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Hakone · Ryokan / hotel

Hakone Hotel Kowakien

箱根ホテル小涌園

TattoosPrivate bath onlyDay visitYesPrivate bathYes
Checked Oct 29, 2026

The short answer

Tattoos: Private bath only; Day visit: yes; Private bath: yes — per the official site, checked .

Can I get in with tattoos?

Private bath only

There's a condition. Read it, in the official wording, below.
Official site
Official wording
Guests with tattoos (including one-point tattoos) may use only the private baths.Source: https://www.hakone-hotelkowakien.jp/hotspring.html · Checked 2026-10-29
Day visitDay visitors can batheAs stated on the official site.

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Can I visit just for the bath?

Day visits, without staying overnight
Price, hours & bookingNot shown yet — we couldn't match every detail to the official wording. Please check the official site.
Official wording · 2 quotes
Yes, day-trip use of the hot springs is also possible.Source: https://www.hakone-hotelkowakien.jp/ · Checked 2026-10-29
The lunch buffet includes a bathing privilege at "Mori no Yu."Source: https://www.hakone-hotelkowakien.jp/activity/1355/ · Checked 2026-10-29

Is there a private bath?

Private bath available

Private baths (kashikiri / family baths)
Price¥2,500 (tax included)
Hours4:00 pm – midnight (last reservation 11:00 pm); 6:00 am – 8:00 am
BookingRequired (チェックイン後、客室のTVインフォメーション内に表示される二次元コードよりご予約いただけます。)
Who can use itNot stated on the official site
As stated on the official site.
Official wording · 5 quotes
Seven private baths are available for families, couples, or friends to enjoy without concern.Source: https://www.hakone-hotelkowakien.jp/hotspring.html · Checked 2026-10-29
4:00 pm – midnight (last reservation 11:00 pm)Source: https://www.hakone-hotelkowakien.jp/hotspring.html · Checked 2026-10-29
6:00 am – 8:00 amSource: https://www.hakone-hotelkowakien.jp/hotspring.html · Checked 2026-10-29
2,500 yen (tax included) / 60 minutesSource: https://www.hakone-hotelkowakien.jp/hotspring.html · Checked 2026-10-29
Reservations can be made after check-in by scanning the QR code shown in the in-room TV information.Source: https://www.hakone-hotelkowakien.jp/hotspring.html · Checked 2026-10-29

Before you go

Tick off before you leave

Ask at the deskStaff tap はい or いいえ

Rules can change. This is what the official page said on Oct 29, 2026. Check with the facility if it matters for your trip.

3 official pagesEvery line above, checked Oct 29, 2026
  1. https://www.hakone-hotelkowakien.jp/hotspring.html
  2. https://www.hakone-hotelkowakien.jp/
  3. https://www.hakone-hotelkowakien.jp/activity/1355/

Official site: https://www.hakone-hotelkowakien.jp/. English name is our romanization.

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