250-0521 Kanagawa, Hakone, Hakone 521, Japan
#1 of 140 hotels in Hakone
Guests' ChoiceBased on 195 hotel reviews
9.7Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.4
Facilities
9.8
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.2
Free WiFi
9.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 11 January 2024
Emmeline
Brunei DarussalamThe private onsen in our room was amazing. Soaking in the hot spring water overlooking the zen garden was lovely.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 10 January 2024
Jacob
United StatesNo real view from the room itself. The private onsen wasn't the greatest, I'd skip it for the public onsen.
The staff will wait on you hand and foot. Public outdoor Onsen is very beautiful. The rooms are huge and luxurious. The property itself is beautiful. Things to do in Hakone are walk able from the hotel.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 9 January 2024
Jie
SingaporeThe food was excellent and very filling. Staff were extremely polite. We had a great experience.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 8 January 2024
Owen
United KingdomNothing it was completely perfect
Absolutely everything. Staying at Yoshimatsu was the best experience I've ever had at a hotel. The staff were so welcoming it felt so special. The room itself was beautiful and the private onsen was a fantastic addition. The dinner and breakfast service in the room was an incredible experience and the food was absolutely delicious. I cannot say enough good things about Yoshimatsu, I would stay there again in a heartbeat
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 7 January 2024
Shirley
United KingdomSuper friendly and welcoming staff. Delicious food!!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 2 January 2024
Neal
NetherlandsI wish we could have stayed longer!
The entire experience was exceptional, luxurious and unique. We felt so well cared for, and the staff was so incredibly kind, attentive, and patient. Our requests and questions were met with such grace and I feel like we learned so much. The meals were exquisite experiences - the most amazing meal I've ever had. Every detail was beyond perfect. The property is stunning.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 2 January 2024
Michal
CanadaThere was some mildew in the bathroom
We felt welcomed from the moment we stepped in and had a warm farewell at departure time. The food was outstanding (our best meal in Japan) and the experience of staying at an authentic ryokan with an ensuite onsen is unforgettable.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 1 January 2024
Laurie
AustraliaVery unique Ryokan experience - loved everything about it; was very traditional and a bucket list experience. Service from staff is of the highest level, very friendly and very helpful. Would recommend everyone to stay here and experience it.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 12 December 2023
Kyle
United StatesOur stay was perfect. We booked a corner room with a private onsen, which we used throughout our stay. The property is stunning with views of Mt. Fuji from certain areas. The service and meals the staff provided were perfect. The food was amazing and was on par with Michelin star restaurants we dined at during our trip. I would revisit next time I had the opportunity and will recommend family and friends to stay.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 7 December 2023
Daniel
United StatesWe booked a room with a private onsen and the whole experience was fantastic! The staff were extremely friendly and the facilities made for some A+ relaxation. You are served dinner and breakfast during your stay—and the food is delicious. Definitely a worthwhile experience during our visit to Japan!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 5 December 2023
Harry
United KingdomAt night you could here some sounds of other patrons walking around through the ceiling which I was surprised at for what the rooms cost.
The staff were extremely friendly, helpful and their English was pretty good. They were the highlight of the stay! The two chinese maids that serviced my room were very informative about japanese tradition they deserve high praise. The traditional food was interesting for me as I've never eaten a lot of the dishes before, you could tell the ingredients were high quality. The beds were very comfortable and the onsen was very relaxing.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 12 November 2023
Jet
United Statesa little pricy
hospitality and zen gardens. they also accommodated our food requests at dinner.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 19 October 2023
David
United StatesExceptional food, service, location, views and amenities.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 10 October 2023
Ollie
CanadaOur stay was too short! Ha!
What did we like? EVERYTHING, REALLY! Yoshimatsu was the highlight of our trip! It was our first onsen ryokan experience and it really blew our minds. I can't say enough good things about our stay from our room, to the staff, to the amazing kaiseki meals (kaiseki-ryōri is a traditional multi-course Japanese dinner) and the onsen. We will definitely be back and would love to find a room with a private onsen next time round. We thank all the staff for making our trip such a memorable one!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 22 September 2023
Stephen
AustraliaAmazing service, clean rooms, stunning baths, and mesmerising atmosphere.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 19 September 2023
Vivienne
AustraliaThe staff gave the most amazing hospitality. Our room was amazing and it was great being able to soak in multiple onsen. The dinner was incredible, both in taste and experience. Cannot recommend Yoshimatsu highly enough and it was well worth the money we paid, for a special occasion.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 14 September 2023
Stephen
AustraliaStaff and facilities were exceptional, made us feel very welcome. Food and service exceeded our expectations.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 30 August 2023
Serena
United KingdomWe had a wonderful time staying at this stunning ryokan. The rooms and the garden are beautiful, traditional, and curated in every detail. Our room had a terrace with a private onsen, which was extremely convenient and personal. As a couple, we also tried the private onsen in the gardens at 6am and caught gorgeous views of mount Fuji. Against what some reviews say, there is no need to book this private onsen - a lantern shows if it is in use by others or available. The kaiseki dinner and the breakfast were of very high-standard, unique, delicious, beautifully made and presented. The staff were extremely kind and attentive, no issues with English, just really great care which started right at the point of arrival with greeting and refreshements. We were travelling to Matsumoto the next day to our stay and the staff went out of their way to recommend us the best trains to take. We were really made to feel special, and hope to be back in the future.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 2 August 2023
Aditya
IndiaToo expensive
Excellent fine dining with an elaborate menu, attentive service, and large room.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 26 July 2023
Ryan
United StatesThe hand massage was fully booked by the time of arrival. I wasn't aware that I had to make a reservation for them as they're only available starting from 4:00 pm till sometime in the night. Also, I didn't really like that in addition to the high nightly charge, the drinks from the fridge and the drinks from the dinner menu cost money.
The dinner, breakfast, and onsen were all amazing! I also liked the massage chairs that were right outside of the public onsen. The staff were also very attentive and assisted me the moment my foot stepped foot on the property!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 21 July 2023
Vincent
United StatesThe hotel is tucked away a few minutes walk from other things in Hakone (ie not right against the lake or on a major road), which can be a plus or negative depending on your preference.
Such exceptional staff, who made us feel welcomed even from the start. We arrived early, so they served us snacks and tea while we waited (and spoke really good English!). The Japanese Kaiseki style dinner was served to us in our room, and featured many different amazing courses. Our room also had a private Onsen which was just what we needed to relax following a hike up Mt Fuji the day before.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 20 July 2023
Regan
United StatesOur family of three (mom, dad, and teen daughter) stayed for two nights / one day at this traditional onsen ryokan to celebrate dad's birthday. The staff were attentive and helpful. The facilities were very nice with beautiful landscaping and koi ponds, etc. We splurged on the "Japanese-Style Corner Room with Outdoor Hot Spring” and were glad we did. It consisted of one main room where we had our meals, a second bedroom, a small sitting room, and our own outdoor bath! We also enjoyed visiting the public baths on site. The lovely woman who served us all our meals (Rena?) was sweet, friendly and laughed easily. The numerous courses of the kaiseki meals were obviously carefully prepared and plated - our compliments to the chef! Some dishes might not be to the taste of every foreigner but fortunately we love Japanese food and are game to try new things. (Note: It was a heck of A LOT of food, for breakfast and especially for dinner, so difficult if not impossible for us to finish everything.) This was an wonderful experience we will always remember. ありがとうございます
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 16 July 2023
Rachel
Australianothing really
We loved this place!!!! it's the highlight of our trip. the private onsen was soo amazing. great view and AMAZING FOOD as well <3 staff was super friendly and helpful, amazing service. equivalent or better than a 5 star hotel!
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 15 July 2023
Bonnie
United StatesEverything is perfect, except cannot see fuji mountain due to weather which is nature and has nothing to do with the hotel
Services, meals and onsen
Stayed in July 2023
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