bigger towels

onsen, breakfast

Stayed in April 2024

The overhead space in top stairs compartment was too less. If one needs to go to washroom in middle of the night its too difficult to get down.

Good location, Parking also provided.

Stayed in April 2024

Room was very small and futons were quite thin. Shared bathroom/toilets.

Beautiful space and location. Incredible private Onsen was a real highlight 🤩 Included breakfast was a real treat! Host was amazing, and we also loved the chapel/music/games room 😻

Stayed in April 2024

Very clean, included an onsen, close to the bus stop

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing - we enjoyed all of it.

We enjoyed all aspects of this stay. The room was comfortable, there were extra spaces to use to lounge, the onsen was private and wonderful to use, and the breakfast was exceptional. The house was designed and decorated with family items which was super cool to experience. And the owner was exceptionally sweet - very thoughtful.

Stayed in April 2024

Cozy feeling, nice onsen, nice people, and a really cute dog 🐕

Stayed in April 2024

Very friendly host, awesome onsen. Pretty spacious room compared to other hotels we've been to in Japan. Nice surroundings. Both ropeway and open air museum reachable by foot (30 mins walk)

Stayed in April 2024

The ladders in the room are a little tight and steep, but you can get up and down them with a bit of effort.

This guesthouse is as good as it looks! A perfect location right next to a bus-stop, with a lovely view of the side of the mountain from the rooms. The house is immaculately kept and amazing interior design, and the rooms are huge and feel very comfy. The onsen is fantastic too, I ddin't realise how much I'd like having access to a private one until I tried it! The host went above and beyond for me too - I had to request a last minute late check-in, which she was happy to accomodate. Not only that, as she knew I had a rough journey, she booked the private onsen for me for an hour once I was at the house, without me asking! Truly the mark of a fantastic host. A perfect place to stay, reflecting the best of Japan and the natural beauty of Hakone.

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing. It was perfect for our family of four.

A fabulous traditional Japanese ryokan with a wonderful private onsen. We slept like logs, ate like kings and felt thoroughly revitalised after just two days. The home cooked breakfasts were delicious!

Stayed in March 2024

It's important to note that the hotel is quite a distance up the mountain. This worked perfectly for us as we planned to head up in that direction anyway, but a bus and/or train ride is required for almost any activity. The main bus line runs regularly, but may take quite a bit longer than the schedule indicates when crowded. Our room was probably one of the more rustic ones, so a few lady bugs are also to be expected and the humidity made it difficult for towels to fully dry sometimes but we we really appreciated being able to control our own heat and air to help with this.

We loved our time at Mori No Yado. Kumiko is an amazing hostess and provided a wonderful breakfast as well as great recommendations for us for appropriate activities every day. I feel like we experienced the best of what Hakone had to offer - from hiking in the mountains to shrines by the lake to water parks and souvenir shopping on a rainy day. Guests are provided a private hour in the traditional onsen at the end of every day, which was a phenomenal experience and definitely a highlight of our entire visit to Japan. There were nice perks as well, like a shared shoe dryer and common lounge area for games. Kumiko even provided us fresh towels at the end of our third day, and we noticed the rooms were professionally cleaned as other guests checked out. It was a beautiful space to rest and enjoy for 4 full nights.

Stayed in March 2024

The onsen was amazing, really special experience. The setting was magnificent and the owner was truly helpful, gave us great tips on where to go and dine and how to move around Hakone.

Stayed in March 2024

Amazing Onsen

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing

We had an incredible stay! Only regret we had that it wasn’t long enough. Staff were so accommodating and lovely.

Stayed in March 2024

Excellent place with own Onsen. The breakfast was nice, too.

Stayed in March 2024

There is an insect inside the room, 5 big insect.

Ambiance and food

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing.

We love the rustic feel and the beautiful location, thought it was a bit of a windy drive to get there. The accommodations were very clean and comfortable. We booked a large room which is great for families. The private onsen was amazing and the breakfast was great as well. The host was very accommodating because we arrived late and was able to change our onsen reservation time. Would highly recommend!

Stayed in January 2024

There could be a few shelves and hooks on the walls to place a few things.

Excellent small capacity hostel with a nice private hot tub. Nice breakfast served at your table. Coffee and tea.

Stayed in January 2024

The accommodation was very enjoyable and the hosts were friendly and helpful. The hosts helped us navigate the area and even provided an early morning ride to catch a train for our return journey to the airport.

Stayed in November 2023

Be careful if you do not come by car, the Hakone buses have a very limited schedule and on some portions it is impossible to walk (no sidewalks, narrow road). Of course this is not the hosts' fault, it's just the way Hakone is.

Very nice guesthouse with a private bath that we enjoyed. The hosts were very nice and helpful. Also, nice parlor where you can play music and socialize.

Stayed in November 2023

Everything! We were so lucky to have stayed here. It's clean and tidy, outside the main tourist areas so it's nice and quiet, Kuniko the owner is very kind, speaks excellent English and gave us lots of info for sightseeing, the breakfast was amazing, the bus stops outside the driveway and top that all off with a super relaxing private onsen. Best value for money!

Stayed in November 2023

Nice hotel with lovely owner. You reserve your onsen and have it for yourself for 1 hour. It was sooo relaxing and really nice. In walking distance starts a really nice hike up to Mt. Miyojingatake and you have a great view to Mt. Fuji. Everything is really clean. 30 minutes by bus from Odawara. Highly recommend this hotel :) thank you for the experience.

Stayed in November 2023

Awesome host, highly recommended. Really love the onsen.

Stayed in November 2023

There was no elevator to go up, so if you have a big suitcase, you won't be able to go up. (That was the case for me, and I had to leave it at the lobby) The stair to the loft was steep so elderly, disabled, and small children may not be able to go up. The ceiling in the loft was very low, and at first, I kept bumping my head. I got used to it and end up with liking it, but this may not be the case for everybody.

I love the serenity and spaciousness of the room. The room I stayed had a loft to sleep. Futon there was so comfortable, and the simplicity of the room gave me the peace and comfort. I had a very good sleep! The hour of private assignment of the bath was great! Very relaxing and luxurious.

Stayed in October 2023

Breakfast was great

Stayed in October 2023