Welcome to Kansuiro Ryokan - Hakone Hot Springs
Hakone is a historical hot springs resort area in Japan and known as one of the best places to enjoy great views of Mount Fuji and Lake Ashi. With easy access from Tokyo, Hakone is the perfect place to experience the charm and sophistication of a traditional Japanese resort.
Built in 1614, Kansuiro Ryokan is a dignified Inn with a rich history.
Kansuiro Ryokan has a long history over 400 years. Kansuiro Ryokan was formerly called the Motoyu hot springs and is also known
as one of the 7 major hot springs in the Hakone area. The building has been designated as a heritage building and registered
as a prized Cultural Property of Japan.
Kansuiro Ryokan is also well known and visited by many celebrities, from politicians to artists. In fact, the name 'Kansuiro' (the High Palace surrounded by green areas) was derived from a Chinese poem given to the first Japanese prime minister when he enjoyed his first stay at Kansuiro. Natsume Souseki, a famous writer whose portrait is printed on the former Japanese 1000 Yen bill, had stayed at Kansuiro. Tokugawa Mitsukuni, related to the Tokugawa Mitsukuni, related to the Tokugawa Shogun family, stayed at Kansuiro and so did the second Lord of Mito, during the Edo period (1603 - 1867).
The building has been rebuilt from the original plan many times. The current building was built between 1919 and 1925. It is a 4 story wooden building in the high style of Japanese post and beam construction and made with precious woods collected from all over Japan.
Kansuiro Ryokan's Onsen or Hot Springs
The hot springs water of Kansuiro Ryokan contains healthy ingredients tender for your skin and good for aliments such as neuralgia or rheumatic ailments. The hot spring water is Kakenagashi (not-recycled ) and
is brought up from the 3 Gensen, the fountainhead or source of the hot spring water.
At the open air bathroom located near the Hayakawa River, you
can enjoy and view the different seasons, such as the fresh greens
of Spring and the red leaves in Fall. Seasonal cuisine is also a highlight of the Kansuiro Ryokan where a monthly Japanese Kaiseki style of cuisine is also waiting for you. You can enjoy a
private dinner in your room and imagine yourself in the days of Shogunate.
Hakone Hot Springs