A Relaxing Hakone Trip at the Healing Designer's Onsen Inn "Tsuki no Yado Sara"

Table of Contents

1.  The Charms of “Tsuki no Yado Sara”

2. 【Guest Rooms】7 Types of Rooms, All with Private Open-Air Baths

3. 【Onsen】A Grand Public Bath with Tatami Flooring and Two Private Baths

4. 【Cuisine】A New Sensation of Kaiseki Cuisine to Feel the Four Seasons of Hakone

5.  Staff Recommended! “Instagrammable” Spots at “Tsuki no Yado Sara”

Combining high design sense with comfort, “Tsuki no Yado Sara” is a Kyoritsu Resort ryokan in Hakone-Yumoto. Access from the nearest Hakone-Yumoto Station is excellent, and the moon-themed entrance and Japanese-modern atmosphere of the interior are full of travel charm. Here are the charms of “Tsuki no Yado Sara.”

Hakone-Yumoto Station is the gateway to Hakone, where the Odakyu Romancecar and Hakone Tozan Railway gather. “Tsuki no Yado Sara” is located a 9-minute walk from Hakone-Yumoto Station. Additionally, a paid shuttle bus also operates from the front of the station.

Upon stepping into the inn, the first thing that catches your eye is a large full moon object. A characteristic feature is the light that looks like a full moon from the front and a crescent moon from the side. The front desk features a yosegi-zaiku marquetry design that spreads from the wall to the ceiling.

Next to the front desk, there is a free drink corner where you can enjoy freshly ground coffee and a dango (dumpling) service to satisfy a small hunger upon check-in. The lobby also offers paid rental of colorful yukatas, so be sure to check it out.

As the name “Tsuki no Yado” (Inn of the Moon) suggests, motifs of the moon and yosegi-zaiku are found throughout the inn. Yosegi-zaiku is a craft made by fitting together various types of wood, and Hakone is a famous production area for it. Please explore the inn, enjoy the elaborate furnishings and decorations, and fully feel the atmosphere of Hakone.

After relaxing in the onsen, be sure to visit the rooftop garden on the top floor. You can enjoy the seasonal scenery of Hakone in a fantastical atmosphere lit by gentle lights.

Note: Renewed as of June 3, 2024.

The garden is lit up between 7:00 PM and 10:00 PM. Prepare your favorite drink at the free drink corner (‘Tsuki no Shizuku’) on the 3rd floor and be healed by the light of the rooftop garden.

Easily accessible from the city center and recommended for a summer retreat, Hakone-Yumoto’s “Tsuki no Yado Sara” awaits you with our prized cuisine, delicious sake, healing onsen, and heartfelt hospitality. Please make it a page in the memories of your luxurious summer trip.

There are a total of seven types of guest rooms with a modern design that fuses Japanese and Western styles, function and beauty. All are private spaces that pursue ease of use and comfort. A key feature is that all guest rooms are equipped with a special open-air bath.

At “Tsuki no Yado Sara,” all 56 guest rooms are equipped with a private open-air bath. Only the Japanese-Western style rooms and the special room use onsen water; the other room types use regular hot water. Soaking in the open-air bath while listening to the babbling of the river, the sound of the wind, and the chirping of birds will surely make for a special time in Hakone-Yumoto.

Furthermore, the guest rooms feature Simmons beds, which are renowned for their comfort and are often called the “bed of the world.” In addition to various amenities, comfortable in-house wear and a bath basket with towels for use when bathing are also provided for a comfortable stay.

Hollywood Twin
This is a guest room with an open-air bath facing the “Sukumo River,” a stream that flows in front of the inn. This is the most numerous room type at “Tsuki no Yado Sara.” Two wide-sized beds are placed side-by-side for spacious relaxation.

Double
A guest room with an open-air bath and one double bed, perfect for couples.

Deluxe Double
A new type of double room equipped with one double bed plus a massage chair. After enjoying the open-air bath, you can relieve fatigue and stiffness with the massage chair and go straight to bed in a dreamlike state.

Deluxe Triple
While arranging three generously sized beds, we have secured ample space. You can spend your time comfortably in a spacious room.

Japanese-Western Style Room
This is a Japanese-Western style room with two generously sized beds in the Western-style room and one set of futons in the tatami space.

Triple (Twin + Double)
Equipped with two single beds and one double bed, it can accommodate up to four people. This room is ideal for small group trips.

This is a special specification room with four generously sized beds. The special rooms also include a barrier-free room with no steps on the floor.

The grand public bath, boasting an abundant supply of hot water, is a healing space with tatami flooring. There are also two private baths with different atmospheres, which can be used freely as many times as you like without a reservation, depending on availability. After your bath, enjoy complimentary drinks and ice candies.

This is a tatami-floored grand public bath that incorporates a Japanese atmosphere typical of Hakone-Yumoto. The soft and warm feel of the tatami is a fresh sensation.

Hours: 3:00 PM – 11:00 AM (the next day) (Note: Closed for cleaning and inspection from 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM)

This is a supreme space where you can enjoy a sense of openness that is different from the open-air bath in your room. Heal your travel fatigue while feeling the greenery spreading before your eyes and the babbling of the river.

The round bathtub and ceiling light are designed to resemble a full moon. It can be used 24 hours a day without a reservation, free of charge. Please note that this bath uses regular hot water.

This can also be used without a reservation, free of charge. Enjoy the onsen for 24 hours in a private space.

The dining venue is the restaurant “Tsukiji,” which has a Japanese atmosphere typical of Hakone-Yumoto. You can enjoy a kaiseki course that is satisfying in both appearance and taste, incorporating a new-sensation twist into traditional Japanese cuisine. Pay attention to the menu that changes with each season and the decorations at the entrance.

A Word from the Head Chef

For dinner, we have prepared a number of dishes that make use of carefully selected seasonal ingredients. For the main dish, you can choose from “Wagyu Sukiyaki,” “Wagyu Shabu-shabu,” and “Seafood Shabu-shabu.” (Excludes some plans)

Dinner

• Appetizer
• First Soup
• Sashimi
• Grilled Dish
• Main Dish
• Rice Dish
• Final Soup
• Pickles
• Dessert In addition to the regular dinner, you can also order single dishes such as “Wagyu on a ceramic plate” and “Assorted Sashimi.” Also, with the in-room dining exclusive plan, the chef’s prized Japanese set meal, with Wagyu shabu-shabu as the main, can be delivered to your room.

After finishing dinner and relaxing in the onsen, we offer “Yonaki Soba” for when you’re a little hungry. So you can eat it all even after a full meal, it is a light soy sauce soup with half a portion of noodles and simple toppings of green onions and menma. Seconds are also available.

Venue: Restaurant “Tsukiji”
Hours: 10:30 PM – 11:00 PM

Breakfast is served in a box made of Hakone’s traditional craft, “Yosegi-zaiku.” The beautiful yosegi boxes have different designs for each person, and it’s fun to compare each box. Start your day with a healthy Japanese set meal featuring popular healthy items for women, such as steamed Seiroku vegetables from the local area.

Here are two “instagrammable” spots recommended by the staff who know Tsuki no Yado Sara inside out. Be sure to take a commemorative photo as a memory of your trip.

Befitting the inn’s name, the object at the entrance is a popular photogenic spot for guests. The object is decorated with seasonal flowers and ornaments, creating a sense of the season.

The bamboo object, inspired by a glittering sky, is popular with both guests and staff. A commemorative photo will become a special memory of your trip.

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