Sengokuhara Onsen

Hakone is famous for its hot springs, but the area around Sengokuhara Onsen can be reached by bus from Hakone-Yumoto Station in about 30 minutes. The bus stop to get off at depends on where you want to go sightseeing or where your hotel is located, but the hot spring inn "Sengokuhara Shina no Ki Ichinoyu," which is famous as a long-established ryokan, is located just a 1-minute walk from the "Shina no Ki Hakone Highland Hotel" bus stop on the Hakone mountain climbing bus route.

If you're heading to Senjohara Onsen, it's best to park your car at the facility or hotel where you plan to soak in the hot springs. On the other hand, if you're heading to Senjohara Susuki Kusahara, a popular spot in Hakone, before visiting the hot springs, it's recommended to use the free parking lot. There are two free parking lots near Senjohara Susuki Kusahara: the "First Tourist Temporary Parking Lot" and the "Second Tourist Temporary Parking Lot," both adjacent to each other. When searching on your car's navigation system, it's best to enter "Senjohara Water Purification Center" and head there. Both parking lots are located about 10-15 minutes away from Senjohara Susuki Kusahara. Paid parking is also available in a location very close to Senjohara Susuki Kusahara, and it's easy to get there by entering "Lawson Hakone Senjohara Kogen Store" on your car's navigation system.

Sengokuhara Onsen is located at an altitude of 650m, surrounded by the outer rim of Hakone. Its white milky hot springs are a popular tourist spot known for their skin-beautifying effects. The Sengokuhara area, the only wetland in Kanagawa Prefecture, offers not only hot springs but also the golden susuki grass. Late September to late October is the best time to see the susuki grass, so be sure to visit the Susuki Plateau when you come in the fall!