Yojokan Haru no Hikari is a small inn in Hakone-Yumoto Onsen, Kanagawa, that invites guests to relax as if they were at home, in a valley long known for hot-spring cures. Before you book, three things matter: Haru no Hikari serves breakfast only, with no dinner; the building has stairs and no elevator; and the last shared bus leaves at 16:15, so plan your afternoon around it.
Yojokan Haru no Hikari, Hakone-Yumoto at a glance
| Item | Official information |
|---|---|
| Address | 554 Yumoto, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa |
| Meals | Breakfast only (no dinner on any plan) |
| Check-in / out | From 15:00 / 10:00 |
| Prices | From 13,200 yen per person, room only; from 16,500 yen with breakfast |
| Bath | Simple hot spring, pH 8.4; men and women swap baths |
| Building | Stairs only, no elevator; all rooms non-smoking |
| Access | About 20 min on foot from Hakone-Yumoto Station; shared bus, last at 16:15 |
| Parking | 5 cars |
| Payment | At the inn |
From the official site and booking pages, read October 20, 2026.
Since July 2026 the inn has run under a new management team, according to its news page, and in September it moved booking and stay questions to a reservation center (0465-62-4141, 9:00 to 19:00; from abroad +81 465 62 4141). The site also has a contact form.
Meals at Haru no Hikari: breakfast only, so eat in Hakone-Yumoto town
Is dinner served?
No. Both the room-only and the breakfast plans state that no dinner is provided. That makes Haru no Hikari different from many ryokan, where dinner is part of the stay. The easy answer is to eat in Hakone-Yumoto town near the station before you head to the inn, and to buy anything you want for the evening at the same time. Note that the inn does not allow coolers or ice boxes to be brought in. Our things to do in Hakone guide covers the area.
What is breakfast like?
The breakfast plan includes a Japanese breakfast built around freshly cooked rice. The breakfast time is given at check-in.
Can the inn handle allergies or a special diet?
The official pages do not say. If you have an allergy or follow a special diet, contact the inn before you book.
Which room should you choose at Haru no Hikari?
The booking page sells four room types. Every room is non-smoking; smoking is outside only.
| Room | What the official pages list |
|---|---|
| Single, semi-double (4th floor) | 1 guest, 23 m², semi-double bed, terrace, writing desk; renovated 2025 |
| Japanese room, 10 mats (3rd/4th floor) | Tatami room with a sitting area by the window; guests lay out their own futons; renovated 2025 |
| Japanese-Western twin with private study (3rd floor) | 2 guests, 10-mat main room, bedroom with twin beds, separate study; renovated 2020 |
| Japanese-Western twin with private study (4th floor) | Same layout as the 3rd-floor room |
From the official rooms page and booking page, read October 20, 2026.
Rooms come with air conditioning, a TV, an air purifier, a washlet toilet, towels, yukata, a tea set, a small fridge, a hair dryer, a kettle and toothbrushes. The rooms page says the tap water is safe to drink.
The baths at Haru no Hikari
What is the hot spring like?
The water is a simple hot spring, mildly alkaline at pH 8.4. The tub is divided so the water cools step by step, from the hot section by the spout to a gentler one. The baths are swapped between men and women.
When are the baths open?
The official pages do not give bath hours. Ask at check-in.
Can I bathe with a tattoo?
The official pages do not mention tattoos. The baths are shared, so ask the inn before you book. Our tattoo and onsen guide explains what to ask.
Prices, children, cancellation and payment at Haru no Hikari
How much does a stay cost?
Per person per night, with consumption tax, the Japanese booking page starts at 13,200 yen room only and 16,500 yen with breakfast in the 10-mat Japanese room for two. The single starts at 14,300 yen room only and 17,600 yen with breakfast. The English booking page shows the same 14,300 and 17,600 yen figures. Hakone Town charges a bathing tax of 150 yen per guest per night, and children under 12 are exempt; the inn’s pages do not say whether it is included. See our onsen bathing tax guide.
What do children cost?
The booking page has separate categories for children aged 6 to 12, 3 to 5, and under 3. On the breakfast plan you choose the same meal as adults, a children’s meal or no meal, and you can choose with or without bedding. The prices for each option appear on the booking page.
What is the cancellation policy?
The Japanese and English booking pages give different deadlines, and the fee rate appears only after you pick dates. Check it on your plan’s booking page, or ask the reservation center. Our hotel cancellation guide explains how fees work in Japan.
How do I pay?
Payment is at the inn. The official pages do not list which cards are accepted.
Getting to Haru no Hikari from Hakone-Yumoto Station
The booking page gives about 20 minutes on foot from Hakone-Yumoto Station. A shared bus runs at 14:45, 15:15 and 16:15, the last one; tell the driver “Yojokan Haru no Hikari.” By local bus, take the Hakone Kyukaido line (K) and get off at Sogado-ue. The official pages do not say how to reserve the shared bus, so confirm it with the inn. Drivers can use the parking for 5 cars.
What foreign guests should know before staying at Haru no Hikari
- There is no dinner. Eat in Hakone-Yumoto town before you check in.
- There is no English website. The English button leads to the English booking page, which has plans and prices.
- There is no elevator; bring only luggage you can carry up stairs.
- The last shared bus leaves at 16:15; after that, walk about 20 minutes or take the local bus.
- Keep 150 yen per guest per night for the bathing tax.
Frequently asked questions
Does Yojokan Haru no Hikari serve dinner?
How do I get to Yojokan Haru no Hikari from Hakone-Yumoto Station?
What time is check-in and checkout at Yojokan Haru no Hikari?
Does Yojokan Haru no Hikari have an elevator?
Can I bathe with a tattoo at Yojokan Haru no Hikari?
Bottom line (2026): Yojokan Haru no Hikari is a small, quiet inn in Hakone-Yumoto with a gentle, mildly alkaline hot spring and a Japanese breakfast, but no dinner. Eat in town, catch the shared bus by 16:15, and book on the official English booking page.
Sources: harunohikari.jp and the official booking pages
Every fact on this page is from Haru no Hikari’s official pages: home (Japanese), rooms, hot spring, access and news, the official English booking page and Japanese booking page, and the Hakone Town bathing tax page. All were read on October 20, 2026. Prices and rules change; check the official site before you book.
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