Fukuzumiro is a ryokan in Tonosawa, a hot-spring area reached from Hakone-Yumoto Station. It was founded in 1890, and its wooden buildings, built in the Kyoto sukiya style with a focus on bamboo, are a Registered Tangible Cultural Property. Before you book, three things matter: rooms have no private bath or toilet except one; there is no elevator; and dinner and breakfast are served in your room at set times.
Fukuzumiro at a glance
| Item | Official information |
|---|---|
| Address | 74 Tonosawa, Hakone-machi, Kanagawa 250-0315 |
| Phone | +81 460-85-5301 |
| Founded | 1890; Registered Tangible Cultural Property |
| Rooms | 17, every one with a different layout; futons only |
| Bath and toilet in room | Only in Sakura 2 (deluxe room) |
| Elevator | None |
| Check-in | From 15:00; by 18:00 on dinner plans |
| Meals | In your room: dinner 18:00, breakfast 8:00 |
| Hot spring | Alkaline simple spring, free-flowing |
| Cards | Visa, Mastercard, Saison |
| Parking | Up to 6 cars |
From the official site, read October 20, 2026.
The building and rooms at Fukuzumiro
Why is the building protected?
The inn says its multi-building, three-story wooden structure is valued above all for showing “the beauty of bamboo.” The first building was washed away in the Hayakawa flood of August 1910, and the inn reopened that December in another inn about 200 m downstream, a building older still, from the early Meiji era. It was also chosen by ICOMOS Japan as one of the “20 heritage sites of the 20th century,” as part of Hakone’s large wooden inns. Writers who stayed include Fukuzawa Yukichi, Natsume Soseki, Shimazaki Toson and Kawabata Yasunari.
What are the rooms like?
There are 17 rooms, on the river side and the garden side, and no two share a layout. Capacity runs from 2 to 9 guests, depending on the room. Each has Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a TV, a safe and amenities, and beds are futons in one adult size; baby cots are not available. Because the inn keeps its original architecture, there is no elevator. It is not fully non-smoking either; if you ask for a non-smoking stay, the inn says it deodorizes the room carefully. For room capacity, children aged 5 and over count as adults.
Onsen at Fukuzumiro: large baths and private baths
What kind of hot spring is it?
The water is Yumoto No. 37, an alkaline simple spring at pH 8.9, 62.9°C at the source and free-flowing (kakenagashi). Since rooms have no bath, these are the baths you will use.
When are the large baths open?
There are two large baths: Omaru-buro, the inn’s signature tub hollowed out of a pine trunk, and a rock bath (iwa-buro). Both are open from 15:00 until 9:30 the next morning, then closed for cleaning until 15:00. Each is assigned to men or to women at set hours and the two switch during your stay; check the signs at the entrance or ask at the front desk which is which.
Can I book a private bath?
There are three private baths: a small round tub (Komaru-buro), a family bath and a lie-down bath (neyu). You cannot book them before your stay; the official pages describe them as first come, first served after check-in, so ask the front desk how it works when you arrive.
Can I bathe with a tattoo?
The official FAQ says the inn has no particular rules restricting tattoos, and that you should check in advance before bathing at other facilities. Other baths set their own rules; our tattoo and onsen guide explains what to ask.
Meals at Fukuzumiro
What are dinner and breakfast like?
All meals are served in your room: kaiseki based on seafood from nearby waters, with domestic Koshihikari rice. The standard menu is the Take kaiseki; the special kaiseki uses seasonal ingredients. Dinner is at 18:00 and breakfast at 8:00. If you book several rooms and eating together in one room is difficult, meals are served in a banquet hall.
Can the inn handle vegetarian food or allergies?
Yes. The official FAQ says the inn handles food preferences and allergies one by one, and asks five questions: whether you eat meat or fish, whether fish stock is fine, shellfish and crustaceans, eggs and dairy, and whether the request is for everyone in your group. Baby food is not provided, but the inn will warm food you bring.
Prices, children, cancellation and payment at Fukuzumiro
What decides the price?
The official rate table prices each stay per person, with dinner and breakfast, and the rates include tax, service charge and the bathing tax. Check the exact figure for your date on the booking page. What changes the price:
| Factor | What the official pages say |
|---|---|
| Room | River side, garden side, 8-mat single room, special room (Sakura 2) or Take 5 |
| Guests per room | One guest pays more per person than two to four |
| Day | Saturdays, mid-holiday nights, Golden Week, Obon and year-end cost more |
| Menu | Special kaiseki costs more than the Take kaiseki |
| Early booking | 10 percent off when booked 30 days ahead (not the special kaiseki) |
| Room only | Occasional weekday-only plans; meals cannot be added |
From the official rate page, read October 20, 2026.
The inn guarantees the lowest price for bookings made on its official site. Because the bathing tax is already in the rate, there is nothing extra to pay for it; see our onsen bathing tax guide for how the tax works.
What do children cost?
The same all year: ages 0 to 5 free, with meals, futon, yukata and bath towel charged if needed; ages 6 to 9, 14,300 yen; ages 10 to 12, 19,800 yen; from 13, the adult rate.
What is the cancellation policy?
The official pages list 20 percent from 3 days before to the day before and 100 percent on the day. They do not state a fee for earlier cancellations. See our hotel cancellation guide for how these rules work in Japan.
How do I pay?
The FAQ lists Visa, Mastercard and Saison cards. Other payment methods are not stated, so ask the inn if you plan to pay another way.
Getting to Fukuzumiro in Tonosawa, Hakone
The nearest station is Hakone-Yumoto. The inn is about 5 minutes by car, or about 15 minutes on foot toward Tonosawa, and there is a paid microbus shuttle for guests. Ask the inn for the fare and the times. Check in from 15:00, and by 18:00 on dinner plans; on room-only plans, by 20:30. The inn can keep your luggage. If you drive, the inn’s parking holds up to 6 cars; tell it when you book that you are coming by car. For the rest of the area, see our things to do in Hakone guide.
What foreign guests should know before staying at Fukuzumiro
- You will walk to a shared bath and toilet unless you book Sakura 2.
- There is no elevator in a three-story wooden building; pack light.
- Arrive by 18:00 on a dinner plan; dinner is at 18:00 in your room.
- The official pages do not give a checkout time; ask when you check in.
- The booking page is in Japanese. The inn’s English pages explain the rooms and baths, and the contact form or phone (+81 460-85-5301) is the way to ask questions.
Frequently asked questions
Do the rooms at Fukuzumiro have their own bath and toilet?
Can I use the bath at Fukuzumiro with a tattoo?
What is the cancellation policy at Fukuzumiro?
Do children stay free at Fukuzumiro?
How do I get to Fukuzumiro?
Bottom line (2026): Fukuzumiro is a protected 1890 bamboo sukiya inn in Tonosawa with free-flowing baths, in-room kaiseki and no stated tattoo restriction. Expect shared baths and toilets, stairs instead of an elevator, and set meal times, and confirm the checkout time and shuttle details with the inn.
Sources
Every fact on this page is from Fukuzumiro’s official pages: home (Japanese), home (English), FAQ (Japanese), FAQ (English), rates, baths, cuisine, rooms and access, and the official booking page. All were read on October 20, 2026. Prices and rules change; check the official site before you book.
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