The onsen (hot spring) in Hakone is one of the most popular destinations for hot spring resorts in Japan for centuries. There are over a dozen spring sources that provide the necessary water to the many ryokan (Japanese traditional inn) and bath houses. The most known place for onsens (hot springs) in Hakone is Yumoto. It is located near the Odawara and has a long history for having high quality water. There are public bath houses available for visitors to enjoy or you can visit different ryokans at certain times to enter their hot springs for a nominal fee. Some of the notable onsens in Yumoto are Tenzan, Hakone Kamon, and Hakone Yuryo. Each of those places has something unique to them and are ranked outstanding by those who visit the sites.
