Concept
Concept
Sanctuary Villas in a tranquil forest.
Enveloped in the constantly changing lush nature of Japan’s four bountiful seasons, Hakone’s Miyanoshita area is a one-of-a-kind paradise. Here, 100 meters down in a secluded and unexplored valley, lies ESPACIO The Hakone Geihinkan Rin-Poh-Ki-Ryu, a beautiful retreat surrounded by nothing but calm, peaceful silence and the gentle murmuring of the nearby river. This place was simply made for Hakone.
Hot spring
Hot spring water has been bubbling away deep underground in Hakone since ancient times. Hakone Onsen is said to have been discovered in the middle of the 8th century, yet it only became widely known as a hot spring resort area during the Edo period (1603-1867). Yumoto, Tonosawa, Miyanoshita, Sokokura, Kiga, Ashinoyu, and Dogashima, all of which are natural hot spring sources, became renowned as therapeutic baths and collectively dubbed the "Seven Hot Springs of Hakone”. Traditional Japanese inns became established in the area, with feudal lords and their families revelling in the peace and tranquility of this beautiful haven away from the busy capital. The quiet hot springs and the picturesque surrounding nature of Hakone have continued to serve as a place of healing and peace, up until the modern day.
ESPACIO The Hakone Geihinkan Rin-Poh-Ki-Ryu monopolizes the Dogashima Onsen spring source, which is regarded as the rarest among the "Seven Hot Springs of Hakone" due to its location in an unexplored valley. Through heat exchange, this sacred hot spring water freely flows into the baths in each guest room in its pure state. Hot springs are not only healing, but they also carry with them the energy of the land, with its long history and unique geological strata. No two hot springs are the same. This is why we can guarantee that your encounter with this rare hot spring will blanket your body and soul in warmth and tranquility.
* Our hot spring water is 100% pure. We do not lower the water temperature by adding water, but instead by increasing the distance from the source well to the baths and controlling the water volume.
Spring quality
Spring quality: Chloride and Sodium chloride spring (warming, moisturizing)
Indications: Cuts, peripheral vascular (arterial) disorders, sensitivity to cold, depression, dry skin
Hospitality
Relax into an idyllic break, where time slows down and magical memories are made. At ESPACIO The Hakone Geihinkan Rin-Poh-Ki-Ryu, the key is in the details. From room keys adorned with seasonal photographs of Hakone to elegant wooden chopsticks and yukata of various colors and patterns, we offer guests a choice at every step of their stay. Our materials, patterns, and other touches all express the "blessings of nature" and "changing seasons" of Hakone, as well as the uniquely Japanese flavor of the area. In addition to ultimate relaxation, we want our guests to find deep connections in the things they use and wear at our peaceful holiday retreat. This is just a small part of the hospitality offered at ESPACIO The Hakone Geihinkan Rin-Poh-Ki-Ryu.
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Room Key The front of the room key features magnificent and picturesque spring, summer, fall, and winter scenes unique to Hakone. Please feel free to take it home and use it as a good-luck charm.
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Chopsticks The wood of seasonal flowering plants is used in our chopsticks to express Japan’s four beautiful seasons. Observe the subtle differences in texture and choose your favorite pair to use from wild mountain cherry, Japanese bigleaf magnolia, peach, chestnut, and plum.
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Yukata We have a wide variety of yukata with patterns depicting things such as the natural scenery and symbolic flowers of spring, summer, fall, and winter. We hope you will enjoy wearing them during your stay with us as the seasons come and go.
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