japan, Hibikino Onsen Hotel is a courtyard-style retreat steeped in Japanese wabi-sabi aesthetics. Boasting 11 thoughtfully designed guest rooms—including 9 elegant standard rooms and 2 lavish suites—every accommodation features a private onsen. The crystal-clear spring water, infused with Hakone's unique minerals, curls with gentle steam. Throw open the windows, and you will be greeted by the courtyard’s tranquil karesansui (dry landscape garden) and rustling bamboo groves. Soak in the bath under the starry night sky, and let all the weariness of the world melt away.
Our in-room amenities are a testament to meticulous craftsmanship. Each guest receives a complimentary take-home toiletry kit, which includes the prestigious POLA BA skincare set, an electric toothbrush, an electric shaver, and other carefully selected items, plus the hotel’s exclusive stem cell skincare line. Harnessing cutting-edge technology, these premium products revitalize your skin, delivering a holistic healing experience from body to soul.
The hotel houses both a refined Japanese restaurant and a sophisticated whisky bar, offering a dual feast for the senses. The restaurant sources the freshest seasonal ingredients from Hakone, where master chefs craft exquisite kaiseki cuisine—each dish a delicate tribute to the changing seasons. After dinner, wander into the whisky bar. Bathed in warm, soft lighting, the wooden counter showcases over a hundred rare and fine whiskies. Grab a glass of mellow whisky, lean against the counter, and savor the leisurely moments in pure comfort.
Blessed with a prime location, Hibikino is a gateway to an art-filled adventure on foot. A 9-minute stroll takes you to the Glass Forest Museum, where you can marvel at dazzling glass artworks. Wander casually to the Hakone Museum of Art and POLA Museum of Art, and immerse yourself in the harmonious blend of art and nature. The Hakone Wetland Botanical Garden is just 1.5 kilometers away, bursting with seasonal blooms year-round, making it a great spot for a leisurely hike and scenic viewing.
Travel is equally convenient. The Gotemba Premium Outlets are a mere 20-minute drive away, perfect for a delightful shopping spree. Hakone-Yumoto Station is less than 12 kilometers away, providing seamless access to explore the entire Hakone region. Popular attractions such as Fuji-Q Highland, Lake Kawaguchi, and Shuzenji Temple are all within a 1-hour drive, cementing Hibikino as the ideal base for an in-depth exploration of Hakone and Mount Fuji.
Committed to guest comfort, the hotel enforces a strict no-smoking policy indoors, with a dedicated outdoor smoking area available for convenience.
At Hibikino, soak in private onsens, savor gourmet delights, appreciate world-class art, and embrace the art of slow living—your unforgettable healing journey in Hakone starts now.
"I am very fortunate to have chosen this hotel, a very good stay experience! The service is warm, the meals and desserts are delicious. The chef in Kyoto is very interesting, the chat is very happy, and the whole dining atmosphere is very happy. The bartender at the bar was knowledgeable, the cocktail was delicious, the amount was not much, I tried a variety of things one night, and I talked about the local food in Hakone. Unfortunately, I didn’t have time to go. I could stay for the next time.
From pola skin care to electric toothbrushes, the quality of toiletries is very high. The room was booked with a private soup with outdoors. I thought it would be soaked in the cold wind. I didn’t expect to go to the bubble at night for a few degrees. It was not cold. After the bubble, the skin looked slippery and tender.
Although it is currently written that there is no pick-up service, after communicating with the hotel, it is found that it can actually be picked up to nearby attractions and stations. Maybe because of the new opening, come step by step. There may be a fly in the ointment of the network, sometimes the signal is not stable, but after all, in the mountains, when moving in the mountains, even the traffic is not reliable (・ ‸・`)~
The hotel staff has a distinctive personality and a strong sense of living. It may be the first time to have in-depth exchanges with the hotel staff. Although I usually communicate in Japanese, in fact, the staff can basically communicate in English, and there are cute Taiwanese ladies who do Chinese. Meeting interesting people during the trip made this stay experience an unforgettable memory. I hope that when I book later, I will not be popular enough to book. w"