Hotel Green Plaza Hakone is a mid-range resort hotel in Sengokuhara, the upland area of Hakone known for pampas grass fields, art museums and quiet hot spring lodging. It is not a traditional ryokan but a larger resort-style hotel that appeals to families, groups and travellers who want comfort, space and easy parking rather than formal kaiseki service. Sengokuhara sits north of the Gora and Owakudani corridor, so it suits visitors who prefer a calmer base away from the busiest tourist stations. The property is listed on Expedia, and the Expedia page is the booking reference we have verified, so check facility details and current room types on the listing before you book. For a mid-range onsen stay in Hakone, it offers a sensible alternative to the high-end ryokans.
Location and getting around: Sengokuhara is served by Hakone Tozan buses and is within reach of Owakudani, Lake Ashi and the Hakone Open-Air Museum, though it is less walkable than Gora or Miyanoshita. Check the bus timetable before booking, especially for evenings, and consider a rental car if you want flexibility. The area is known for grassy highlands and seasonal scenery, including pampas grass in autumn.\n\nThe rooms and who it suits: resort hotels of this type typically offer a mix of Western-style twin and double rooms and Japanese-style options, with family-sized rooms available. It is best suited to families, couples on a moderate budget and groups who want a hot spring bath and a comfortable bed without the ceremony of a ryokan. Because we could not verify an official site within our research budget, rely on the Expedia page for current photographs, facilities and policies.\n\nWhat is good to know: breakfast and dinner options vary by rate, so check what your booking includes, and ask about parking if you are driving. Highland weather can be cooler and foggier than Tokyo, so pack layers. If you want the grandeur of a historic hotel, choose The Fujiya Hotel, and if you want to be next to the mountain railway, look at Gora, but for quiet and value Sengokuhara works well.
Why stay here
- ✓Hot spring bathing
- ✓Resort-style rooms
- ✓Family-friendly layouts
- ✓Parking available
- ✓Highland setting
- ✓Bus access to Owakudani
- ✓Restaurant on site
- ✓Quiet Sengokuhara location
Good questions
Where is Hotel Green Plaza Hakone?+
It is in the Sengokuhara area of Hakone, a highland district north of Gora and Owakudani. Buses link it to the main sights.
Is it a ryokan?+
No, it is a mid-range resort-style hotel, so expect a more casual stay than a traditional ryokan. Check the Expedia listing for room types.
Do I need a car?+
Not strictly, because buses serve the area, but a car adds flexibility. Check evening bus times before you book.
