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Madokanomori
Signature Japanese hospitality with a personal touch in the wooded heart of Hakone
Madoka-no-Mori, part of the Gora Hanaougi Group, is a luxury mountain lodge-style hot spring inn in Hakone. The hideaway located deep in the forest has just 20 rooms, each with its own private outdoor hot spring bath. The spring quality here is superb, the ambience serene, tranquil, and cozy.
Perfect for couples or solo travelers, you can truly relax while viewing the beautiful mountains all around and listening to the tranquil singing of birds. The property’s modern design expresses a unique Japanese sensitivity. Inside, the stately interior has a refined ambience that’s luxurious yet authentic.
The Kyoto-style "kaiseki" dinner is simply divine, in particular the Hida beef. All meals are served in your room. There is also a superb wine list — beyond what you might expect at such a traditional-feeling Japanese inn.
Set in Hakone’s mountainside Gora district, you will be surrounded by nature and some of the locale’s best attractions. This includes the Hakone Open-Air Museum, Owakudani Valley, and Hakone Ropeway — all within walking distance of Madoka-no-Mori.
If you want to experience signature Japanese hospitality with a personal touch, you’ll find it at Madoka-no-Mori in the wooded heart of Hakone.