Sustainable Tourism Initiatives

Some of the town’s facilities are involved in sustainable tourism initiatives in Hakone. This list of 12 items is based on the Good Travel Seal certification that is compiled by Hakone DMO.

Accommodations

Ichitei

URLhttps://www.ichiitei.com/
Mailichiitei@star.ocn.ne.jp
Adress1246-431 Sengokuhara, Hakone-machi
TEL0460-84-4111

Odakyu Hotel de Yama

Switch amenity packaging from plastic to paper packaging, and using aluminum products for mineral water rather than PET bottles for easier to recycling
URLhttps://www.hakone-hoteldeyama.jp/
Mailyama-room@odakyu-hotel.co.jp
Adress80 Motohakone, Hakone-machi
TEL0460-83-6321

The Prince Hakone Lake Ashinoko

Reduction of plastic products (reconsideration of amenity materials), horizontal recycling of PET bottles.
URLhttps://www.princehotels.co.jp/
Mailhakone@princehotels.co.jp
Adress144 Motohakone, Hakone-machi
TEL0460-83-1111

Hakone Reinansou

URLhttps://www.sempos.or.jp/hakone/
Mailhakone@sempos.or.jp
Adress442-1 Oohiradai, Hakone-machi
TEL0460-82-2898

DNP Hakone Ashinoko Villa

Using locally sourced ingredients with consideration for consumption and use of local goods
URLhttps://www.dnp.co.jp/group/dnp-facilityservices/benefits_hakone/
Adress1245 Sengokuhara, Hakone-machi
TEL0460-84-4712

Hakone Elecasa Hotel and Spa

Reuse of wine cork stoppers.
URLhttps://hakone-elecasa.co.jp/
Mailinfo@hakone-elecasa.co.jp
Adress1362-16 Miyagino, Hakone-machi
TEL0460-86-1201

Hakone Ginyu

Glass straws are used in guest rooms and lounges. Food waste is minimized through checks on leftovers to reduce organic waste.
URLhttps://www.hakoneginyu.co.jp/
Adress110-1 Miyanoshita, Hakone-machi
TEL0460-82-3355

Hakone Kowakien Yunnesun

Bath featuring SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals), using local plum from Soga for the bath.
URLhttps://www.yunessun.com/
Mailinfo@yunessun.com
Adress1297 Ninotaira, Hakone-machi
TEL0460-82-4126

Hakone Suishoen

Guest room amenities use materials with FSC certification, and those made from biomass plastics are used.
URLhttps://www.hakonesuishoen.jp/
Adress519-9 Kowakidani, Hakone-machi
TEL0460-86-0852

Hakone Highland Hotel

Use of amenities made from LIMEX material.
URLhttps://www.hakone-highlandhotel.jp
Mailhighland@odakyu-hotel.co.jp
Adress940 Shinanoki, Sengokuhara, Hakone-machi
TEL0460-84-8541

Hakone Pax Yoshino

Introduction of a food waste disposal machine (biodegradable).
URLhttps://www.pax-yoshino.com/
Mailinfo@pax-yoshino.com
Adress139-5 Yumotochaya, Hakone-machi
TEL0460-85-8111

Hakone Yunohana Prince Hotel

Introduction of binary power generation, one of the few in Japan. The first initiative in Kanagawa Prefecture and within the Seibu Group. This allows for better utilization of hot spring heat, covering approximately 20% of the hotel's internal power consumption. The annual CO₂ emissions of the hotel are reduced by 63%, equivalent to approximately 187 tons of CO₂ (equivalent to about 21.3 hectares of forest area).
URLhttps://www.princehotels.co.jp/yunohana/
Mailyunohana@princehotels.co.jp
Adress93 Ashinoyu, Hakone-machi
TEL0460-83-5112

Hakone Yutowa

Reduction in the use of one-use plastics
URLhttps://www.hakoneyutowa-hotel.jp/
Mailyutowa@odakyu-hotel.co.jp
Adress1300-27 Gora, Hakone-machi
TEL0460-82-2321

Field Hakone Resort

URLhttps://field-hakone-resort.com/
Mailresort@estate-field.co.jp
Adress442-12 Sengokuhara, Hakone-machi
TEL0460-83-8151

Fukuzumiro

Preservation of selected buildings that are part of Japan's 20th-century cultural heritage
URLhttps://www.fukuzumi-ro.com/
Mailinfo@fukuzumi-ro.com
Adress74 Tounosawa, Hakone-machi
TEL0460-85-5301

Hotel Asuka

Energy Conservation
URLhttp://www.hakone-asuka.com/
Mailinfo@hakone-asuka.com
Adress341-1 Yumoto, Hakone-machi
TEL0460-85-8110

Hotel Indigo Hakone Gora

Utilization of locally sourced wood from forest thinning
URLhttps://hakonegora.hotelindigo.com/
Adress924-1 Kiga, Hakone-machi
TEL0460-83-8661

Yumoto Fujiya Hotel

LED Conversion of Indoor Lighting
URLhttps://www.yumotofujiya.jp/
Adress256-1 Yumoto, Hakone-machi
TEL0460-85-6111

Other tourism businesses

Lake Ashi Fishery Cooperative Union

Conducting clean-up campaigns to clean the surroundings and bottom of Lake Ashi.
URLhttps://www.ashinoko-gyokyou.com/
Mailinfo@ashinoko.or.jp
Adress184-1 Hakone, Hakone-machi
TEL0460-83-7361

Izu Hakone Railway

Community Contribution and Promotion
URLhttp://www.izuhakone.co.jp/
Mailtakashi.s@izuhakone.co.jp
Adress300 Daiba, Mishima-shi, Shizuoka-ken
TEL055-977-1201

Explore Hakone

In preparation for obtaining Travelife Sustainability certification
URLhttps://explore-hakone.com/
Mailinfo@explore-hakone.com
Adress141 Hakone, Hakone-machi
TEL0460-83-1288

Odakyu Highway Bus

Environmentally responsible driving for Buses
URLhttps://odakyu-highway.jp/
Mailcs100＠odakyu-highway.jp
Adress1138-1 Higashitanaka, Gotemba-shi, Shizuoka-ken
TEL03‐5433-8771

Kappa Tengoku Onsen

Not using water heaters and relying entirely on natural hot springs heat
URLhttps://kappa1059.co.jp/
Mailkappa@kappa1059.co.jp
Adress777 Yumoto, Hakone-machi
TEL0460-85-6121

KM Daihakone Taxi Service

Making efforts to reduce waste
AdressSengokuhara, Hakone-machi
TEL0465-34-9571

Gotemba Premium Outlets

Creating compost from food waste generated in some dining establishments within the facility to reduce disposal waste. The regenerated compost is used for greening within the facility, promoting the effective utilization of food recycling resources.
URLhttps://www.premiumoutlets.co.jp/gotemba/
Adress1312 Fukasawa, Gotemba-shi, Shizuoka-ken
TEL0550-81-3133

Miyoshi Soba Restaurant

Lake Ashi Hike & Clean (garbage collection activities/volunteering)
URLhttps://miyoshihakone.com/
Adress160-90 Motohakone, Hakone-machi
TEL0460-84-9140

Youraku Restaurant

Fish such as sea bream are sourced from the local Odawara Fishing Port. Drinks include locally produced items such as Hakone-san sake, Odawara plum drinks, and Kataura lemon cider.
URLhttps://www.youraku.co.jp/
Adress84 Tounosawa, Hakone-machi
TEL0460-85-8878

Chimoto

Promoting "Muchimoto Version SDGs" which includes initiatives focusing on food education and creating a better work environment for women.
URLhttps://www.yumochi.com/
Mailhakonechimoto@tbz.t-com.ne.jp
Adress509 Yumoto, Hakone-machi
TEL0460-85-5632

Toho no Hikari

Utilizing and managing the natural environment within the premises.
Adress1320 Gora, Hakone-machi
TEL0460-86-1111

HAKONATURE BASE

Nature tours headed by local guides
URLhttps://hakonature.jp/
Adress740 Yumoto, Hakone-machi

Hakone Museum of Photography

Displaying and promoting the local nature and culture through photo exhibits
URLhttp://www.hmop.com/
Mailinfo@hmop.com
Adress1300-432 Gora, Hakone-machi
TEL0460-82-2717

Hakone Jinriki Rickshaw

Promoting the use of traditional and eco friendly transportation in tourism
URLhttps://www.hakone.or.jp/393
Mailjinriki56@yahoo.co.jp
Adress110-126 Motohakone, Hakone-machi
TEL090-3152-1398

Hakone Mountain Ripper

Lake Ashi Hike & Clean (garbage collection activities/volunteering)
URLhttps://mountainripper.com/
Mailhakone@mountainripper.com
Adress1245-657 Sengokuhara, Hakone-machi
TEL0460-84-9222

Funny's

Introduction of reusable straws to replace stainless straws
URLhttp://hakonefunnys.com
Mailinfo.funnys@gmail.com
Adress184 Miyanoshita, Hakone-machi
TEL0460-83-9200