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"Good location"

"The property is beautiful, private balcony with private onsen were AMAZING! Room was comfortable and well laid out. That part is definitely a 5*. The staff were friendly, mostly helpful, but not so much if you got there early. They did take your stuff, but didn't help with directions on how to catch the bus or where to walk. The food is where this property lost a star (I'd give it a 3, maybe upper 2). The dining area is beautiful and peaceful. The actual food needs some work. The first course was set out 10 min early and was meant to be warm, we arrived on time and it was cold. They proceeded to bring out each course in rapid succession and we had a ton of food in front of us. Not a proper kaiseki meal. As we dug in the food was ok, how they managed dry fish in soup is beyond me. I'd stay here again - but would skip the food and enjoy it in town instead. One other note - if you stay here know its at least 30min away from the lake and the majority of the Hakone Loop. So I'd suggest accounting for that in your time planning. "

"Wonderful stay, the staff were very attentive and the onsen beautiful and very well kept and relaxing. The town is worth visiting. Definitely a highlight in our trip. "

"Staff was very friendly and kind. The breakfast was really a top notch. The onsen in the balcony was amazing. The hotel is huge. There was nothing to complain. "

"This place is over 100 years old and because of that, it has its quirks but I think it adds character to the ryokan experience. The staff were so welcoming and friendly. The kaiseki dinner was delicious but it was a lot of food. We had to request to serve us one less meal so we didn’t waste too much. The service and ambiance was great. The onsens were a perfect touch to end our days. We would definitely stay here again!"

"Such a nice getaway from the busy city life. The room was beautiful and clean and that private onsen was the best part! Definitely a memorable stay here. My wife and I are planning on staying here again and booking more nights. "

"A convenient place to stay, with easy access to the train station. Amenities were great and having two showers/toilets was a bonus! The host was very responsive and easy to contact throughout our stay. One thing to be aware of is that sound travels easily between connected villas (East 101 and 102). During our five‑night stay in 102, we experienced two nights where the guests in 101 were very loud - running up and down the stairs, moving chairs, singing, cheering and stomping during a sports game, talking and laughing loudly… from around 1am until nearly 4am. The guests appeared to be a group of young local lads who spoke Japanese - they were not foreigners/tourists. They were obviously enjoying themselves and having a good time. Unfortunately, the noise and movement kept us awake those two nights/mornings. Because of this, it’s worth noting that sound insulation isn’t great. There’s not much the hosts can do about it. Your experience will depend on who your neighbours are. If you have considerate guests next door—or no one at all—you’ll likely have a peaceful stay. Additionally, the building sits beside a road with a steady stream of traffic coming down the hillside day and night. The sound of cars passing is noticeable, especially on the lower floor. This didn’t bother us but those sensitive to traffic noise may find it disruptive. Overall, it was a reasonably good stay with plenty of conveniences, as long as you’re mindful of the potential noise factors."

"It was very clean and comfortable. I was surprised to have to pay for the washing machine. That was not convenient as I had to go and get change so that I could use it."

"The room was very clean and our host was very helpful and considerate. Excellent shower! "