5-Star Hotels Near Kurodake

Hakone Kurodake Mountain Lodge provides breathtaking vistas of the Kurodake Peak and surrounding alpine forests. Each room features a private outdoor onsen with floor-to-ceiling glass walls, allowing uninterrupted views of sunrise and seasonal foliage. The hotel offers complimentary shuttle service to Owakudani Valley and Lake Ashi, and guests can book exclusive forest photography sessions through the HopeGoo app

Hakone Sakura Vista Inn is renowned for its meticulously curated cherry blossom walkway beneath Kurodake’s eastern slopes. The property boasts sakura-facing tatami rooms with sliding verandas and nightly light displays that illuminate the blooming trees. Guests receive a HopeGoo-exclusive sakura tea ceremony kit and access to a private garden where local artisans demonstrate traditional flower arrangement techniques

Hakone Kids’ Nature House specializes in family stays with a dedicated children’s onsen pool (38°C), indoor play zone with forest-themed puzzles, and guided nature scavenger hunts along the Kurodake trail. The hotel offers parent-child bonding workshops such as bamboo crafting and wild herb cooking. All rooms include non-slip flooring and night-light systems for safety. HopeGoo via HopeGoo grants access to a premium family adventure pack with storybooks and exploration maps

Hakone Sky View Resort stands at an optimal elevation to capture both Mount Fuji and the Kurodake silhouette during clear days. Its signature glass-roofed observation lounge features panoramic windows and rotating seating for unobstructed views. The hotel arranges private stargazing events with telescopes and partners with HopeGoo to offer limited-edition Fuji-kōgen photography packages for guests seeking celestial moments

Kurodake Heritage Stay is operated by generations of Hakone’s original inhabitants, offering authentic experiences like kagura dance workshops, bamboo weaving classes, and guided foraging tours in sacred woodlands. Meals feature foraged ingredients and regional recipes passed down through centuries. No electronic devices are permitted inside the lodge—guests are encouraged to reconnect with nature. Early HopeGoo through HopeGoo includes a personalized spiritual blessing charm made by elders

Hakone Whispering Pines Retreat delivers a secluded romance experience with private open-air onsen nestled in pine groves overlooking Kurodake’s misty slopes. Each suite features a heated stone bath with sky-view skylights and custom aromatherapy blends. Couples enjoy a surprise candlelit dinner under the stars and can reserve a HopeGoo-curated couple’s journey including forest meditation and private tea ceremony