An open-air bath overlooking the spectacular scenery of Lake Ashi, and a mist sauna wrapped in hot spring steam
Kanagawa Hakone Town, Ashigarashimo District
"Tako River Onsen Hakone Lakeside Bath" is a scenic hot spring facility located on the shores of Lake Ashi within The Prince Hakone Lake Ashinoko in Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture. Its private source, Tako River Onsen, springs from the grounds and is a calcium-sodium sulfate-chloride spring known for its excellent warming effects and rich water quality, often called the "hot spring of heat." From the open-air bath with a spacious, resort-like atmosphere, you can take in sweeping views of the calm waters of Lake Ashi and the mountains of Hakone right in front of you, fully enjoying a deep sense of unity with nature. The sauna is a comfortable mist type that uses steam from the hot spring, and after the sauna, the cold plunge bath and outdoor bathing while feeling the breeze from Lake Ashi offer a luxurious refreshment experience unique to this resort.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A calcium-sodium sulfate-chloride spring flowing from a private source on the property. Known for excellent heat retention and moisturizing effects, it leaves the skin feeling hydrated and the body warmly relaxed after bathing. In the open-air bath facing Lake Ashi, you can fully enjoy Hakone's famous hot spring while taking in the spectacular lakeside view.
Sauna TypeMist Sauna
Capacity3people
A gentle, low-temperature mist sauna that uses steam from the hot spring and is easy on the body. The soft mist gently fills the room and slowly warms your body from the core. The high humidity moisturizes your skin and hair while creating a healing space that gradually releases both physical and mental tension. You can spend a calm, relaxing time in a tranquil atmosphere.
Water QualityTap Water
Capacity2people
A refreshing cold plunge bath located right next to the sauna room. With a perfectly balanced temperature that is not too cold, it gently tightens your heated body after the sauna or hot spring and leaves you feeling pleasantly refreshed. The clean tub supports a smooth cooldown before moving on to outdoor bathing with views of Lake Ashi.
Closed Days: None
250-0522 Moto-Hakone, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture
Gender Access
Gender Separated
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An open-air bath overlooking the spectacular scenery of Lake Ashi, and a mist sauna wrapped in hot spring steam
Kanagawa Hakone Town, Ashigarashimo District
"Tako River Onsen Hakone Lakeside Bath" is a scenic hot spring facility located on the shores of Lake Ashi within The Prince Hakone Lake Ashinoko in Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture. Its private source, Tako River Onsen, springs from the grounds and is a calcium-sodium sulfate-chloride spring known for its excellent warming effects and rich water quality, often called the "hot spring of heat." From the open-air bath with a spacious, resort-like atmosphere, you can take in sweeping views of the calm waters of Lake Ashi and the mountains of Hakone right in front of you, fully enjoying a deep sense of unity with nature. The sauna is a comfortable mist type that uses steam from the hot spring, and after the sauna, the cold plunge bath and outdoor bathing while feeling the breeze from Lake Ashi offer a luxurious refreshment experience unique to this resort.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A calcium-sodium sulfate-chloride spring flowing from a private source on the property. Known for excellent heat retention and moisturizing effects, it leaves the skin feeling hydrated and the body warmly relaxed after bathing. In the open-air bath facing Lake Ashi, you can fully enjoy Hakone's famous hot spring while taking in the spectacular lakeside view.
Sauna TypeMist Sauna
Capacity3people
A gentle, low-temperature mist sauna that uses steam from the hot spring and is easy on the body. The soft mist gently fills the room and slowly warms your body from the core. The high humidity moisturizes your skin and hair while creating a healing space that gradually releases both physical and mental tension. You can spend a calm, relaxing time in a tranquil atmosphere.
Water QualityTap Water
Capacity2people
A refreshing cold plunge bath located right next to the sauna room. With a perfectly balanced temperature that is not too cold, it gently tightens your heated body after the sauna or hot spring and leaves you feeling pleasantly refreshed. The clean tub supports a smooth cooldown before moving on to outdoor bathing with views of Lake Ashi.
Closed Days: None
250-0522 Moto-Hakone, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture
Gender Access
Gender Separated
Curated by an expert who visits onsen and sauna facilities every day and has explored 300+ locations — only facilities confirmed to be truly exceptional are featured.
Learn more