Hakone Ten-yu Luxury Ryokan
Private Open-Air Bath

Nestled amid the serene hills of Hakone’s Kowakudani region, Hotel Ten-yu (天悠) offers a refined blend of Japanese aesthetic elegance and contemporary comfort. Opened in 2017, this luxury ryokan has been carefully designed so that every guest room features a private open-air onsen bath, allowing you to soak in nature’s calm in total seclusion.

“A hotel conceived around the harmony of nature and ‘wa’ (Japanese spirit)”

From the moment you step into your room, the soothing sounds of water, the gentle rustle of leaves, and unobstructed views of forested slopes create an immersive sensory retreat. Because every room includes its own open-air onsen, you never need to worry about schedules, etiquette, or sharing the space — just calm, restorative immersion whenever you choose.

Whether at dawn with mist drifting across the mountains or under the stars at night, your private bath becomes a deeply personal encounter with Hakone’s elemental beauty.

While your room offers complete privacy, Ten-yu also provides communal baths and wellness spaces enhanced by refined design:
- Expansive rotenburo (open-air baths) with panoramic views
- Indoor baths including hinoki (cypress) and stone baths
- Spa treatments, massage, and relaxation lounges for further indulgence
- A library lounge and renovated lobby floor offering serene spaces to reflect and unwind

These communal facilities are crafted with a light touch, designed to complement — not compete with — the privacy of your suite.

Ten-yu’s dining experiences are among its greatest attractions — offering a spectrum from lavish buffets to intimate chef-led teppanyaki:
- Dining Hakone: A vibrant buffet-style spread for breakfast and dinner, blending Japanese and Western cuisines using locally sourced ingredients.
- Teppan-yaki Geihinkan (迎賓館 鉄板焼): An elevated restaurant specializing in teppan-grilled dishes (open evenings, reservation required).
- Sukiyaki / Shabu-shabu options at Geihinkan, available with prior reservation.
- A sample of their “Ten-yu Special Dinner” menu includes exquisite appetizers, sashimi, bouillabaisse-style fish dishes, sukiyaki, and a buffet of rice and dessert options (seafood bowls, sushi, seasonal desserts).

This flexibility allows discerning guests to choose either a grand buffet experience or a more focused, intimate course dinner — perfect for couples or special occasions.

When your tour’s narrative includes iconic landmarks like Lake Ashi, the Ropeway, and Owakudani, Ten-yu offers the perfect luxury destination anchor that elevates the stay itself into a highlight:
- After exploring, you don’t merely rest — you arrive at an experience
- The privacy, design, and culinary depth make the stay a valued chapter in the journey
- For travelers who naturally compare experiences, Ten-yu stands out among accommodations

Moreover, for affluent travelers seeking immersive, low-stress, high-quality stays, Ten-yu aligns perfectly with expectations of exclusivity, personalized service, and refined ambiance.