An exceptional hot spring inn where you can enjoy Gora's famous waters in free flow, with a large open-air bath and an authentic sauna
Kanagawa Hakone Town, Ashigarashimo District
"Setsugetsuka" is a hot spring ryokan in Hakone Town, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa Prefecture. It stands in a prime location, just a 1-minute walk from Gora Station. In the large public bath, Tamakatsura no Yu, and the large open-air bath, Kagari-bi, you can luxuriate in free-flowing hot spring water from two sources: Gora Onsen and Owakudani Gora Onsen. There is also a dry sauna with a refreshing woody aroma, a cold plunge bath where you can fully enjoy the water, and a spacious artificial carbonated spring. Three free private open-air baths that require no reservation, as well as hinoki private open-air baths in every guest room, are also part of the appeal.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
The indoor bath in the large public bath, where you can relax in a spacious tub. Weakly alkaline Gora Onsen flows in generously, and its soft texture gently envelops the skin. Thanks to the double spring quality of chloride and bicarbonate, it is good for beautiful skin, and even after bathing it is hard to get chilled, so the warmth stays with you for a long time.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A vast open-air bath surrounded by trees and full of rustic charm. You can enjoy the hot spring water drawn from Owakudani, Owakudani Gora Onsen, in luxurious free flow. At night, kagari-bi is illuminated, and while fully taking in the mystical Japanese atmosphere, you can savor to your heart's content this superb healing space with its famous waters, known for their skin-beautifying and warming effects.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
Three distinctive private open-air baths with different moods, made of rock or wood, called Hanasumi, Kangetsu, and Manten. No reservation is required, and they are free to use as often as they are available. Fresh spring water from Owakudani Gora Onsen is used in free flow. Without worrying about being seen, you can luxuriously enjoy a private bath while feeling the murmuring streams and breezes woven by Hakone's rich nature.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)
Capacity4people
A compact dry sauna room attached to each of the men's and women's large public baths. Convection-style sauna stones fill the room with a pleasant, powerful heat, warming the body deeply to the core and encouraging a rich sweat. Wrapped in a quiet wooden interior, the room has a calm atmosphere, and the synergy with the hot spring creates an exceptional time for refreshment.
Water QualityTap Water
Capacity2people
A cold plunge bath located right next to the sauna room, comfortably suited for about 2 people. Although it uses tap water, it feels smooth on the skin, and its crisp, cooling sensation gently cools down a heated body. After entering, a refreshing sense of clarity spreads, leading you toward an exceptional totonou while feeling Hakone's clear air.
Closed Days: None
〒250-0408 Kanagawa Prefecture, Ashigarashimo District, Hakone Town, Gora 1300-34
Gender Access
Gender Separated
The above applies to the communal (shared) baths. At facilities with private baths or private saunas, guests with tattoos may still be able to bathe. Please check with the facility for details.
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 moreAn exceptional hot spring inn where you can enjoy Gora's famous waters in free flow, with a large open-air bath and an authentic sauna
Kanagawa Hakone Town, Ashigarashimo District
"Setsugetsuka" is a hot spring ryokan in Hakone Town, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa Prefecture. It stands in a prime location, just a 1-minute walk from Gora Station. In the large public bath, Tamakatsura no Yu, and the large open-air bath, Kagari-bi, you can luxuriate in free-flowing hot spring water from two sources: Gora Onsen and Owakudani Gora Onsen. There is also a dry sauna with a refreshing woody aroma, a cold plunge bath where you can fully enjoy the water, and a spacious artificial carbonated spring. Three free private open-air baths that require no reservation, as well as hinoki private open-air baths in every guest room, are also part of the appeal.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
The indoor bath in the large public bath, where you can relax in a spacious tub. Weakly alkaline Gora Onsen flows in generously, and its soft texture gently envelops the skin. Thanks to the double spring quality of chloride and bicarbonate, it is good for beautiful skin, and even after bathing it is hard to get chilled, so the warmth stays with you for a long time.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A vast open-air bath surrounded by trees and full of rustic charm. You can enjoy the hot spring water drawn from Owakudani, Owakudani Gora Onsen, in luxurious free flow. At night, kagari-bi is illuminated, and while fully taking in the mystical Japanese atmosphere, you can savor to your heart's content this superb healing space with its famous waters, known for their skin-beautifying and warming effects.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
Three distinctive private open-air baths with different moods, made of rock or wood, called Hanasumi, Kangetsu, and Manten. No reservation is required, and they are free to use as often as they are available. Fresh spring water from Owakudani Gora Onsen is used in free flow. Without worrying about being seen, you can luxuriously enjoy a private bath while feeling the murmuring streams and breezes woven by Hakone's rich nature.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)
Capacity4people
A compact dry sauna room attached to each of the men's and women's large public baths. Convection-style sauna stones fill the room with a pleasant, powerful heat, warming the body deeply to the core and encouraging a rich sweat. Wrapped in a quiet wooden interior, the room has a calm atmosphere, and the synergy with the hot spring creates an exceptional time for refreshment.
Water QualityTap Water
Capacity2people
A cold plunge bath located right next to the sauna room, comfortably suited for about 2 people. Although it uses tap water, it feels smooth on the skin, and its crisp, cooling sensation gently cools down a heated body. After entering, a refreshing sense of clarity spreads, leading you toward an exceptional totonou while feeling Hakone's clear air.
Closed Days: None
〒250-0408 Kanagawa Prefecture, Ashigarashimo District, Hakone Town, Gora 1300-34
Gender Access
Gender Separated
The above applies to the communal (shared) baths. At facilities with private baths or private saunas, guests with tattoos may still be able to bathe. Please check with the facility for details.
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