HAKONE, JAPAN – In a move that’s raising the bar for Japan’s hot spring resort scene, Hotel Okura will open Okura Resort Hakone Gora in 2029—and every single one of its 58 rooms will come with a private outdoor onsen.
What makes this noteworthy? Guests won’t need to share communal baths or navigate schedules. Instead, authentic Owakudani thermal water flows directly to each room’s private outdoor bath, offering the ultimate in flexibility and privacy for the traditional Japanese hot spring experience.
Award-winning designer Gwenael Nicolas has crafted what the hotel calls a “Forest Hideaway” concept, weaving natural materials throughout spaces designed to feel like a sophisticated retreat within Hakone’s mountainous landscape.
Beyond the baths, the resort will showcase high-end teppanyaki dining and Hotel Okura’s signature hospitality—the kind of attentive service that’s built the brand’s global reputation. The target audience? Travelers seeking a peaceful, upscale getaway, whether they’re coming from Tokyo or traveling from abroad.
It’s Hotel Okura’s first resort property in Japan, signaling the brand’s confidence in the domestic luxury travel market’s continued growth.
Hotel Okura’s First Japanese Resort Brings Private Hot Springs to Every Room in 2029 Hakone Opening
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