Founded in 1879, the Fujiya Hotel in Hakone is the oldest luxury resort hotel in Japan. It features accommodation in five unique buildings, four of which are on the important cultural assets register. As well as elegant rooms and suites, the hotel offers a range of services to pamper every guest: hot springs baths and pools, an outdoor swimming pool, a golf course, restaurants and shops, a beauty salon, gardens and a greenhouse, and more. Famous people including Charlie Chaplin, Helen Keller, and royalty from many countries have stayed at the Fujiya.
Fujiya Hotel in Hakone
The main building, built in 1891, is a beautiful blend of Japanese and European architecture, whereas the Forest Lodge is a more modern building from 1960 that features excellent views of Hakone. The Flower Palace has 43 rooms with flower themes and decorations, whereas the Comfy Lodge and Restful Cottage are smaller places with Old-world charm.
The Kikka-so in only has 3 guest suites. It was originally built in 1895 as a villa for the Imperial Family. Like the other facilities, it has beautiful details. All rooms at the hotel have private baths which are fed with natural hot spring water, or guests may use the communal hot springs baths in the buildings.
Fujiya Hotel pool in Hakone
The restaurants are all high-quality and open to the public, so are a good way for you to visit the hotel, even if you do not plan to spend the night. The Fujiya Hotel is expensive, but there are frequently discount packages available.
Fujiya Hotel in Hakone room
To get to the hotel from Tokyo, take the Kodama shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Odawara Station, about a 35 minute ride. Walk to bus stop #4 or #5 outside the East Exit to catch the bus to the Miyanoshita Onsen Stop, about 30 minutes. It is about a 2 minute walk to the hotel from the stop.
Address: 359 Miyanoshita, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa 250-0404, Japan
The Fujiya Hotel is a beautiful piece of history that is definitely worth a visit. For more information: http://www.fujiyahotel.jp/en/index.html
Booking.com has a excellent selection of specials which you can find on their website at http://www.booking.com/hotel/jp/fujiya.en-gb.html?aid=370277
Fujiya Hotel in Hakone gardens
