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Hakone · Ryokan / hotel

Yamanochaya

箱根湯本・塔之沢温泉 山の茶屋

Checked Oct 29, 2026

The short answer

Tattoos: Allowed; Day visit: no; Private bath: yes — per the official site, checked .

Can I get in with tattoos?

Allowed

As stated on the official site.
Official site
Official wording · 2 quotes
Q: Can I enter the large bath if I have a tattoo or irezumi?Source: http://yamanochaya.com/faq/ · Checked 2026-10-29
Yes, you may use it.Source: http://yamanochaya.com/faq/ · Checked 2026-10-29
Day visitThe official site says day visits aren't offeredAs stated on the official site.

Tattoo rule stated · A–Z, not ranked

Other baths in Hakone

Can I visit just for the bath?

Day visits, without staying overnight
Official wording · 2 quotes
Can the large bath be used before check-in or after check-out?Source: http://yamanochaya.com/faq/ · Checked 2026-10-29
No, it cannot be used. The large bath can only be used during your stay (after check-in and before check-out).Source: http://yamanochaya.com/faq/ · Checked 2026-10-29

Is there a private bath?

Private bath available

Private baths (kashikiri / family baths)
Price, hours & bookingNot shown yet — the official pages don't agree with each other. Please check the official site.
Who can use itNot stated on the official site
As stated on the official site.
Official wording · 2 quotes
Reservations are first come, first served on the day of arrival. Depending on arrival time, use may not be possible.Source: http://yamanochaya.com/bath/ · Checked 2026-10-29
Reservations are handled first come, first served based on arrival on the day.Source: http://yamanochaya.com/faq/ · 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.

2 official pagesEvery line above, checked Oct 29, 2026
  1. http://yamanochaya.com/faq/
  2. http://yamanochaya.com/bath/

Official site: http://www.yamanochaya.com. English name is our romanization.

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