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Hamamatsuya

Artwork inherited from the founder of Hakone marquetry

Hakone marquetry is a craft that is appropriate for Japan, one of the most forested countries in the world. This advanced technique, which is also a nationally designated "traditional handicraft," is said to have been started by Nihei Ishikawa in Hatajuku, Hakone, about 200 years ago. The intricate patterns expressed in the colors and bark of various tree species are truly an art form.
At Hamamatsuya, whose ancestors are said to have been the grandfather of Ishikawa Nihei, visitors will find a wide range of products, including "secret boxes," which have long been popular, and tea caddies made using the traditional technique of zukubashi, in which a geometric pattern of marquetry is cut down to a thickness of 0.2 mm and pasted on the wood. Each item is unique in terms of color and pattern, and you can find one to your liking.

The workshop on the second floor where you can see a close-up demonstration by a master craftsman.

On the second floor of the store, there is a "visible factory" where you can actually see Hakone marquetry being made. The seventh generation head of the shop, who is also a "traditional craftsman," explains and shows you the whole process from actually gathering the wood to shaving it with a plane to make "zuku-beri," a very thin layer of wood. Visitors can also learn about techniques such as "moku-zogan" (wood inlay), which is a technique of wood painting, and "muku-zukuri" (solid woodworking), in which a seed board is processed as it is.

Hamamatsuya

• 138 Hatayado, Hakone-cho, Ashigarashita-gun, Kanagawa MAP
• Approximately 13 minutes by car from Hakone Tozan Railway Hakone-Yumoto Station
• Take a bus from Hakone Tozan Railway Hakone-Yumoto Station and get off at "Honjin Ato" stop.
• 9:00-17:30
• No holidays
• 0460-85-7044
• Free of charge

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Yosegi Gallery Tsuyuki

Stylish Hakone marquetry that can be enjoyed stylishly in your daily life.

The gallery store is located along the Hayagawa River just before Sagami Bay, about a 10-minute drive east from Hakone-Yumoto Station. The shop is run by Roki Mokuzakusho, a company that has inherited the Hakone marquetry technique. Under the concept of "creating lifestyle culture," the shop proposes items that make life more enjoyable, beautiful, and convenient. You will find highly sensitive items that blend in with today's lifestyle, such as the "Yosegi Smartphone Speaker" with its modern curves and the "Mouse Pad" that adds warmth of wood to an inorganic desk. The objects on the walls and tables in the store are a joy to behold.

Artistic and modern items are lined up in the store.

The first generation of "Roki Mokkosho" studied under the grandson of Nihei Ishikawa, the founder of Hakone marquetry. Now, the third and fourth generation father and son are creating works while developing new charms. The "Kaku-bon Long" is a monotone tray that dares to take the traditional technique of using natural wood colors and turn it on its head to create a monotone color scheme. The cups that express a sense of dynamism by using wide and large pieces of wood are also very popular.
At Hoshino Resorts KAI Hakone, you can enjoy a variety of contemporary items and designs created in collaboration with "Roki Mokkosho" in the lobby, in the KAI Signature Rooms "Hakone Yosegi no Ma" (Hakone Yosegi Rooms), and in the dishes served in the restaurant.

Yosegi Gallery Tsuyuki

• 2-2-15 Hayakawa, Odawara-shi, Kanagawa MAP
• 5 min. walk from JR Hayakawa Sta.
• 9:00-17:00
• Sunday, Holidays, 2nd Saturday
• 0465-22-5995
• Free of charge

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Narayaan

A wide variety of original accessories and wooden goods with a gentle touch.

This old-fashioned house-style general store stands along Ajisai-zaka, just after getting off at Miyanoshita Station. The glass doors offer a clear view of the store, and the warm and cute knick-knacks invite you to step inside. The selection is centered on items made by artists in Hakone and Odawara, and the rounded forms of the wooden utensils, cutlery, toys, and other items are eye-catching. Other items include key chains, accessories, and picture postcards, all of which are tastefully selected by the owner. It is also a great place to find casual souvenirs for friends.

Cute gourd-shaped goods, the symbol of Miyanoshita

Next to the store is a footbath and a café, where you can enjoy a menu ordered at the café in a window seat inside the "Narayaan" store. The space where the footbath is located used to be an employee dormitory of "Naraya Ryokan," a famous ryokan in Miyanoshita. The former sushi restaurant next to it was renovated and this restaurant was opened.
Miyanoshita is a place associated with the "Odawara Conquest. A gourd associated with the horse mark of Toyotomi Hideyoshi has become a symbol of the area, and original items such as a pouch in the shape of a fish pouch with this motif and wooden containers engraved with the mark are also available.

Naraya An

• 404-13 Miyanoshita, Hakone-cho, Ashigarashita-gun, Kanagawa MAP
• A short walk from Miyanoshita Station on the Hakone Tozan Railway
• From Hakone Tozan Railway Hakone-Yumoto Station, take a bus. 3 minutes walk from Miyanoshita Bus Stop.
• 11:00-17:00
• Wednesdays, 4th Thursdays
• 0460-82-1259
• Free of charge

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Komamonoya Hakone

You can find arts and crafts unique to Hakone, including works by local artists.

Gora Park, Japan's first French-style landscaped garden, is also known for its flowers. This select store opened in the summer of 2019 on the second floor of the main building of Hakone Craft House, which is located in the park full of greenery. The lineup, which spotlights local artists, features items unique to Hakone that cannot be found anywhere else. The "Hakone Boxes," palm-sized small boxes, are original items with illustrations of Hakone events and scenes from the four seasons by illustrators. There are 11 different illustrations, and you can choose from about 10 different types of contents, including kompeito sugar and tea. It is recommended that you buy a commemorative gift for each time of year you visit.

A full lineup of familiar and easy-to-use interior goods

Inside the store, you will find many small items such as original glass vases and glass flower clasps that are also great as interior decorations. Coasters and hair bands made of Hakone marquetry by young craftsmen make great gifts for yourself or for friends.
The Hakone Craft House and several ateliers in the park offer a variety of Experience classes in glass crafts, ceramics, and other arts. Full-time craftspeople are on hand to assist visitors with their creations, so you can try your hand at making a handmade souvenir.

Komamonoya Hakone

• Hakone Craft House, 2nd floor, Gora Park, 1300 Gora, Hakone-cho, Ashigarashita-gun, Kanagawa MAP
• 1 minute walk from Koenoshita Station on the Hakone Tozan Railway Cable Car.
• From Hakone Tozan Railway Hakone-Yumoto Station or Gora Station, take a bus. 3 minutes walk from Gora Koen Bus Stop.
• 9:00-17:00
• Open daily (may be closed due to inclement weather)
• Gora Park 550 yen, free for elementary school students and younger
• 0460-82-9210
• Charged

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Seasonal goods Oriori

Japanese sundries to enjoy the four seasons at a small store along the path!

Located on a small street one street back from the shopping street in front of Hakone-Yumoto Station, it is recommended for those who want to examine souvenirs in a quiet and relaxing space. The shop is filled with Japanese sundries with seasonal patterns based on the theme of harmony. The most popular item is the original kinchaku (purse) made by arranging the fabric used to wrap bento lunches. It is reversible, so you can use it according to the season or your mood. Fuji, hot spring buns, and kamaboko (fish cake). The owner himself created the illustrations for the three patterns, and a "Hakone cat" appears in one of the pictures. They are popular for their cuteness.

A variety of stationery and sundries to make you feel relaxed!

Lightweight and not bulky, "bamboo bookmarks" are ideal as souvenirs for friends. Made by Takano Bamboo Works in Nagaokakyo City, Kyoto Prefecture, all 10 patterns are original. In addition to the heart-tugging designs, the delicate colors are made with great care. Paperback book covers with a gentle touch and accessories using tenugui are also hot sellers. The seasonal patterned accessories that adorn the store are changed every three months to reflect the next season's patterns, so you can find something new every time you visit.

Seasonal goods Oriori Oriori

• 694 Yumoto, Hakone-cho, Ashigarashita-gun, Kanagawa MAP
• Approximately a 4-minute walk from Hakone Tozan Railway Hakone-Yumoto Station
• 10:00-17:00
• Wednesday
• Hakone Tozan Railway Hakone-Yumoto Station
• None

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KAI Hakone

Hakone Gokochochi hot-spring hotel immersed in the history of the Tokaido Highway

About 7 minutes by car from Hakone-Yumoto Station. This elegant hot spring ryokan is located along Hakone's old highway, facing the Sukumo River. From the bathtub filled with sodium chloride spring water, which is said to be good for a cold body, you can enjoy the seasonal beauty of Mt.
Guest rooms also overlook Mt. Yusaka and the Sukumo River, providing a quiet environment while listening to the murmuring of the river. The interior of the hotel is decorated with traditional Hakone marquetry, including tableware, hanging scrolls, and furniture, allowing guests to experience the culture that lives on in Hakone.

Hoshino Resorts KAI Hakone

• 230 Yumotochaya, Hakone-cho, Ashigarashita-gun, Kanagawa MAP
• Approximately 7 minutes from Hakone-Yumoto Station by car
• 050-3134-8092（Kai Reservation Center)
• Available
• Click here for reservation Hoshino Resorts KAI Hakone Reservation Site

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KAI Hoshino Resorts KAI Sengokuhara

Stay in a Guest room with Outdoor hot spring and be surrounded by art and nature

The hotel is about 30 minutes by car from Hakone-Yumoto Station. Sengokuhara, surrounded by majestic mountains and away from the hustle and bustle of the city, has been loved by many artists as a suitable place to devote oneself to creating artworks. Hoshino Resorts KAI Sengokuhara "KAI" is an atelier hot spring ryokan located in this area. Guest rooms are decorated with works of art created by artists who actually stayed at the hotel, allowing guests to relax and feel their brush strokes up close. The hot spring is a sulfate and chloride hot spring drawn from Owakudani, and a short soak will smooth your skin and warm your body. Please spend a moment surrounded by art and nature.

Hoshino Resorts KAI Sengokuhara

• 817-359 Sengokuhara, Hakone-cho, Ashigarashita-gun, Kanagawa MAP
• Approximately 30 minutes from Hakone-Yumoto Station by car
• 050-3134-8092（Kai Reservation Center)
• Available
• Click here for reservation Hoshino Resorts KAI Sengokuhara Reservation site