Hakone Onsen Ryokan Yaeikan

If you are looking for the traditional Japanese Ryokan experience this is the right place. We had a private onsen which was nice. One can also book a private slot at the other onsen or use the shared one. The dinner that was included was very nice and special. It was a piece of art. However one has to be open minded and willing to eat a lot of things you may have not eaten before. The lady that was serving us the food was very nice. The hotel can be reached by walking 10 mins from the train station or 4 mins from the bus station. We had two nights, however we think one night is enough to have the experience.

This place is very much worth its price. It was our only traditional ryokan experience during our 3 week Japan trip and it was very much worth the hype. We were personally greeted at check in, escorted to our rooms with a tour of all the onsen options along the way, and our luggage was carried to our room for us. The price was all worth it for the private onsen in our room! We also enjoyed the public and non-reserved private onsen available to us as well. We did not do the dinner but did do breakfast, which as a nice experience to have it served to us in our room and was overall a pretty good traditional Japanese meal. Great location with very easy walk to the Main Street but also set enough away that it was very peaceful. The view from our view overlooked the mountains and was stunning.

This was probably one of our most memorable experience in Japan as it was the most traditional. I would highly recommend staying here during your trip just to experience the dinner and breakfast courses, alone. Hakone is such a lovely town and the Ryokan is positioned right outside the bridge over a stream. So, if you open the windows at night in your room you can hear the sound of water. It’s so calming. We took the Tokaido Shinkansen (bullet train) from Kyoto Station and then a cab from Odawara Station to Hakone. My family and I had two rooms. The inn is older so don’t expect a 5-star hotel appearance but the charm of the location is in its rustic aesthetics. You have to take off your shoes and all. Though there are no elevators but the staff will help you bring your suitcases upstairs. My husband and I had a room with a private onsen but they help you schedule the private onsen time upon your arrival, too. They also schedule your dinner and breakfast. The meals are beautifully set. Put on your haori jacket and kimono provided for the full experience! Checking out was very easy as well. We lugged our suitcases 6 minutes away to the Hakone-Yumoto Station, hopped on the OH red line back to Odawara Station. Overall, a lovely stay.

Very authentic japan onsen. Sleep on mats on floor. Private onsen.

1. The location is 1 bus stop away from the hakone yumoto station, ie 10mins walk distance. 2. Our room came with dinner and breakfast and both meals were not too bad. I enjoyed breakfast more tbh. There is a restaurant beside the Ryokan if you do not enjoy the meals or doesn't suit your taste. 3. There are public and private reserved onsen. 4. They also have a vending machine.