Mizunooto Onsen - A Tattoo-Friendly Hot Spring in Hakone Onsen, Kanagawa

Nestled in the verdant forests of Hakone, Mizunooto offers a perfect blend of contemporary luxury and traditional Japanese bathing culture within the region's 1,300-year-old hot spring heritage. This modern ryokan, established in 2008, features 95 rooms that serve as an elegant gateway to experiencing authentic onsen culture just 90 minutes from Tokyo's bustling streets. For tattooed travelers seeking Japanese hot spring experiences without anxiety, Mizunooto stands out with its private onsen options that allow you to immerse yourself in the therapeutic chloride-rich waters while enjoying serene forest views—no coverage needed when you book your own personal bath haven.

• Private Onsen Experience: Three reservable private baths and select rooms with personal open-air onsens perfect for tattooed travelers
• Accessible Luxury: Modern resort amenities in a historic hot spring region, just 90 minutes from Tokyo
• Natural Setting: Open-air baths surrounded by lush Hakone forests, particularly stunning during autumn foliage
• Strategic Location: Perfect base for exploring Hakone's attractions including Lake Ashinoko, Owakudani volcanic valley, and Hakone Shrine
• Comprehensive Experience: Beyond bathing, enjoy kaiseki dining, massage services, and complimentary late-night ramen for the complete Japanese ryokan experience

Sinking into Mizunooto's chloride-rich waters, you'll feel tension melting away as the mineral composition works its magic on tired muscles and circulation. These therapeutic waters, maintained at a perfect 42–45°C, are known locally for their skin-beautifying properties and ability to retain body heat long after your bath.

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The private outdoor baths offer the quintessential Japanese bathing experience—surrounded by forested hillsides, you can listen to rustling leaves and birdsong while steam rises around you. For tattooed guests, these private sanctuaries provide not just acceptance but a completely unrushed, intimate connection with Hakone's healing waters and natural beauty.

✈️ Haneda Airport → 🚅 Take Keikyu Line to Shinagawa → Transfer to JR Tokaido Line to Odawara → 🚌 Hakone Tozan Bus to Kowakudani Station → 🚐 Free shuttle (or 🚖 5-min taxi)

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🚅 Shinjuku Station → 🚆 Odakyu Limited Express "Romancecar" to Hakone-Yumoto (90 min) → 🚂 Hakone Tozan Railway to Kowakudani Station (30 min) → 🚐 Free shuttle (3 min)

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🚌 From Odawara Station → 🚌 Hakone Tozan Bus "H" line to Nino-taira iriguchi → 🚶 5-min walk

Advance reservations are strongly recommended for tattooed travelers to secure rooms with private onsens or to pre-book private bath sessions, especially during weekends and holiday periods when the ryokan experiences high occupancy.

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🌐 Website: https://selected-ryokan.com/ryokan/hakone-kowakudani-mizunotokanagawatokyo-suburbs.html  

📞 Phone: +81 460-85-8371  

📍 Address: 492-23 Kowakidani, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa, Japan