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Kinnotake Tonosawa

Hakone, Kanagawa, Japan · Kinnotake · Core Luxury

Kinnotake Tonosawa opened in 2013 over the Hayakawa River gorge, and guests cross a suspension bridge to reach it. Its 23 rooms each have a private open-air onsen fed by the house source, Konjiki-no-yu, and kaiseki comes to the room. It is adults only, twelve and older, and Kinnotake Resorts has worked in Hakone since 1947, with architecture that steps back so the forest stays in front.

• 23 rooms
• Opened 2013
• Neighborhood: 塔之澤

About Kinnotake Tonosawa

• Kinnotake Tonosawa opened in 2013 with 23 rooms, each with a private open-air onsen fed by the house source Konjiki-no-yu.
• Guests cross a suspension bridge over the Hayakawa River gorge to reach the ryokan.
• It is adults only, for guests 12 and older, and Kinnotake Resorts has operated in Hakone since 1947.

History

Kinnotake Tonosawa opened in 2013 as part of Kinnotake Resorts, which has operated in Hakone since 1947. Twenty-three rooms are reached by a suspension bridge over the Hayakawa River. Each has a private open-air onsen fed by the house source Konjiki-no-yu. Adults only, guests 12 and older. Seasonal kaiseki; architecture kept minimal so the Tonosawa forest remains the view.

The setting

7 km from sculpture exhibits at the Hakone Open Air Museum.

Experiences

• Kinnotake Onsen in-room open-air bath — Own-source golden onsen water, low salinity and alkaline, is piped to the open-air bath in each room.
• Watching wild fireflies — In early summer, guests can watch the dance of wild fireflies at the Hayakawa river.

Amenities

• Private open-air onsen in every room fed by the property's own source (Konjiki-no-yu)
• Seasonal Kaiseki dining featuring local ingredients and prepared for the five senses
• Minimalist forest-merging architecture with private terraces in all rooms
• Adults-only environment (exclusive to guests aged 12 and older)
• Access via a scenic suspension bridge over the Hayakawa River gorge
• Club Floor featuring newly opened luxurious grand suites (as of 2024)
• Spa

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