Fukuzumiro is one of the most historical and traditional accommodations in Hakone. The property is a registered as an important piece of historical significance with the Japanese government. The ryokan (Japanese Inn) is on the banks of the Hayakawa river and was a famous place for famous Japanese literary figures to stay. Hakone Tonosawa Spa resort area is located along the river Hayakawa, about 5 minutes by car from Hakone-Yumoto Station. Fukuzumiro was established in 1890 (23 in the Meiji Era). The building is three-story wooden consisting of 17 rooms with different designs. Most of our rooms are made in classical style without bathroom. A great number of writers, calligraphers, and artists have loved staying in this hotel. For example, Fukuzawa Yukichi, Natsume Souseki, Shimazaki Toson, Iwaya Sazanami, Takeshima Hagoromo, Osaragi Jiro, Kawabata Yasunari, Satomi Ton, Yoshikawa Eiji, Hayashi Fumiko, Tamura Taijiro, and Hojo Hideji; Painters were, Kawai Gyokudo and Hirafuku Hyakusui; Calligraphic artists were, Meikaku Kusakabe and Nakamura Randai; and Actors were, the great actor in “Muhomatsu-no-issho”, Tsumasaburo Bando.Each room has its history and story.