Traditional Japanese Onsen + Authentic One-Night Stay with Two Meals

Address: Hakoneji Kaiun
521 Yumoto, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimogun, 250-0311 Hakone Town, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

💠 Highlights: Traditional Japanese-style stay with two meals
💠 Average Price: Approximately $1000
💠 Rating: 8.5/10

A two-day, one-night trip to Hakone wouldn’t be complete without staying at a traditional Japanese onsen ryokan, enjoying the quintessential Japanese travel experience—one-night stay with two meals 🌟. This time, we’re introducing "Hakoneji Kaiun," located just a 10-minute walk from Hakone-Yumoto Station 🚃.

Hotel Overview 🏨:
The hotel is medium-sized, with five floors. The first and second floors are public spaces, including the lobby, shops, and restaurant. The third and fourth floors are guest room levels 🛏️, while the fifth floor houses ♨️ public baths and private onsen rooms (reservation required).

Room Details 🛏️:
The room type we stayed in was a traditional Japanese-style room. The layout is typical of most onsen ryokans, featuring tatami mats, a private balcony, and a toilet (but no shower facilities). However, there’s no bed-making service 😮—guests need to set up their own bedding.

Dining and Service 🍱🤵🏻:
Dinner is a Japanese-style kaiseki meal, featuring locally sourced seasonal ingredients such as kinmedai (golden eye snapper) 🐟 and citrus fruits 🍊🍋. The taste is decent, and the presentation is full of ceremonial flair 🌟. Unlimited drinks are included 🍻, leaving no room for complaints 👍🏻.

Breakfast is also Japanese-style, consisting of seven small dishes, miso soup, steamed pork, grilled mackerel, and rice. Similarly, the taste is average, with a focus on presentation 📸.

Lastly, hotel staff can communicate with foreign guests in basic English, and the restaurant provides English menus detailing the ingredients used. Even if you don’t speak Japanese, your experience won’t be affected 👍🏻👍🏻.

Post by Oscar Cheng.S.H | Jun 7, 2025