Hakone Nanase, formerly Manatei Hakone, is a five-story inn in Miyanoshita, Hakone, above the Jakotsu River, a mountain stream where wild fireflies appear in season. It has its own hot-spring source and hangs more than 60 original paintings through its rooms, halls and dining room. Before you book, three things matter: the inn does not handle food allergies; the two twin room types have a shower booth, not a hot-spring bath; and the front door locks at 22:00.
Hakone Nanase at a glance
| Item | Official information |
|---|---|
| Address | 469-1 Miyanoshita, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa |
| Building | Five stories, beside the Jakotsu River |
| Check-in / out | 15:00–18:00 / 11:00 |
| Front door | Locks at 22:00 |
| Hot spring | Own source, about 50°C, alkaline simple spring, free-flowing |
| Private baths | Three, free, no booking |
| Restaurant | Hayakawa, 3rd floor, semi-private seating, no lunch |
| Allergies | Not handled |
| Smoking | Non-smoking inside; three smoking areas |
| Phone (from abroad) | +81-460-86-0810, 9:00–18:00 Japan time |
From the official site, read October 20, 2026.
The inn names its rooms after the “21 hot springs of Hakone,” and lists live classical music and its art collection among the things it cares about most. Paintings hang in every room and corridor and in the dining room.
Rooms at Hakone Nanase
The official rooms page lists five types. Every room has two single beds; check the bath column carefully.
| Room type | Size | Guests | Bath in the room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superior Twin (raised tatami corner) | 31 m² | 1–3 | Shower booth |
| Japanese Twin | 31 m² | 1–2 | Shower booth |
| Semi-Suite | 47 m² | 1–3 | Granite indoor bath |
| Suite | 41–49 m² | 1–3 | Granite or cypress indoor bath, or cypress semi-open-air bath |
| Special Suite | 55–60 m² | — | Cypress semi-open-air bath, daybed |
From the official rooms page, read October 20, 2026. Special Suite capacity is not listed there.
Do all rooms have an open-air bath?
No. The inn says plainly that not every room has one. In the Superior Twin and Japanese Twin, the shower water is heated tap water, not hot spring. The suites come in four bath types, and the type you get cannot be guaranteed, so ask which other rooms have hot-spring water in the room bath before you book.
The baths at Hakone Nanase
When are the large baths open?
The men’s and women’s large baths, each with a sauna, open from 15:00 to 24:00 and again from 6:00 to 10:00. The women’s bath is the larger of the two. All baths use the inn’s own spring, about 50°C at the source, an alkaline simple spring that the inn calls a “beautiful-skin bath.”
How do the private baths work?
There are three private semi-open-air baths, Botan (4 m²), Ruri (4.5 m²) and Susutake (5.3 m²). They are free and need no booking: if one is empty, go in and lock the door. The inn asks for about 45 minutes per use. They open from 15:00 to 23:00 and from 6:00 to 10:00, and Botan is wheelchair accessible.
Can I bathe with a tattoo?
The official pages do not mention tattoos. Ask the inn before you book; our tattoo and onsen guide explains what to ask.
Getting to Hakone Nanase in Miyanoshita
Which station is closest?
Kowakudani Station on the Hakone Tozan Railway. The official pages give the walk as about 8 minutes on the map page and about 10 minutes in the floor guide.
Is there a shuttle or a bus?
A free shuttle runs between Kowakudani Station and the inn, for up to six people; for pickup, call the inn after you reach the station. Ask the inn for the shuttle hours, since the official pages list them differently. By bus, the stop is Jakotsuno, about 1 minute on foot. By car, the official map page gives about 25 minutes from Gotemba IC. For the rest of the area, see our things to do in Hakone guide.
Meals at Hakone Nanase
Where are dinner and breakfast served?
Both are served at Hayakawa, the restaurant on the 3rd floor, with semi-private seating. Confirm dinner and breakfast times with the inn, as the official pages list them differently. There is no lunch service.
Can the inn handle allergies or a special diet?
No. The Japanese FAQ states that the inn does not change meal contents or handle allergies. If you have an allergy, plan around this before booking. For families, there is a children’s menu, but no baby food; you can bring your own and have it warmed, and there is a microwave on the 1st floor.
Prices, children, cancellation and payment at Hakone Nanase
How much does a stay cost?
The official site does not list prices; plans and rates are on the official booking page. Room-only plans exist on some dates. Child rates are on the FAQ page, but the Japanese and English versions differ, so confirm the rate for your child’s age with the inn.
What is the cancellation policy?
The FAQ lists, as a share of the room charge, 30 percent from 5 to 3 days before, 50 percent 2 days before, 80 percent the day before and 100 percent on the day. See our hotel cancellation guide for how these fees work in Japan.
How do I pay?
Payment is at checkout, in a single payment. The FAQ lists Visa, JCB, Mastercard, American Express, Diners and several Japanese card brands; gift vouchers are not accepted. Bookings open six months ahead.
Are there taxes on top?
Hakone Town charges a bathing tax of 150 yen per person per night for overnight guests, with an exemption for young children set by the town; see Hakone Town’s page and our onsen bathing tax guide. Hakone has no accommodation tax yet; the town says it aims to introduce one from April 2028.
What foreign guests should know before staying at Hakone Nanase
- The official site has an English version and an English booking page, but some details differ from the Japanese pages. Confirm times and fees by phone or the contact form.
- Arrive by 18:00, or tell the inn if you will be later. The front door locks at 22:00.
- There is no allergy handling, so travelers with allergies should plan around it.
- The English FAQ says no tip is needed.
- Keep 150 yen per adult per night for the bathing tax.
Frequently asked questions
Does Hakone Nanase have private baths?
Can Hakone Nanase handle food allergies?
What time is check-in at Hakone Nanase?
Can I use the baths at Hakone Nanase with a tattoo?
How do I get to Hakone Nanase?
Bottom line (2026): Hakone Nanase is a five-story inn with its own hot spring, three free private semi-open-air baths and a large art collection, near Kowakudani Station. It does not handle allergies, the twin rooms have no hot-spring bath, and several times and fees should be confirmed with the inn before you book.
Sources
Every fact on this page is from Hakone Nanase’s official pages: home (Japanese), home (English), rooms, baths, floor guide, FAQ and access, the official English booking page, and Hakone Town’s pages on the bathing tax and the planned accommodation tax. All were read on October 20, 2026. Prices and rules change; check the official site before you book.
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