HAKONE-GINYU

The spring quality of Hakone Ginyu is sodium-chloride springs with weak alkalinity (pH 8.4).
First of all, note that it is weak alkaline.
Because human skin is generally slightly acidic, soaking in alkaline hot springs dissolves old cuticles on the skin and makes it feel smooth.
Because of this property, hot springs that are (weak) alkaline are called “hot springs for beautiful skin (bihada-no-yu)”.
It should not be overlooked that it is a chloride spring, that is, a hot spring that contains salt.
Indications by spring quality of chloride springs include cuts, peripheral circulatory disturbance, cold sensitivity, state of depression, and dry skin.
The salt mask also reduces skin dryness after bathing.
In addition, as salt has antimicrobial properties, it is effective against cuts and bruises.
The salt mask also reduces skin dryness after bathing.
In addition, as salt has antimicrobial properties, it is effective against cuts and bruises.
Therefore, chloride springs are also called “hot springs for wounds (kizu-no-yu)”.
Also note the metasilicic acid. This is because it contains 103 mg of metasilicic acid per kilogram of spring water.
According to the Japanese hot spring standard, hot springs must contain 50 mg or more of metasilicic acid per 1 kg of spring water to be approved as a hot spring.
This means that this hot spring contains more than twice the standard value (50 mg) of metasilicic acid.
It is said to be a natural moisturizer and is sometimes used as an ingredient in lotion.
One of the conditions for being called “hot springs for beautiful skin (bihada-no-yu)” is that it contains an abundance of metasilicic acid.
This spring also contains 14.8 mg of metaboric acid, which is also nearly three times the Japanese hot spring standard value (5 mg).
Metaboric acid has a cleansing effect on the skin and is thought to be effective in treating skin problems such as acne.
It also has antibacterial properties and is used as an ingredient in eye drops.
At this inn, hot springs in the large public baths and open-air baths in the guest rooms are circulated and disinfected, while the open-air bath in the esthetic facility Ginyu Spa is 100% flowing directly from the source.
Ginyu Spa is basically limited to esthetic customers only, but in the evenings, the entire esthetic facility can be rented out to one group per day.
If you want to feel the power of hot springs to the fullest, this private open-air bath at Ginyu Spa is recommended.
Also, as mentioned earlier, it is perfect for finishing up after a spa treatment as it covers your body like a natural mask.
To be able to experience the hot springs at this inn in Hakone, being close to Mt. Fuji, is sure to be a trip to remember.

“Hakone Ginyu”, located in Hakone Miyanoshita Onsen, is a popular hot spring inn(Japanese onsen ryokan) that often described as “a Japanese inn that is difficult to book” by various media.
The exotic atmosphere of Miyanoshita onsen resort and the oriental style of Japanese onsen ryokan simply matched perfectly.
Looking out from the inn, the view of the Hakone mountain range is magnificent; gaze at and you will find it looks like a greenish mossy garden.
Or, like an island in a vast ocean.
Both dinner and breakfast are basically served in the guest rooms.
You can enjoy kaiseki ryori (one type of Japanese course meal), in which the ingredients are carefully selected to give a sense of the goodness of Japan.
For breakfast, you can choose between Japanese and Western food, which is a nice touch.
After this inn was born, people in the inn industry came to inspect it, learning about its great success, and similar inns were created all over Japan.
However, after all, they cannot surpass the original Hakone Ginyu.
This is because Hakone Ginyu is the pioneer who created the current trend of Japanese inns by adding a superb view and hospitality to all rooms having an open-air bath.