Hakone Hotel Guide - Hakone Stone‐Paved Road hotels in Hakone, Japan.

"We very much enjoyed our stay at Hakone Kowakien TEN-YU and left feeling thoroughly satisfied with the overall experience. We stayed for three days and two nights on a half-board basis, and both dinner and breakfast consistently exceeded expectations. The traditional Japanese kaiseki dinner was beautifully presented and thoughtfully prepared, and the hot pot experience was equally memorable. Each meal felt carefully curated rather than routine, which we greatly appreciated. One of the highlights was the sunrise onsen. There is something quite special about soaking in the open-air bath while watching the morning light unfold — it was genuinely breathtaking. Breakfast, too, was generous in variety and high in quality. If we were to mention one small point, it would concern the blackout curtains. As we were travelling with a young child, the room tended to become bright quite early in the morning, which occasionally meant an earlier start to the day than we might have hoped. A slightly more complete blackout arrangement would perhaps make the experience even more comfortable for families. That said, considering the price point, the standard of accommodation, dining and overall atmosphere represents remarkable value. We were sufficiently impressed that we have already arranged to return in November, which perhaps says more than anything else."

"Location is exceptional. Check in is quick and easy. Clean and modern design. Love it. "

"I am glad I choose this hotel, it made us feel so pampered ! the room are great,we loved the Japanese traditional style room,that is one reason I picked this hotel. the area is a bit remote but with shuttler service that hotel provide, it work out very well. the Onsen was two thumb up,my and my two daughter enjoy the serenity every night,felt relaxed and rejuvenated.wish we can stay there forever. all the staff are very friendly and helpful I also really apricated their pronto attitude and the efficient manner,you asked an extra towel,in a second their are right at your door. I added the breakfast in our stay and it was a really nice experience too! we will stay there again when we go back to Hakone"

"We stayed 2 nights at Moto-Hakone Guest House and absolutely loved it! The location near Lake Ashi and Hakone Shrine is perfect. The place was clean, comfortable, and peaceful. The hosts were very welcoming and helpful. It felt like a cozy home away from home. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Hakone!"

"Room was clean. Onsen was nice. Spacious a d full kitchen with everything needed for cooking."

"The staff were very friendly, helpful and spoke english well. Rooms were amazing, you can really feel the history there. "

"The room was spectacular! And the setting was so serene (the lobby, restaurant, and onsen were all immaculate). The dining experiences (both breakfast and dinner) were also very special - definitely a once-in-a-lifetime experience with many new foods to try and impeccable service. My only (small) notes: there is no fitness center and no nearby running/walking/hiking (the property is located off a busy highway with no sidewalks), so if you are an active person, be prepared to do a lot of sitting around! We asked for trail recommendations but were told they didn't exist. We also found that the hotel staff, while very accommodating, were NOT knowledgeable about nearby activities, dining, etc. We really had to fend for ourselves in that regard. Perhaps it was the language barrier, but seemingly simple requests (like laundry service, or calling a taxi), they were not able to help us with. Also, note that the dining is private in individual dining rooms, but it is not IN your hotel room, if that's what you're looking for. All in all, I'd say this is an amazing retreat for 1 or 2 nights if you really just want to unplug and lay around in a beautiful space! "

"It was quite a journey from the station to the ryokan. Well worth it. Elaborate Japanese dinner and breakfast. Outdoor onsen. The new part of the lodge is 80 years old. It has been on this spot for 300 years. Quick bus ride to Lake Ashi next morning. "