Top 5 onsen without overnight stay around Mount Fuji

Created in the 1980s in Hakone by a Japanese craftsman with a passion for traditional architecture, Tenzan Tohiji-kyo captivates with its bucolic atmosphere. With its stone baths and wooden buildings, the establishment offers a timeless break for anyone wishing to enjoy hot springs in the heart of nature. We love its tatami relaxation area and low prices (entrance fee: 1,400 yen (7.50 euros)).

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ADDRESS: 208 Yumotochaya, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0312

SITE: tenzan.jp

Wine lovers, Yunessun is the place to be! Famous throughout Japan for its Beaujolais Nouveau baths, the establishment also offers coffee, green tea and sake baths! More than just an onsen, it's a hot-spring-themed water park like no other. And unlike traditional onsen, Yunessun democratizes the wearing of bathing suits.

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ADDRESS: 1297 Ninotaira, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0407

WEBSITE: yunessun.com

Worthy heir to the Hakone Yumoto springs, frequented since the Edo period (1603-1868) by travellers on the Tokaido yunosato Okada opened its doors in the 1980s. Set on a mountainside, it offers five different baths, renowned for their skin-friendly alkaline water. We love its restaurant area and panoramiconsen, with views over the Hakone countryside.

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ADDRESS: 〒250-0312 Kanagawa, Ashigarashimo District, Hakone, 箱根町湯本茶屋191

SITE: yunosato-y.jp

Located a stone's throw from Hakone-Yumoto station, this exceptional onsen is served by the Romance Car which runs between Tokyo in an hour and a half. This is the first establishment in the Odakyu group (which also runs the Romance Car) to offer private ryokan-style baths to day guests. Day visitors will particularly appreciate the sauna and massage salon, to round off their day.

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ADDRESS: 4 Tonosawa, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0315

SITE: hakoneyuryo.jp

See Mount Fuji from a hot spring! Near lake Saiko in the small spa village of Narusawa, Fuji Yuyari Hot Spring offers several baths with a view, designed at precise angles so that the mountain appears as a backdrop. In all, sixteen types of bath are available (indoor, outdoor, steam, aromatic, etc.), including private baths for those who'd like a little privacy. A restaurant and sauna area are also available.

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ADDRESS: 8532-5, Narusawa, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi 401-0320

SITE: fuji-yurari.jp

In the 5 lakes region, Yamanakako Onsen Benifuji no Yu also offers a privileged view of Mount Fuji from its outdoor baths. More confidential than the other establishments in our selection, it can be reached by bus from Kawaguchiko. Enjoy the sauna and steam bath.

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ADDRESS: 865-776 Yamanaka, Yamanakako, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi 401-0501

SITE: benifuji.co.jp