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Hakone · Ryokan / hotel

Meruvēru Hakone Gora

メルヴェール箱根強羅

Checked Oct 29, 2026

The short answer

Tattoos: not stated on the official site; Day visit: yes; Private bath: not stated on the official site — per the official site, checked .

Can I get in with tattoos?

Not stated

The official site doesn't say. That isn't a no — ask before you go.
The official site doesn't say either way. That isn't the same as "no" — it's worth asking the facility before you go.
Day visitDay visitors can batheAs stated on the official site.

Tattoo rule stated · A–Z, not ranked

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Can I visit just for the bath?

Day visits, without staying overnight
Price, hours & bookingNot shown yet — the official pages don't agree with each other. Please check the official site.
Official wording · 4 quotes
Day visits for hot spring bathing only are also possible.Source: https://www.merveille-hakone.jp/faq · Checked 2026-10-29
Infants (ages 0–2): free.Source: https://www.merveille-hakone.jp/hotspring · Checked 2026-10-29
Towels and bathing tax included.Source: https://www.merveille-hakone.jp/hotspring · Checked 2026-10-29
Bathing tax included.Source: https://www.merveille-hakone.jp/hotspring · Checked 2026-10-29

Is there a private bath?

Not stated on the official site

Private baths (kashikiri / family baths)The official site doesn't say. That isn't a no — ask before you go. The official site doesn't say either way. That isn't the same as "no" — it's worth asking the facility before you go.

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.

2 official pagesEvery line above, checked Oct 29, 2026
  1. https://www.merveille-hakone.jp/faq
  2. https://www.merveille-hakone.jp/hotspring

Official site: http://www.merveille-hakone.jp/. English name is our romanization.

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